Jan Lawson

Jan Lawson serves as Interim Pastor for the Central/Southern Illinois Synod of the ELCA since July 2015 and provides pulpit supply services at Holy Cross Lutheran Church under Pastor Amy Ziettlow. In addition to pastoral roles, Jan Lawson is the owner of GNJ Consulting, specializing in grocery store consulting across Illinois and Indiana, with plans for expansion into Missouri and Wisconsin. Previous experience includes positions as an Information Technology Specialist at Indiana University and a Sales Merchandiser at Indianapolis Fruit Company. Jan Lawson has held multiple leadership roles in retail business consulting and management, notably with SUPERVALU Inc., contributing significantly to business development and operational efficiency. Academic qualifications include a TEEM Certificate from Wartburg Theological Seminary and an MBA with a focus on Finance, Management, and Human Resources, along with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Eastern Illinois University.