Damon Ashcraft President
	Damon Ashcraft is the President of the Board of Ministry Directors for the 2009 - 2010 term. Damon's responsibilities include presiding at voter's assembly and Board meetings, the appointment of necessary boards, committees, task groups, enforcement of the Constitution and Bylaws, and additional duties such as communication between the Board and the Congregation. Damon and his wife Liz have been attending Epiphany since moving to Phoenix in 2005. Damon's vision for Epiphany include a growing church that offers practical Biblical teachings and classes which allow Christians to develop their faith and non-Christians to learn about the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Outside Epiphany, Damon enjoys cooking, gardening, travel, and spending time with Liz and their dog Clayton. He is an intellectual property attorney with Snell and Wilmer and the Treasurer of the Avalon Homeowners' Association. Damon is happy to discuss any of your comments, concerns, or compliments. He can be reached by phone at 480-895-4994 or by e-mail at dashcraft@swlaw.com.
	Steve Autrey President-Elect
	Steve Autrey is serving as President Elect for the Board of Ministry Directors. He and his wife, Becky, have been attending Epiphany for the past 8 years, along with our 2 sons – Jake and Trace.   Steve grew up in Colorado, but has resided in the Tempe/Chandler area for the past 20 years. Over the last 25+ years of his business career he has run many small businesses, serving in such leadership capacities as president, chief operating officer, vice president of sales and marketing, territorial manager and general manager for various entities.   Steve is active in small group bible study, actively participates in the adult education hour and has assisted with teaching Sunday school.
	Greg Norlie Treasurer
	Greg has been at Epiphany since 2004 and joined as members that year with his wife Gail (who was his fiance at the time). He has three daughters, one age 17, one age 3 1/2 and a 1-year-old. Greg's role as treasurer is to assure that accurate records of all receipts and disbursements are kept and preserved, and submit a written report of them at all regular meetins of the BMD and the Voters Assembly.  Also assure accuracy and propriety of all financial transactions of the congregation. In addition to the constitutional duties listed above, he is involved in the budgeting process and advises the board and congregation as to the financial condition of the congregation, as well as work with any relevant lenders to the congregation.
	Kathy Baumhofer Secretary
	Originally from Minnesota, Kathy and her husband, John, moved to Arizona in 1987, and Kathy has been a member at Epiphany since that time.  After retiring as office manager of a law firm in 2004, Kathy has been working part-time as a legal assistant for a number of attorneys.  Kathy is an active member of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, serving as the Host Convention Committee Chairman for the PSD LWML Convention which will be held in Tempe in June 2010.  She sings in choir and spearheads the programming for Epiphany’s G.R.O.W. Group (Women’s Ministries).    Kathy is serving the second year in her two-year term as Board secretary.  Her duties in that capacity include attending all Board of Ministry Directors’ meetings and Voters’ Assembly meetings, keeping accurate minutes and attendance records.
	Rick Kettner Adult Ministry Representative
	Rick Kettner has been in the state of Arizona since the summer of 1977. Born in Detroit, MI, the grandson of a Lutheran Minister, Rick has been living somewhere in the east valley for the past 30+ years. He and his wife (Vicki) were married in 1989 at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Tempe, and have been living in Chandler or Gilbert ever since. Rick is an engineer by trade, and holds a BS in Electrical Engineering. He is currently an engineering manager for General Dynamics, having been with the company for 13 years now. Rick has two daughters (Megan and Colleen), one confirmed at Epiphany and one currently in process. Rick is serving his second two-year term as the Adult Discipleship representative and is excited about the coming year at Epiphany for all ministries.
	Jon Dhuse Youth Ministry Representative
	Jon moved from Illinois to Arizona in 1981 to take a job as an engineer with Intel Corp, and started attending Epiphany shortly after his arrival.  Over the years, he has taught most grades of Sunday School, but has served the longest with the High School youth.  Jon was on the church board for 3 years in the late 90’s, serving in the role as Treasurer.   Jon is in his first term on the board as representative for the Youth Ministry Team – he joined the board after the previous representative, Pam VanDusen, accepted the position as director of the YMT.
	Kim Sietmann Children's Ministry Representative
	Kim is currently the elected Children's Ministry Representative on the BMD at Epiphany. Prior to this position, she served as Member at Large for two years. Kim and her family have been attending Epiphany for over ten years. They became members in 2002 and since that time Kim has been active in a few different ministries. She has sung in the Choir, done small group Bible Studies, and has been involved in various outreach activities for Children's Ministry. Kim is married to Ron and will be celebrating their 16th wedding anniversary in November. Both Kim and Ron were born and raised in the Chicago area but moved to Chandler in 1994. They now live in Gilbert with three young daughters named Anna, Erin and Samantha. Kim is also a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, working part time for Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center. One of Kim's passions is teaching children Bible stories and verses through music. She loves working with the kids each Sunday morning, hearing them sing praise to our God with their lovely voices. She hopes to continue serving with the Children's Ministry Team even when her term is completed with the BMD in June 2010.
	Sandy Cassell Preschool Representative
	Sandy grew up in Detroit, MI with six brothers and sisters. She retired there in February of 2003 after having worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield for 36 years. She moved to Arizona in April 2005 and loves spending time with her family that have since moved to Arizona as well. Sandy continues to work in the health care field as an Eldercare Advisor and is owner of PAL Consulting. Sandy is currently the Preschool Board Chair at Epiphany. Her goal is to keep a balance between work, meditation, time for others, and time for self - always putting God first and seek His will for each day.
	Karen Wilson Spiritual Care Ministry Team Representative
	In the Fall of 1977 after building a home in Chandler, Karen, husband Walt, and twin daughters began attending Epiphany.  After retiring as school nurse/Health Services Chairperson for Tempe Elementary District, Karen continued for four years with the Arizona School Nurse Consortium as seminar planner, secretary, software trainer, and co-author of several sections of the Arizona School Health Guidelines Manual for Registered Nurses.  At Epiphany she has served as congregational President, Child Care Center Board Chair, Stephen Minister and served on the Personnel Board, Constitution and Bylaws Committee, and Employee Handbook revision committee Chair.  Currently Karen serves on the Spiritual Care Ministry Team and is their representative on the Board of Ministry Directors, the Ray of Light Preschool Board, continues as an Assistant Minister, and edits THE STAR weekly newsletter.  The Spiritual Care Ministry Team is selected by the pastor to assist him in providing spiritual care.  The Team’s focus this past year has been guest assimilation and will expand to member retention this coming year.
	Dan Pomerenke Facilities Representative
	Dan was born in Minnesota and moved to Tempe in 1980.   He married Valerie in January of 1998 and moved to Chandler.  He and his wife searched for a church for a while and eventually joined Epiphany in 1999.    Dan has served on the Youth Ministry team in 2005-2006 and is currently serving his 2nd year of his term as facilities chair helping to maintain and improve Epiphany's campus.
	Carol Coon Member at Large
	Carol & her family, husband Mike and children Sarah & David, began worshipping at Epiphany in January of 1991 and have been involved in many areas of ministry.  Carol has participated in the Living Way Bible study and was the VBS Craft coordinator for several years.  Carol & Mike currently are part of the Choir. Carol is beginning her 2nd year of a 2-year term as a Member at Large on the BMD. Carol is working to promote Epiphany's involvement in the Southeast Valley and particularly the Chandler area organizations to reach out Christ's hands to our neighbors.
	Larry Fleischer Member at Large
	Larry and his wife Susan are long time residents of the Valley and moved to Gilbert in 1998 and have been attending Epiphany since then. They have two children, Jamie age 10 and David age 6. Larry who grew up in the LCMS church, is a Vice President of Finance for Apollo Group, Inc., the parent company for University of Phoenix and has been with them for 27 years. Larry is the facilitator of the Sunday morning "Coffee and Cake" Bible study, sings in the Choir, is a member of Epiphany's Ironmen, is the coach of Epiphany's COED softball team and has been a past Board President. Larry's role as a member at large is for one year and includes supporting the many ministries and Boards that are active at Epiphany as well as ensuring that the Constitution and By-Laws are upheld and the Strategic Ministry Plan is followed by contributing to the Board from his experience in business and as a long time LCMS congregation member.
	Danielle Jarczyk Member at Large
	Danielle was born and raised here in Arizona, growing up on the west side of town.  She married her high school sweetheart, Doug, and attended Arizona State University where she received degrees in Bioengineering and Computer Systems Engineering.  She now works part-time for Mitel as a Software Engineer.  After hours, she enjoys cooking, writing fantasy novels, and playing with her 15-month-old son, Derek. Danielle was just elected to the Board as the Strategic Ministry Plan (SMP) Liaison.  During her term she will evaluate, promote, and expand the SMP throughout the various ministries at Epiphany.