MACFM Officers, 2011
Keith Koenig, Executive Director
A Minnesota native with 14 years in the naval construction force “Seabees” plus has 30+ years in facility management with 6 years public schools and the rest in church environments. Keith and Wife Julie reside in Richfield, MN. Together they have a son and a daughter and 2 grandchildren. Keith is the Property Manager for Hope Presbyterian Church in Richfield that consists of Richfield’s main campus, south Minneapolis campus and Camp Ojibway located on Rice Lake outside of Eden Valley MN. Keith is also the Facility Manager for Diamond Lake Lutheran Church located in South Minneapolis. Keith is a member of the Minnesota Association of Church Facility Managers, “MACFM” He also served as the facilitator from the start of the organization 2003 until 2007, then became the first President of the organization in 2007. Keith currently sits on a number of active MACFM committees. He is also a member of the National Association of Church Facility Managers and is a Certified Church Facility Manager through the national organization.
Jim Theis, President
Facility Manager, Westwood Community Church, Excelsior, MN
I’ve had more than 25 years of manufacturing experience, which included production line supervision and management, and facilities management for manufacturing facilities. After long years in the manufacturing world, I became the facility manager for Westwood Community Church in Excelsior in 2005. The facility has since expanded from 70,000 square feet to 125,000 square feet of finished space. The expansion gave me a great opportunity to work with every aspect of construction as the owner rep for the project. My wife Christy and I live in Chaska with one of our two boys. I’ve been a member of MACFM for 5 years, and have completed my CCFM through NACFM. I’m currently a member on the Membership committee for MACFM and have hosted multiple MACFM monthly meetings here at Westwood. I also served as part of the transportation team for the recent NACFM training sessions which were hosted at Wooddale Church.
The most important thing that MACFM brings to me is the connection to other facility managers within the Minnesota church community. One of the biggest issues in church work is the ever-present possibility of “burn-out”. With a group of others around me that can really say “I know what you mean”, or “hey, I know how you can work through that”, or “when that happened in my facility, here’s what we did” is priceless. The support, encouragement, and team building I find through the MACFM group gives me a sense that I’m not out there on my own when the chips are down.
Josh Euerle, Vice-President
I’m Josh Euerle. I grew up in rural Wisconsin. In 1991, my family moved to Dallas TX where I lived for 9 years before moving back up north to Minnesota. I graduated from Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas TX. My wife and I served for 3 years as Youth Pastors in a small church in Duncanville, TX, and then I became a high school teacher for 2 years at Christ for the Nations Academy in Dallas, TX. In June of 2000 my wife and I moved back “up north” to Monticello MN. We both love it up here: the four seasons… the many lakes to fish on… the snow at Christmas time… etc…
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, hanging out with friends, hunting, fishing, hiking, gardening, woodworking, watching movies, and sports; and pretty much anything having to do with the outdoors In December of 2004 I began working for Riverside Church. It has truly been a pleasure to serve at a church where God is moving and growing His kingdom! I was referred to MACFM a few years ago by my executive pastor. He told me that it might be a good organization to get involved with… he was right. Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of being a part of the MACFM. This organization has helped me become a better facilities manager. The relationships I have formed with other facilities managers and vendors have been invaluable. It has been exciting to see this organization more than double in size since I have become a member, and I am looking forward to seeing it continue to grow.
Bradd Lasch, Vice-President of Communication & Hospitality
My hometown is Hilton, New York a suburb of Rochester, New York. I met Renee, future wife to be, at Hilton High School when she was 15 years old. Five years later we were married August 12, 1972. In 1980 my family moved to the Chicago land area. This was because of a career opportunity. Our home was in Lisle, Illinois a suburb of Chicago. In 1992 we again moved; this time to Plymouth, Minnesota. This move was facilitated due to a promotion within the company I worked for. Our children (Heather and Jonathan) attended the Robbinsdale Schools. Both went on to college and currently are married. Renee and I have three grandchildren (Jacob, Sydney & Johnny) and one grand dog ~ Vinnie.
Jeff Osnes, Past President
Jeff is the director of Facilities at North Heights Lutheran Church and has been a
member of MACFM since 2005. Jeff oversees two campuses, Roseville and
Arden Hills, MN, encompassing 52 acres and 230,000 square feet. He has
10-years of Operations and Facilities Management experience, operated a
digital printing business, and spent 13 years in a sales career of
mainframe computer equipment. He resides in South Minneapolis with
his wife, Carol.
Kurt Oestreich, Treasurer
Kurt has been Director of Facilities at Prince of Peace Lutheran church since 2000; prior to that he was a professional in the automobile dealership marketplace for 12 years. Kurt’s experience ranged from service writer to ending as General Manager. He resides in Farmington, MN with his family. Kurt has served on many committees with MACFM and 6 years as treasurer.
Being Treasurer has been very rewarding and keeps me very active in what I feel is an extraordinary group. I would be honored to serve as treasurer for the next three years.
Dave Sundberg, Secretary
Dave has worked in church facilities ministry for 22 years, for three different congregations, as custodian, building engineer and presently as Director of Building and Grounds at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Lakeville. Dave also holds the titles of Systems Maintenance Technician and Systems Maintenance Administrator from the Building Owners and Managers Institute as well as holding top honors from the College of OJT. Dave became a member of MACFM about six years ago after hearing of the group from another member. Being able to associate with others who are doing the same kind of work and dealing with the same issues has been very encouraging, and the support from the various vendors priceless. The fellowship is also wonderful and the monthly meeting a highlight of the month. Dave and his wife Barb are parents to four (supposedly) grown children, two and a half grandchildren and live in Lakeville. They have been members at Trinity EFC for about 14 years.
Dan Betlock, Associate Vendor Member
Dan is a resident of Bloomington, married to wife Peggy, with three children and seven grandchildren. He attends Holy Family Catholic church in Saint Louis Park. Dan was honorably discharged form the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Sgt. He retired from Police work serving the communities of Hopkins and Eden Prairie. After leaving law enforcement He went to work as a Regional Sales Manager for Advance Floor Machine Co., until joining Savoie Supply Company selling janitorial and maintenance equipment. He is currently employed by Metro Appliance Recycling; recycling appliances, fluorescent bulbs and all electronics.