Meet the counselors, contact information

Aaron Roberts, director of undergraduate recruitment

 
Raised in Coleman, MI. and the Philippine Islands, Aaron Roberts graduated in 2001 from North Central University in Minneapolis, Minn., with a bachelor's degree in English. Roberts also holds a master’s degree in educational administration from St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minn. He worked as assistant director of admissions at North Central University before arriving at Concordia University, Nebraska.

"I appreciate the variety of students at Concordia University, Nebraska. So many universities talk about how diverse their student body is, but with 70% of our students coming from outside of Nebraska, you meet people here you would never meet elsewhere. The great thing is that you may have roommates from California, Maryland or Montana, but each student is here for the same reason: a great education in a Christian environment."

Hobbies: Spending time with my wife Tara, daughter Grace and son Alex. Watching lots of movies and rooting for Michigan Wolverine football. Go Big Blue!

Favorite food: Sushi and hot tea

Favorite movies: Amadeus, Big Lebowski, Black Hawk Down, Braveheart, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Duck Soup, The Insider, Jean De Florette, L.A. Confidential, Last of the Mohicans, Lost in Translation, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Munich, Raging Bull, Touch of Evil

Favorite music: Andrew Bird, The Arcade Fire, Band of Horses, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Blur, Bob Dylan, Brand New, British Sea Power, Built to Spill, Coldplay, David Bowie, Elbow, Elliot Smith, Gillian Welch, Interpol, Kings of Leon, M. Ward, Morphine, Radiohead, Rufus Wainwright, Ryan Adams, Spoon, The Streets, Taking Back Sunday, The Verve, The Walkmen, Weezer, Wolf Parade

E-mail: Aaron.Roberts@cune.edu

Kimbrie Vlach, admission counselor

Kimbrie Vlach is originally from Scotia, a town of 300 in central Nebraska. After graduating from high school she attended Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte and was member of the volleyball team. Vlach then studied education at University of Nebraska - Lincoln, graduating with a teaching degree in 2006. Most recently she was employed by the Strategic Air and Space Museum as their education coordinator.

“What I love about Concordia is the fact that you can truly find yourself. You have the opportunity to try a million different things and always have the support of those around you. Concordia offers the chance to succeed not only academically but personally and spiritually because of the huge network of support that you receive. I like the fact that you never feel that you have to 'figure it out on your own' from admissions to graduation there is always someone to help, a huge benefit of such a unique Christian Community. For me something that has always been important is finding a place where you can be a person, and an important one and not simply another number and you can find that at Concordia not only as a student but a professional as well. ”

Territory: Vlach is the admission counselor for high school students in Lancaster, Seward, Sioux, Dawes, Box Butte, Sheridan, Cherry, Scotts Bluff, Banner, Kimball, Morrill, Cheyenne, Garden, Deuel, Keith, Lincoln, Arthur, Grant, Hooker, Thomas, Logan, Mcpherson, Blain, Loup, Rock, Brown, Keya Paha, Boyd, Holt, Garfield, Wheeler, Greeley, Howard, Sherman, Valley, and Custer. She is also the counselor for Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. .

Hobbies: Spending time with my husband Steve and my family, playing volleyball, walking and playing with my dog Rosie.

Favorite foods: Cheesecake, chinese soup. Ice cream from Ivanna Cone is the best!

Favorite movies: The Gladiator, Gone in 60 seconds, How to Lose a Guy in 10 days, Sweet Home Alabama. I’ll watch almost anything once!

Favorite music: Anything and everything.

E-mail: Kimbrie.Vlach@cune.edu

Corrie Johnson, admission counselor

Corrie Johnson was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. Johnson is a 2008 graduate of Concordia University, Nebraska. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in communications with emphasis in public relations, journalism and intercultural communication. She was the women’s golf captain for three years as well as joining her friends on various intramural teams.

“I chose Concordia because I wanted a place that would become my home and it has been that and much more. I came here looking for a new experience and wonderful friends and I have been blessed beyond my imagination. I have made lasting memories and experiences here with friends that will last forever. It’s a place to learn and grow as a person and have fun while doing both. Concordia is a unique place that has special people around every corner…that you just can’t find anywhere else!”

Territory: Johnson is the admission counselor for southeast Nebraska including the counties of Dodge, Washington, Douglas, Saunders, Sarpy, Cass, Otoe, Gage, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson. She also has the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida.

Hobbies: Being with friends and family, golf, listening to music, watching movies, traveling, taking pictures, shopping and watching sporting events.

Favorite foods: Chinese food, pineapple, anything strawberry or cherry.

Favorite movies: 10 Things I Hate about You, A Knight’s Tale, My Best Friend’s Wedding, The Guardian, Good Will Hunting and sports movies.

Favorite music: Jack Johnson, lots of country, Audio Adrenaline, pop rock and old school sing-along songs.

E-mail: Corrie.Johnson@cune.edu