Meet Your Leaders

Ed Simon

Where I serve: Assistant Head Usher

Why I serve: To give back and for the camaraderie

Three words that best describe me: dependable, overly analytical, grandpa

My favorite hang-out space: building furniture in my workshop

Meredith Sommars

Where I serve: Hospitality Committee and HYACKs (high school ministry)

Why I serve: I serve because the Lord calls us to be in community and to serve one another. It’s also a great way to get to know more people in the church.

Three words that best describe me: hard-working, adventurous, good listener

My favorite hang-out space: around a bonfire

Marr Miller

Where I serve: Board of Missions, Veritas Adult Community video, STARS and new member photography, small group leader

Why I serve: It’s a privilege to serve the local church in gratitude for what Christ has done for me

Three words that best describe me: cheerful, helps oriented, lover of peanut butter

My favorite hang-out space: right now home, but if it has a waterfall, count me in

Carole O’Hare

Where I serve: Hospitality Committee, Abigail Prayer Fellowship, Front Door Ministry

Why I serve: When I first came to College Church, I was welcomed immediately by so many folks—surprising in such a large church. I love the gospel focus and the godly leadership of College Church, and I want to help others feel welcome and part of the body here.

Three words that best describe me: dependable, grandmother, prayer warrior

My favorite hang-out space: anywhere with my children or grandchildren, who all live in Wheaton

Daniel Conroy

Where I serve: Service and Engagement Committee and making the transition from KMs (junior high) to HYACKs (high school)

Why I serve: Serving is an essential part of obedience to Christ in building his kingdom and his body here on earth. It is one of the best ways by which to get to know others in the church, to feel invested in the church and to feel a sense of belonging.

Three words that best describe me: inquisitive, convivial and excitable

My favorite hang-out space: in absence of a tropical beach, at home with delicious food and great conversation

Nancy Chase

Where I serve: WOW superintendent

Why I serve: I want to be a good steward of God’s grace given to me and to fulfill Christ’s command to teach and make disciples. And I love children!

Three words that best describe me: hardworking, devoted and nurturing

My favorite hang-out space: my living room with family around