VICE MODERATOR Geoge Ware
WORSHIP TEAM LEAD James Evans-Ortiz
James also serves as Community Development and Outreach Coordinator. James shares that he has attended MCC since 1991. He likes painting and reading.
BOARD CLERK Alex Ortiz
With a strong foundation in marketing and property management, Alex brings valuable experience and a fresh perspective to the Board at MCC of the Rockies. Having worked in diverse industries, from direct marketing and digital strategy to property management, they are passionate about fostering community engagement, enhancing communication, and contributing to the long-term success of MCC of the Rockies.
As a Board Member, Alex Ortiz is committed to supporting initiatives that improve the brand outreach to the greater Denver area. They are particularly focused on leveraging their expertise in digital marketing and communication strategies to increase outreach, collaboration, and the visibility of the church.
Alex Ortiz looks forward to making meaningful contributions that will help MCC of the Rockies grow and thrive in the years to come.
TREASURER Eric Coggeshall
Board Member John F. Krotchro
John is a Family Practice Physician at Denver Health and a Capital Hill Neighbor! He joined MCCR in San Francisco in 1993 and began attending MCC of the Rockies in 2013. As a “PK” he is a recovering Presbyterian and a queer spiritual seeker.
BOARD MEMBER Kelly Grutsch
BOARD MEMBER Al Hambercorn
Al has been involved in the Denver community both church and neighborhood organizations for many years. He has been attending MCCR for 27+ years. He has been part of the choir, worship team, and treasury team. He continues to volunteer where he is needed.
PRAISE TEAM LEADER Doug Tapia
FOOD PANTRY COORDINATOR Kary Graves
Kary has been a part of MCCR for 12+ years, serving as the Food Bank Coordinator for 5 years.
FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY Phil Wade
VAM COORDINATOR Gary Meents
LAY DELEGATE David Sorey
Lay Leader Rev. Royal D. Bush
Royal grew up in Nebraska first attending MCC Omaha in his early 20’s, he went on to attend and volunteer for many years, including serving as Minister of Hospitality.
Royal created a non-profit outreach Inclusive Life that provided pastoral care for all without exception, street outreach, and prison ministry.
Today, in Denver, Royal continues to volunteer and network within the community, and providing pastoral care at MCCR.
His mantra remains: “You matter. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, what you believe or don’t believe; you are beautiful, loved, and worthy just as you are!”
