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.
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!
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
Hi, I’m Larry Tankson! I’ve been in ministry for 10 years and I’m passionate about seeing students people know, trust and follow Jesus. I also love lifting heavy things!

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.
PD wrote my bio for me, and I might not ever see this.

Alexus Wyrick
College Ministry Intern
Quiet bookworm. Writer at heart. Mommy to one princess. The Bible is my favorite book.

Vanessa Torrie
College Ministry Intern
Volleyball coach. Sports + music are my jam. People fill my heart, solitude fills my soul

Debbie Nagel
Hospitality | Special Events
Warm and bubbly extrovert. Lover of community and community care. Wife and mommabear.