Mr. Michael A. Louis

Michael Louis was named assistant to the president for strategic asset management effective January 2026. In this role, he is responsible for providing guidance and leadership on the stewardship of assets entrusted to Concordia Seminary in alignment with the institution’s long-term strategic goals. These assets principally include land, buildings and investments.

Louis joined Concordia Seminary’s staff in 2005 as chief financial officer and senior vice president for financial planning and administration. He was promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer in 2013, where he was responsible for providing oversight of the Seminary’s administrative functions, including the operations of the Finance and Administration Division, Seminary Advancement Division and Technology Services.

Before joining the Seminary staff, Louis served for 17 years at The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) as manager of its internal audit department, conducting operational and financial statement audits of LCMS entities including colleges, universities, seminaries and districts.

A certified public accountant, Louis earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Western Illinois University.

Louis and his wife have two sons. In his spare time, Louis enjoys family activities including golfing, hockey, baseball, hunting and skiing.