Ernest and Martha Snyder
Annual Conference Co Site and Hospitality Coordinators (Pacific Southwest)
Ernie - Pastor, Tuscon Church of the Brethren
Ernie has been pastor of the Tucson COB for twelve years. He has been happily married to Martha for 53 years. He is a former researcher and assistant Secretary of State for Maryland . He is a former PSWD Board Chair and graduate of the COB training in ministry program.
Martha is retired and a devoted helpmate to Ernie. She has held several leadership positions at the congregation and district level. |
Sara and Bill Haldeman-Scarr
Annual Conference Co Site and Camping Coordinators (Pacific Southwest)
Bill - Pastor, Pomona Fellowship Church of the Brethren
Sara - Pastor, San Diego First Church of the Brethren
Bill loves the beach and Padres baseball.
Sara's favorite spot in San Diego is "Sunset Cliffs" watching the sun slip past the horizon brings a beautiful close to a day of ministry. |
Sharon Sparks
Children Grades 3-5 Coordinator
Diamond Bar, CA
Glendora COB
Registered Nurse and Ordained Minister
I enjoy volunteering with Children's Disaster Services and experience coordinating church and after school programs for school age children. |
Janet Hart
Children Grades K-2 Coordinator
La Verne, CA
Pomona Fellowship COB
Kindergarten and 1st grade Teacher
I've been a kindergarten and a 1st grade teacher in So. California for 18 years and involved in directing and cooking at Camp La Verne for the past 9 years.
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Mike & Michael Wolfsen
Information/Mail Coordinator
Claremont, CA
La Verne COB
Mike is Vice President, of an environmental planning firm. He enjoys gardening, his grandchildren and playing the guitar. Michael is a wife, mom, grandmom and volunteer. She is a retired from HR & Business and enjoys gardening, reading and knitting.
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Annette Martin
Early Childhood Coordinator
Glendora, CA
Glendora COB
I have a passion for God's children. I volunteer with Children's Disaster Services as a caregiver. I love to do crafts of all kinds. My other passion is caring for God's creation through recycling and reducing our imprint on the planet. |
Dot Hess
Ticket Sales and Early Evening with the Arts Coordinator
Claremont, CA
La Verne COB
Business Consultant
I am a retired Director of Technology in Higher Education. My hobbies are making pottery, puttering at home and playing golf. |
Ken Aeshbacher
Loading/Unloading Coordinator
San Diego, CA
San Diego First COB
I am retired. I volunteer as carpenter at San Diego Friends Center . I am married have two daughters, have been a long term member of Sand Diego COB and resident of San Diego. I am interested in green building and environmental issues. |
Myrna Long Wheeler
Registration Coordinator
San Dimas, CA
La Verne COB
Chaplain at Hillcrest in La Verne
I enjoy music and singing. I am a member of two book clubs, and bridge groups. I am on staff at La Verne COB as well as being chaplain at Hillcrest. |
Julie Wheeler
Single Adult Coordinator
La Verne, CA
La Verne COB
Church Relations Coordinator at University of La Verne
I enjoy painting, gardening, and generally getting dirty around my house. I am an avid hiker, on the board of La Verne Chamber of Commerce and my church board. Travel abroad occurs in my past and in my dreams. |
John E. Price
Head Usher
Waterford, CA
Empire Church of the Brethren
Pastor/Farmer
2008 District Moderator
I farm Almonds and English Walnuts with my son. I also raise African Violets.
My Grandfather was a Preacher/Farmer in Iowa , then in California.
I met my wife at La Verne College . She was from Klamath Falls Oregon.
I am a father of 5 children and 7 grandchildren.
Enjoy riding motorcycles on and off road. |
George Sparks
Bus Coordinator
Diamond Bar, CA
Glendora COB
Transit Manager
I enjoy hiking and reading. I have a special interest in church history and archeology. My ministry interests are preaching and teaching. |
Angela Lahman Yoder
Senior High Coordinator
Peoria, AZ
Circle of Peace COB
Full time parent; part time worship coordinator.
I am wife of Brian Yoder; mother to Elena (5) and Dasan (3). I am looking forward to energetic and interactive activities and worship experiences with the youth in San Diego. |
Emily Tyler
Senior High Co-Coordinator
Peoria, AZ
Circle of Peace COB
K-8 General Music/Choir Teacher
I am a new transplant to the Pacific Southwest District from the Western Plains District, and am really enjoying life out west! I enjoy sharing my passion for music with kids every day as a music teacher and love the opportunities given to me to work with high school youth...So I'm really looking forward to San Diego '09! I love to ride bikes and hike, as well as spend as much time as possible with friends and family.
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Russ Matteson
Junior High Coordinator
Modesto, CA
Modesto COB
Pastor
I work with my wife Erin as co-pastors of the Modesto COB. I enjoy working with technology and how it can be used to enhance our worship and spirituality as we walk in the way of Jesus. I love living in California and find it a place that opens one up to God in amazing ways. I look forward to meeting the Jr. High and spending a great week together. |
Jim and Karen Walters
Hospitality
Tempe, AZ
Papago Buttes COB
Karen is an accountant and Jim is in Fish Restoration.
Karen is involved in children's Disaster Services and Disability concerns. |
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