Meet The Team

I’m happily married and Valerie and I have 3 boys. It’s been a journey . . . A journey full of wonderful people I get to come across as we strive to enhance lives together. So grateful to be a part of a community that generates so much UNITY.

Love story old as time: I met Cole while we were both employed at the Gulf Shores McDonald’s. We find joy in attending Mizzou football games, and trespassing by strolling the private path through the Highlands, which is not our neighborhood. I’ve got a thing for cooking, coffee shops, and a sweet spot for ice cream. Fifty-cent corn dogs are my jam and you can pretty much convince me to play a board game at any hour of the day.

Born as a baby, here on earth. Got a bizarro-awesome family and a job. Dreams? I’d like to bowl a 200 and go to a waterpark again sometime. When I'm not hanging with my family, I give talks and write things (like occasional books). I'd love to connect about faith/work/life.

Before VU, I was a professional counselor for 18 years and in ministry for 6. I met my husband, Hartley, on the school bus, and we've been on a wonderful journey together ever since. Madison and Micah are our children. I'm an 8w7 (IFYKYK!).

I’m a wife to a funny guy and mom to a funny teenager. I love Jesus, being with my family, reading and running – when my friends join in on any of those things, life is even better.

Hey there, my name is Damon. I’m the senior citizen of the group, yet somehow by far the most tech savvy--seriously, what is wrong with this team? Been married to my lovely wife Paula for over three decades and we have one son, Blake.

I live for Jesus and transformation – renewal and revival of the individual person, the city, and culture. Other than my wife, I have a few obsessions: Missouri sports, pour over coffee, and rivers and mountains; so look for me at Faurot, a downtown coffee shop, or on my bike on the Katy Trail.