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elden.ramirez@lakeunion.org
269-473-8228
View Bio: Elden RamirezElden Ramirez is president of the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, a role he assumed in May 2025. Prior to this, from 2021, he served as the executive secretary of the Lake Union. Before joining the Lake Union, he was the undersecretary of the North American Division and previously served as president of the Montana Conference. Elden has ministered across five states in a variety of roles, including academy chaplain, youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, and departmental director in areas such as family life, youth ministries, camp ministries, health and temperance, and national servicemen organization. He also led…
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vicepresident@lakeunion.org
269-473-8248
View Bio: Carmelo MercadoCarmelo began pastoring in the Indiana Conference, in Hammond, Indiana. He has had the opportunity to serve his entire pastoral ministry in Indiana, serving in cities such as Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, Richmond, Connersville, New Castle, Indianapolis, Brownsburg, Martinsville and Fort Wayne. He also served as Hispanic coordinator for the Indiana Conference for five years, and also served as NET ’98 Hispanic coordinator in 1998. Carmelo has served in his current role as general vice president for 11 years. He is also multicultural ministries director for the Lake Union and secretary for the Adventist-laymen’s Services & Industries (ASI) Lake Union…
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treasurer@lakeunion.org
269-473-8223
View Bio: Glynn C.W. ScottGlynn C.W. Scott has served in the Lake Union Conference since 2000 as associate treasurer and then as treasurer from 2003 to the present time. Prior to serving in the Lake Union, Glynn was secretary/treasurer for the Bermuda Conference from 1997 to 1998 and treasurer for 1999. Prior to the Bermuda Conference, Glynn served as an auditor for Coopers & Lybrand, Price Waterhouse and financial analysis for Fidelity Investments (Boston). Glynn holds a B.S. in Accounting and Business Administration from Atlantic Union College. He is married to Donna-Mae (Young) Scott, and they have two sons, Glenn Jr. and Clifton.
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ted.huskins@lakeunion.org
269-473-8227
View Bio: Ted HuskinsTed Huskins is a second-generation Seventh-day Adventist Christian who grew up in Asheville, North Carolina, nurtured by devout Christian parents. His educational journey began at Fletcher Academy, where he served as student association president. He then attended Southern Adventist University, earning degrees in theology and physical education, followed by a Master of Divinity from Andrews University. Currently, Ted is pursuing a doctoral degree in business administration at Johnson & Wales University. Professionally, Ted has dedicated his life to serving the church in various capacities. He began as a local church pastor, serving for 18 years in multiple congregations ranging from…
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