ELCA NEWS SERVICE January 23, 2010 Linda Hartke Named President, CEO, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service 10-030-LIRS* BALTIMORE (ELCA) -- The board of directors of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) named Linda Hartke as the organization's new president and chief executive officer. Hartke, a Lutheran, begins her new role Feb. 22. More: http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4414 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews