MEET THE TEAM

Pastors & Staff

Meet the team.

David Hermes

Lead Pastor

Dad of 4. Nacho Lover. Married to Megan for 21 years.
Passionate about helping YOU take your next step towards Jesus.

Andrew Jackson

Associate Pastor

Sports & Book Enthusiast. Dad to 2 Boys. Married to Sabrina. ♡
Passionate about helping YOU explore the membership journey at HV!

Ryan Malpaya

College Ministry | Pastoral Resident

No, I'm not a college student, but I haven't left yet (...and I love it!). Avid Acoustic Guitarist. Casual Photographer. Board game connoisseur. Meet my better half, Amanda. #iloveyou

Sabrina Jackson

Welcome & Belonging

I love Jesus, food, and Jesus! I also enjoy reading, and I am a proud mother of two boys, three if you count my husband.

Larry Tankson

Youth Pastor | Video/Photography

Born to be a fighter. Blessed to be a youth pastor. Lover of Jesus, Gabby, and all things nerd. Have a camera because of Spider-Man.

Jessica Boyer

Mother & Baby | Small Groups

Friendly introvert. Puzzle lover. Mom of three. Married to the head usher <3

Megan Hermes

Finance

Book & Coffee Lover. Mom of 4 teens/adults. B2B SaaS Sales Manager. Married to my best friend, David. 🫶

Lindsey Motes

College Ministry

I’m a Colorado native who loves seeing people win. I’ve been married 16 years, have 3 fun-loving world changers and love seeing people grow in Jesus.

Alan Motes

College Ministry Director

Native Texan masquerading as a Coloradan. Disciple of Christ, husband to an amazing wife, dad to 3 awesome kids, and passionate about people knowing Jesus.

Javed Kamruddin

College Ministry | AVL | Financial Coaching

Australian/Pakistani Brit, former EDM DJ and sports nut. Loves being outside, particularly on a bike or hike. Passionate about helping college students meet Jesus and follow Him wholeheartedly.

Chris Rainwater

AIA (Athletes in Action MSU)

I love baseball, college athletics, and I am the reigning and undisputed pickleball champion at Hope Valley Church.
PD wrote my bio for me, and I might not ever see this.

Justin Conaway

Kid's Ministry Director

Married to Anna. Three kids. Moved from Virginia. Passionate about helping the next generation experience Jesus.

Kevin Root

Music Director

Married to Sarah. Four sons. Nuggets fan. Diet Coke drinker. Top five best hair on staff.

Debbie Nagel

Hospitality | Special Events

Warm and bubbly extrovert. Lover of community and community care. Wife and mommabear.

Alexus Wyrick

College Ministry Intern

Quiet bookworm. Writer at heart. Mommy to one princess. The Bible is my favorite book.

Vanessa Torrie