Curtis Klaassen
Executive Team -
Council President
Council President
Curtis Klaassen has been a member of Atonement since 2000. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was active in Lutheran churches while attending Wartburg College and the University of Iowa. Curtis has served on the Atonement Church Council since 2022 and considers it a privilege and calling to help grow a healthy church so others can also have fertile soil to grow a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Curtis was born in Fort Dodge, IA, and grew up on a farm near Pomeroy, IA. He obtained a BS in biology from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, and an MS and PhD in pharmacology from the University of Iowa. Curtis then accepted a faculty position at the University of Kansas Medical School and later became a University Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. He has trained graduate and post-doctoral students and is the editor of a leading toxicology textbook. Curtis retired from the University in 2014 after 45 years and now teaches an online toxicology course. He also serves on a national committee on cosmetic safety. Curtis enjoys spending time with his wife, Cherry, their two daughters, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and authoring stories about their family history.
Curtis was born in Fort Dodge, IA, and grew up on a farm near Pomeroy, IA. He obtained a BS in biology from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, and an MS and PhD in pharmacology from the University of Iowa. Curtis then accepted a faculty position at the University of Kansas Medical School and later became a University Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. He has trained graduate and post-doctoral students and is the editor of a leading toxicology textbook. Curtis retired from the University in 2014 after 45 years and now teaches an online toxicology course. He also serves on a national committee on cosmetic safety. Curtis enjoys spending time with his wife, Cherry, their two daughters, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and authoring stories about their family history.
Dave James
Executive Team -
Council Vice President
Council Vice President
Dave James has been a member of Atonement since 2004. He considers serving on the Atonement Lutheran Church Council an opportunity to contribute to the mission of Christ’s church by strengthening and enlarging our own church family and sharing the Good News beyond our doors.
Dave grew up in Mentor, KS, as a member of the Assaria Lutheran Church family. He graduated from Bethany College (Math/Chemistry) and K-State (Computer Science) and started his IT career at Bell Labs in Naperville IL. There he met his late wife, Kristine, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Dave now lives in Overland Park near two daughters, Rachel & Rebecca. They had moved “back” to Kansas and joined Atonement in 2004. He has recently retired from H&R Block. Dave remains passionate about his music—e.g., as a member of Atonement Contemporary Ensemble (ACE) on guitar and occasionally bluegrass banjo. His other main hobby is aviation, especially “BeechNuts” Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft team formation flying.
Dave grew up in Mentor, KS, as a member of the Assaria Lutheran Church family. He graduated from Bethany College (Math/Chemistry) and K-State (Computer Science) and started his IT career at Bell Labs in Naperville IL. There he met his late wife, Kristine, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Dave now lives in Overland Park near two daughters, Rachel & Rebecca. They had moved “back” to Kansas and joined Atonement in 2004. He has recently retired from H&R Block. Dave remains passionate about his music—e.g., as a member of Atonement Contemporary Ensemble (ACE) on guitar and occasionally bluegrass banjo. His other main hobby is aviation, especially “BeechNuts” Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft team formation flying.
Neil Pfeiffer
Executive Team -
Council Secretary
Council Secretary
Neif Pfeiffer has been a member of Atonement since 2018. He has volunteered as an usher, helped with Sunday School, and was a member of the Call Committee for Pastor Jordan’s call process. Neil loves the energy that the Atonement staff and congregation have. He sees serving on the Council as a way to participate in that energy and mission and to share his God-given gifts by helping to keep that energy strong in the coming years.
Neil grew up in northwest Iowa, attended Iowa State University, and received a degree in graphic design. He moved to Kansas City in 2004, and then to Overland Park in 2009. Neil designs medical software for Oracle (formerly Cerner) and previously worked at Hallmark Cards for 9 years on various digital projects (where he came to know several other members of Atonement). Neil and his wife, Jenn, have three school-age children, Audrey, Grant, and Stella, who keep the family busy with ballet, soccer, gymnastics, and baseball. They enjoy attending and helping with Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at Atonement.
Neil grew up in northwest Iowa, attended Iowa State University, and received a degree in graphic design. He moved to Kansas City in 2004, and then to Overland Park in 2009. Neil designs medical software for Oracle (formerly Cerner) and previously worked at Hallmark Cards for 9 years on various digital projects (where he came to know several other members of Atonement). Neil and his wife, Jenn, have three school-age children, Audrey, Grant, and Stella, who keep the family busy with ballet, soccer, gymnastics, and baseball. They enjoy attending and helping with Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at Atonement.
