Meet Our Staff & Elders

Serving together!

Our dedicated team are here to provide spiritual guidance and support, as well as resources to help you on your faith journey.

Jamie Strickland
Lead Pastor
Ken Ingram
Pastor of Church Care
Owen Pikkert
Associate Pastor of Discipleship
Cliff Cline
Interim Director of Worship Arts
Tom Budge
Interim Director of Administration
Kevin Ricafort
Youth Pastor
Adam Heida
Pastoral Intern
Kim Beaman
Director of Local Outreach
Vicki Jaster
Director of Integration
Katie Wouters
Director of Children's Ministry
Becky Buck
Creative Director
Jennifer Dibbley
Receptionist
Sarah Jowett
Receptionist
Jani Robinson
Director of Academy of Music
Lisa Schmidsrauter
Administrative Assistant
Kim Slezak
Executive Administrative Assistant
Rick Thompson
Controller
Ed Brink
Elder & Treasurer
Paul Gerics
Elder
Kevin Miller
Elder
Helio Nichele
Elder
Phil Seagrove
Elder & Vice Chair
David Stairs
Elder & Secretary
Paul Stimers
Elder & Chair of the Board
Paul Vandemerwe
Elder
Shepherding Our Community

WH Board of Elders

Our elders provide spiritual care and oversight for the West Highland community. They are committed to leading with wisdom, prayer, and a heart for service as they shepherd the church family.

Contact the Elders
Contact the Elders
Elder Nomination Form
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