Orange Lutheran High School has announced that Dr. Jack Preus has been selected as the school’s next CEO/Executive Director, effective July 1. He will succeed Dr. Mary Scott, who is retiring after six years of faithful service to the Orange Lutheran community.

“It has been a blessing to serve in ministry at Orange Lutheran High School,” Mary reflected. “I am confident that Jack’s leadership, character, and commitment to Christ-centered excellence will continue to move our mission forward.”

Dr. Preus currently serves as Head of School and brings over twenty years of experience in Christian education and organizational leadership. He began at Orange Lutheran in 2002 as a teacher and coach and has since served the school in a variety of leadership capacities. He was later inducted into the Orange Lutheran Athletic Hall of Fame.

Dr. Preus and his wife, Anna, Class of 2000, have longstanding ties to the Orange Lutheran community. Together, they are raising three children, two of whom will attend Orange Lutheran in the coming school year, reflecting their family’s commitment to the school’s mission and future.

The appointment follows a comprehensive and prayerful search process led by Search Committee Chair Walter Luchinger. Over several months, the Board of Directors engaged faculty, staff, students, and community members to ensure broad input and thoughtful discernment.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Jack Preus as the next CEO/Executive Director of Orange Lutheran High School,” said Peggy Greene, Chair of the Board of Directors.

“Dr. Preus brings extensive experience in Christian education and ministry, along with a relational, servant-hearted leadership style. His genuine understanding of Orange Lutheran’s mission, culture, and community uniquely equips him to lead with both continuity and forward-looking vision. We are grateful for God’s guidance throughout this process and are confident that his commitment to collaboration, excellence, and Christ-centered Lutheran education will faithfully lead OLu into its next chapter.”

Dr. Preus expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue serving the Orange Lutheran community in this new capacity.

“I am humbled and honored by the Board’s trust,” Preus said. “Orange Lutheran is a remarkable community, strengthened by Christ and committed to preparing students for lives of purpose. I look forward to continuing to serve our families, faculty, and students in this new role, stewarding our mission to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and building upon the strong foundation already in place.”

As Orange Lutheran looks ahead, the Board expresses deep gratitude for Dr. Mary Scott’s faithful leadership, which has strengthened the school and positioned it well for the future. Remaining steadfast in its commitment to being strengthened by Christ and prepared for life, the Board is confident that under Dr. Preus’s leadership, Orange Lutheran will continue to grow in excellence and faith, impacting generations to come.