Elders
“...shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.” - 1 Peter 5:2-3
CHAIR
Sooho Choi
Sooho, his wife Angela, and their three children live in Kenilworth. Sooho is an executive in a global business consulting company. He currently serves on the Missions Committee, as an Awana leader, and coordinates the Hospitality Ministry. Sooho and his family have been attending WBC since 2014.
SECRETARY
Russ Lockridge
Russ and his wife, Vickie, live in Winnetka. They have three children and three grandchildren. They have been attending WBC since 1992, serving in multiple areas including hosting a small group. Russ is a retired Human Resource executive and has previously been a WBC Elder, serving as Chairman, Vice Chairman, Nominating Committee head, and Secretary.
TREASURER
James Karls
James and his wife, Suzanne, were married at WBC! They have three adult daughters. James has previously served as an Elder, on various committees, and in small groups. James is retired from a career in finance and accounting.
ELDER
Garry Ellis
Garry and his wife, Trudi, live at Covenant Living in Northbrook. They have two children and three grandchildren. They have been members at WBC since 1967 when they were first married. Garry has previously served as an Elder, in the church choir, and by leading Bible studies.
ELDER
Peter Jaggard
Peter and his wife, Diana, live in Winnetka. They have three adult children. He began attending WBC in 1980 and currently teaches our Adult Bible Class. Peter works as a Post Acute/Long-term Geriatric Physician. He has previously served as an Elder, on the Missions Team, in AWANA, and as our Prayer Meeting facilitator.
ELDER
Craig Kohler
Craig and his wife, Jan, live in Glenview. They have four adult daughters and a grandson. They have been attending WBC since 1979. Craig has been an Elder twice before and has been involved with teaching Adult Bible Class, leading a small group, and facilitating our Wednesday night Prayer Meeting.
ELDER
Kurt Krueger
Kurt has been a member at WBC since 1986. He has three adult children. He has been an Elder twice before, serving as Treasurer and Manager of Facilities. A fun fact about Kurt is that at Northwestern in 1955, he was voted MVP on the football team even though he had only played in four games.
ELDER
Pastor Steve Mason
Steve, his wife Kerri, and their daughter live in Winnetka. Their son serves as a United States Marine. Pastor Steve earned an M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is passionate about preaching God’s word and has served God’s people for over 25 years.
ELDER
David Woodyatt
David and his wife, Joanie, live in Northfield. They have one daughter and two grandchildren. David has been a member at WBC since 1978. He was a chartered financial analyst with an investment firm but is now retired. He has previously served as an Elder.