LEADERS & STAFF
Staff

Adam Jostes
Media Director

Adam Jostes
I started at FBC in 2013, working in video and media, and I love what I do. My wife, Ashley, and I have been married since 2009 and enjoy hiking, camping, trying new foods, and traveling whenever we can. Colorado is home, and we’re thankful for the family and friends who make it such a special place to live.

Brad Smith
Finance Director

Brad Smith
I started working at FBC in 2014. My wife, Kristy, and I have a son, Caleb, born in 2001. We were raised in IL and MA, respectively. I love sports and outdoor activities, especially bicycling, and sharing Jesus. We enjoy hiking, watching movies, visiting family, and exploring new places together.

BriAnna Loeffler
Communications Administrator

BriAnna Loeffler
I started working at FBC in 2021 but have been attending since 2007. I love being on staff, whether in Communications or running our coffee shop, Gathering Grounds. A Colorado native and homeschooled, I enjoy playing volleyball, cheering for the Denver Broncos, traveling, creating art, and reading.

Casey Bishop
Facilities Director

Casey Bishop
I joined FBC in 2023 and have enjoyed using my skills as Facilities Director. I have four kids and a grandchild, and I love spending time with them. When I’m not fixing things around the church, you’ll find me outdoors or traveling—whether hunting in Colorado or exploring new places around the world.

Chris Schultz
Executive Pastor of Ministry

Chris Schultz
I began serving in a pastoral role at FBC in 2023. My wife, Jennifer, and I have four amazing daughters. After relocating to CO from CA, we’re grateful for how God has provided a church family. I’m passionate about connecting with others, exploring God’s creation, strengthening marriages, and living the Gospel.

Christi Newberry
Formation Administrator

Christi Newberry
I’m an AZ native and have lived in CO since 1997. My husband, Aaron, and I married in 2017 and are blessed with a blended family of six children and two grandbabies. In our free time, we enjoy time with friends and family, cooking meals together, hiking, road trips, playing pickleball, and board games.

Dree Riffel
Communications Director

Dree Riffel
I started working at FBC in 2005. My husband, Tom, and I have been married since 1997 and are blessed with two adult children, Jake and Megan. We love family activities and traveling. I moved to Colorado from Seattle in the 80s and have been here ever since—I love the sunshine!

Elsie Vannice
FSM Ministry Administrator

Elsie Vannice
I have worked at FBC since 2023, starting as a Summer Intern with FSM. A lifelong Colorado resident, I believe God’s greatest blessings are in the little things—maple lattes at coffee shops, crocheting hats with friends, reading at night, long walks with family, and anything creative.

Heather Davenport
Kid’s Ministry Director

Heather Davenport
I began working at FBC in 2019 and have been in children's ministry for over 24 years. Nick and I, along with our three kids, moved to CO from CA and have been married since 2001. We love to snowboard, camp, sporting events, and movies. I love coffee by the fireplace, family trips, and fellowship with friends.

Jace Joseph
Facilities Coordinator

Jace Joseph
I started working at FBC in 2023, but I’ve been part of the church family since 2004. My wife, Brynn, and I have been happily married since 2024. I’m a big sports fan, but my family is what I love most. I have a sarcastic sense of humor. It’s a privilege to serve and be a part of FBC.

Jenn Beckett
Administrative Director

Jenn Beckett
I joined FBC in September 2023. Married to Mike since 1998, we have two grown kids, Holden and Abbie. I fell in love with Kenya on a mission trip and recently started a ministry for teen girls in the Mathare Slums. My passion is supporting others in ministry using God-given gifts. Fun fact: I adore giraffes and Diet Coke!

Katie McNeil
Welcome Coordinator

Katie McNeil
I’m a Colorado native from Durango, a mom to three wild boys, and married to Jason since 2013. We’re always up for an adventure—especially with our boys! Jason’s family has attended FBC since the 90s, and I’m grateful to be part of the church family. I love staying active and enjoying the outdoors.

Kathy Rinta
Outreach Director

Kathy Rinta
I joined the FBC staff in 2016 and love connecting people to serving others locally and globally, seeing how God uses their gifts for His kingdom! My husband, Richard, and I have been married since 2008 and enjoy traveling, serving, and spending time outdoors with family—camping, hiking, and skiing!

Kaycee Gutierrez
Kids & FCP&K Administrator

Kaycee Gutierrez
I’ve been on staff at Foothills since June 2014. My husband, Adain, and I married in 2009 and have a daughter, Evelyn, and twin boys, Oliver and Isaac! As a family, we enjoy walks, visiting loved ones, and playing games. I love reading, watching the Broncos, spending time with friends, and taking trips.

Keri Tyler
BedRock Coordinator

Keri Tyler
I began my Nursery Coordinator position at FBC in 2010 and really enjoy working with our youngest members!  My husband Todd and I both grew up in the area, got married in 1983 and have 3 adult kids and one grandchild.  One of my favorite things to do is try new recipes and cook for my family and friends.

Kirsten Harbeck
Summit, Ascent & Timberline Coordinator

Kirsten Harbeck
I've attended FBC since 2005, actively served in Kids' Ministry, and joined the staff in 2013. My husband, Tim, and I married in 2001 and have three daughters—Halie, Reagan, and Ava—plus a son-in-law, Jantzen. As Colorado natives, we love the outdoors, especially camping, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting!

