MEET THE TEAM

Pastors & Staff

Meet the team.

David Hermes

Lead Pastor
Dad of 4.    Married to Megan for 21 years. Nacho Lover.
I'm passionate about helping YOU take your next step toward or with 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

Jessica Boyer

Mother & Baby | Small Groups
Friendly introvert. Puzzle lover. Mom of three. Married to the head usher <3

Justin Conaway

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

Sarah Root

Kids Ministry Director
Wife to Kevin and boy mom to 4 amazing sons. Chai lover and journaler. Passionate about Jesus and helping kids discover His incredible love for them!

Lysette Gonzalez

Youth Director
Passionate about helping the next generation experience Jesus.

Larry Tankson

Youth Ministry
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.

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.

Caroline Fausel

Communications & Creative Director
Married to Chaz, Mom to Ella Rae and Owen. Lover of people and community! Author and Nutritionist. Loves helping people be their healthiest selves so they can live their God-given purpose.

Debbie Nagel

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

Sabrina Jackson

Welcome & Belonging
I love Jesus, food, and Jesus! I also enjoy reading, and I am a proud mother of two boys. Married to Andrew.

Anthony Boyer

Head Usher
Married to Jessica. Three precious kiddos.

Kevin Root

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