Kip Fontaine is a retired attorney and dedicated church leader, serving as President of United in Christ Lutheran Parish (UCLP) in Fertile, MN. He has held leadership roles at Maple Lake Lutheran and led a Water to Thrive project that funded six wells in Ethiopia. Kip is active in his community, serving on several boards, including Alluma and Pioneer Memorial Care Center. A Concordia College and University of Minnesota Law School graduate, he and his wife, Sheila, enjoy time with their ten grandchildren. Kip views his service to the ELCA as a calling from Jesus Christ.