Lauri Joseph
Preschool Director

Lauri Joseph
I began working at FBC in 2004 with preschool and children’s ministry. Jay and I have been married for 27 years and have 4 kids and 5 grandkids. In our family’s free time, we like to vacation and take cruises. I enjoy walks and doing puzzles and spending time with my family.

Lou Butler
Executive Pastor of Operations

Lou Butler
I have attended FBC since 1996 and served on staff since 1999. This is the best place I’ve worked, and I look forward to serving alongside the staff every day. I've been married to Elaine since 1979. We have two daughters and seven grandchildren. We love traveling, movies, music, and the Broncos and Nuggets!

Mary Ellen Haynes
Gathering Grounds Coordinator

Mary Ellen Haynes
I’ve loved working as Gathering Grounds Coordinator or support since 2015. My husband, Doug, and I have attended FBC since 1991, raising our blended family here. We now enjoy sailing with friends, walking our dogs, and hosting family and friends on our deck. I’m passionate about studying God’s Word!

Megan Shaffer
Front Desk Administrator

Megan Shaffer
I am a Colorado native, and I lived in Madrid, Spain for six months before joining the FBC team. I graduated from college in 2023 and feel blessed to work with such an amazing community. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, and spending time with my friends and family.

Melissa Hembree
Staff Accountant

Melissa Hembree
I've attended Foothills Bible Church since moving here in 2018 and joined the staff in 2020. My husband and I share a lively home with our daughter, two cats, and two big rescue dogs. I love Colorado living—hiking, leaf peeping, and skiing. I started playing cello at three and still enjoy teaching and gigging on the side!

Michele G. Force
Life Events Coordinator

Michele G. Force
I joined the amazing FBC staff in 2023. I love being part of this church family! I thrive on staying organized—my physical planner goes EVERYWHERE! Michael and I have been married since 1992 and have five kids. Crazy family time is my favorite, but when that's over, I love curling up with a kitty to read, crochet, or just sleep!

Nick Jones
Formation Pastor

Nick Jones
I began working at FBC in 2015. My wife Raven and I have been married since 2012, and we have two sons, Caleb and Luke. We love spending time as a family together, whether watching/playing/coaching Naturals baseball, hiking in the mountains, or finding the best new pizza place in town.

Rachel Carter
Upward Sports Cooridnator

Rachel Carter
I’m one of the few Colorado natives left and doubt I’ll ever leave. My husband, Terry, and I have been married since 2017, and we have three beautiful, hilarious children who are our world. In my spare time, I love learning new recipes, baking, exploring the outdoors, and going for drives to watch the sunset.

Seth Moslander
Technical Director

Seth Moslander
I was born in Colorado but raised in Montana. That's where I met my wife, Lizzy, and we moved to Colorado in 2016. We have two boxers that are objectively the cutest dogs out there! In 2024, we welcomed a baby boy into our family, named Bennett. Lizzy and I love live music and world travel.

Shawn Peterson
Lead Pastor & Elder

Shawn Peterson
I joined the staff in 2016. My wife, Cassie, and I lived in FL and CA before moving to CO. We have three children: Aidan, Allie, and Simon. My ministry experience includes Student and Adult Ministries. It’s an honor to learn from God’s Word and share it with others. I love outdoor activities and embracing new challenges.

Steve Tucker
Maintenance Supervisor

Steve Tucker
I grew up in small-town southern Illinois and attended schools in Nashville, TN, and Bolivar, MO, where I met my wonderful wife, Michelle. We married in December of 1990 and moved back to Colorado in 2023 when I joined FBC. We believe our adventure in life together is still just beginning.

Tracy Spitler
Executive Team Administrator

Tracy Spitler
I'm a Colorado native who attended Foothills in the 90s before moving to Portland, OR. Now back in sunny Colorado, I'm excited to rejoin the Foothills family. In my free time, I love reading, cooking, and time with loved ones, but nothing compares to seeing others grow in their faith in God.

Wendy Holden
Connection & Care Director

Wendy Holden
I started working at FBC in 1998 and have enjoyed many areas of ministry. My husband Marcus and I have three grown sons. I enjoy coffee, sharing meals, and conversations with friends, and since I spend so much time on yard work and laundry, I might as well count those as hobbies!

Zak Winnick
Student Ministry Pastor

Zak Winnick
I’ve served in Student Ministry since 2015 and moved to Colorado with my wife, Alexis, in 2023 from California. Our son, Theo, was born in 2024. I've played hockey my whole life and am a former Junior Olympian and 18U national champion. I still play today—just with a few more braces than before!
Elders

Brian Beyer

Brian Beyer

Mike Moot
Elder

Mike Moot

Doug Haynes

Doug Haynes

Paul Sylvester
Elder

Paul Sylvester

Earl Waggoner
Elder

Earl Waggoner

Richard Diaz
Elder

Richard Diaz

Scott Ethridge
Elder

Scott Ethridge

Shawn Peterson
Lead Pastor & Elder

Shawn Peterson
Deacons

Aaron Croske

Aaron Croske

Billy Brand

Billy Brand

Chad Fowler

Chad Fowler

Forrest Davis
Forrest Davis

Marcus Holden

Marcus Holden

Murray McNeil

Murray McNeil

Pablo Correa
Deacon

Pablo Correa

Ted Uhlemann

Ted Uhlemann

Tony Limpede

Tony Limpede

William Jones