Mike Daley
* Executive Team-
Treasurer
Treasurer
Mike Daley has been a member of Atonement since 2009 and has served as our elected treasurer for several years, bringing continuity and stability to our finances. Serving in this capacity allows him to contribute to Atonement using his talents and experience in corporate finance.
Mike and his wife, Nicole, have two boys who are active in Atonement’s Sunday school program. He has been a Sunday school teacher at Atonement for many years and previously served as an usher . Mike is a CPA and works in finance. In his free time he enjoys golf, working out, traveling, and spending time with family.
* Mike Daley's Executive Team position is a separately elected position and Mike is not a member of the Council.
Mike and his wife, Nicole, have two boys who are active in Atonement’s Sunday school program. He has been a Sunday school teacher at Atonement for many years and previously served as an usher . Mike is a CPA and works in finance. In his free time he enjoys golf, working out, traveling, and spending time with family.
* Mike Daley's Executive Team position is a separately elected position and Mike is not a member of the Council.
Matt Badding
Council Member
Matthew Badding has been a member of Atonement Lutheran Church since 2022. He believes that serving as a Council member is a wonderful opportunity to support our congregation while deepening his involvement in our community. Matthew is passionate about addressing issues that affect both Atonement and our broader community, always striving for growth and service.
Originally from Holyoke, CO, Matthew works at John Deere. He lives in Shawnee, Kansas with his wife, Jenni, and their daughter, Mackenzie. In his free time, Matthew loves spending time with his family, traveling, helping out on the family farm in Iowa, and enjoying summer days out on the lake.
Originally from Holyoke, CO, Matthew works at John Deere. He lives in Shawnee, Kansas with his wife, Jenni, and their daughter, Mackenzie. In his free time, Matthew loves spending time with his family, traveling, helping out on the family farm in Iowa, and enjoying summer days out on the lake.
Lyn Bowers
Council Member
Lyn Bowers has been a member of Atonement for over 35 years. She has been active in Altar Guild, Women’s Circles, Outreach Committee, assisting with food drives, taking part in God's Work-Our Hands, MLM and Heart to Heart projects, and more. She is also a Stephen Minister. When asked to be on the Atonement Council, Lyn felt God telling her it was time for her to give back in this way. She does not know what God has in store for her in this role or for Atonement, but is looking forward to finding out.
Lyn and her family joined Atonement after moving here from Madison, WI, and it has always felt like home. Her youngest son was baptized at Atonement and her two oldest children were married here. Lyn was an OB/GYN nurse. After retiring, she continued volunteering as a Hospital Advocate with Safehome. She also has volunteered with the American Red Cross, going on deployment three times after floods and hurricanes. Lyn currently enjoys spending time with family and volunteering at the Friends of Johnson County Bookstore.
Lyn and her family joined Atonement after moving here from Madison, WI, and it has always felt like home. Her youngest son was baptized at Atonement and her two oldest children were married here. Lyn was an OB/GYN nurse. After retiring, she continued volunteering as a Hospital Advocate with Safehome. She also has volunteered with the American Red Cross, going on deployment three times after floods and hurricanes. Lyn currently enjoys spending time with family and volunteering at the Friends of Johnson County Bookstore.
Angie Brickson
Council Member
Angie Brickson has been a member of Atonement since 1986 and has been a part of Sunday School and Confirmation, Joy Circle, Prison Ministry, Stephen Ministry, LGBTQ Ministry, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, and more. She has always valued the work done by the Church Council and was honored to be asked to serve. Angie looks forward to working with the staff and congregation of Atonement during her term to help Atonement become a more vibrant and inclusive congregation.
Angie is the mother of four adult children who live in cities across the country. She and her husband, Bob, are thrilled at their children’s frequent visits to the home and their travels to Dallas, Chicago, and New York to visit them. Angie retired 10 years ago after 35 years in a fulfilling career in nursing with St. Luke’s Hospital. She is also an active member of her homeowners association and enjoys classes at the Jewish Community Center, gardening, needlepoint, cooking, and traveling with Bob. She also enjoys spending time with her extended family of five sisters and their spouses and is grateful for the love and support of good friends here in Kansas City.
Angie is the mother of four adult children who live in cities across the country. She and her husband, Bob, are thrilled at their children’s frequent visits to the home and their travels to Dallas, Chicago, and New York to visit them. Angie retired 10 years ago after 35 years in a fulfilling career in nursing with St. Luke’s Hospital. She is also an active member of her homeowners association and enjoys classes at the Jewish Community Center, gardening, needlepoint, cooking, and traveling with Bob. She also enjoys spending time with her extended family of five sisters and their spouses and is grateful for the love and support of good friends here in Kansas City.
Greg Moffitt
Council Member
Greg Moffitt has been an “official” member of Atonement since 2021, although he and his wife, Trudy, have considered Atonement their church home for 27 years. He has sung in the Atonement Choir since 1997 after moving to Leawood, Kansas. He is looking forward to serving on the Atonement Church Council and helping the church in any way he can through his position.
Greg grew up in the Kansas City Metro, graduated from Raytown High School, attended Central Missouri State University, and joined the United States Air Force. He was an electronics technician in Shemya, Alaska, and Don Muong Royal Thai Air Force base outside of Bangkok. After the Air Force, Greg worked for Xerox Service repairing copiers, training technicians, and answering Midwest technician hotline calls. Greg and Trudy enjoy hosting exchange students (7 thus far) that they consider to be family. Now retired, Greg enjoys spending time with Trudy playing their antique player piano and other mechanical music machines with their AMICA club friends (and have played at Atonement several times). They also enjoy collecting antique clocks, Aladdin lamps, and much more.
Greg grew up in the Kansas City Metro, graduated from Raytown High School, attended Central Missouri State University, and joined the United States Air Force. He was an electronics technician in Shemya, Alaska, and Don Muong Royal Thai Air Force base outside of Bangkok. After the Air Force, Greg worked for Xerox Service repairing copiers, training technicians, and answering Midwest technician hotline calls. Greg and Trudy enjoy hosting exchange students (7 thus far) that they consider to be family. Now retired, Greg enjoys spending time with Trudy playing their antique player piano and other mechanical music machines with their AMICA club friends (and have played at Atonement several times). They also enjoy collecting antique clocks, Aladdin lamps, and much more.
Jeremy Otto
Council Member
Jeremy Otto has been a member of Atonement since 2018. When asked to join the Atonement Lutheran Church Council, he felt the role spoke to him. In this ever-changing world, he believes Atonement is facing challenges but growing at the same time; and he looks forward to seeing how God uses him in his Council position to aid in that growth.
Jeremy grew up in the small town of Newton in rural northern Missouri and was baptized and raised in a non-denominational Christian church. After graduating college with a finance degree, he moved to Kansas City starting out in the mortgage industry and then switched to Accounting. He has spent the past 18 years working for manufacturing firms and has held multiple different accounting positions. Most recently he is the Cost Accountant for Milbank Manufacturing (that might have made the electric meter box that is attached to your house). Jeremy met his wife, Amy, while volunteering as a coach with Blue Valley Special Olympics. They have been married for 15 years and have 2 children, Sophie, 11 and Anthony, 6.
Jeremy grew up in the small town of Newton in rural northern Missouri and was baptized and raised in a non-denominational Christian church. After graduating college with a finance degree, he moved to Kansas City starting out in the mortgage industry and then switched to Accounting. He has spent the past 18 years working for manufacturing firms and has held multiple different accounting positions. Most recently he is the Cost Accountant for Milbank Manufacturing (that might have made the electric meter box that is attached to your house). Jeremy met his wife, Amy, while volunteering as a coach with Blue Valley Special Olympics. They have been married for 15 years and have 2 children, Sophie, 11 and Anthony, 6.
Dave Stelzer
Council Member
Dave Stelzer has been a member of Atonement since 2004. He has been involved in various ministry areas at Atonement and is grateful to serve on the Church Council. Dave is looking forward to helping Atonement solve some of its current property challenges.
Dave was raised in LeMars, Iowa, graduated from Iowa State University, and moved to Overland Park in 2001. Dave and his wife, Shana, have lived in Shawnee since 2002 and have three children, Ben, Maggie, & Hannah. Dave is an electrical engineer and enjoys snow and water skiing.
Dave was raised in LeMars, Iowa, graduated from Iowa State University, and moved to Overland Park in 2001. Dave and his wife, Shana, have lived in Shawnee since 2002 and have three children, Ben, Maggie, & Hannah. Dave is an electrical engineer and enjoys snow and water skiing.
Laura Trentadue
Council Member
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