Leading with compassion and kindness, Tori has been our Beechwood Kid’s Director since the fall of 2022. She loves kids and people well – beginning with her husband, Zach, and son, Canyon. Tori gladly welcomes the fall every year and everything that it brings – cooler weather, movie nights, and Christmas (but mostly because she is ultra prone to sunburns). …
Jody and her family have been at Beechwood since 2021, and she has been our Missions Coordinator since 2022. Jody and her husband, Trevor, have 3 kids: Anderson, Jonas, and Eve. As a family they have spent time living in both Dubai and Hong Kong, giving them a bigger idea of how missions operate in other parts of the world. …
Aaron has graciously served as our Discipleship Pastor since the summer of 2022 alongside his wife, Kayla, and daughters Evolette and Penelope. Aaron makes Beechwood better because of his emphasis on community, relationships, and spiritual growth. Despite most Michiganders who flock south for the winter, Aaron absolutely thrives in it. His (humble) brag is being great at anything involving bikes …
If you haven’t met Matthew yet, you’re missing out. He has been leading our Congregational Care team with Marlin since 2021. His kind and gentle words through that thick Arkansas accent can make anyone smile. Matthew has been married to his wife Carol Lynn for over 55 years and together they have 2 sons, 2 daughter-in-laws, and 6 grandchildren. When …
Mieke has been attending Beechwood since 1990 and recently joined our staff in 2021 as the CHO (Chief Hospitality Officer) or Connection’s Coordinator as some may say. Mieke is FUN and her joy spills over into our team and community. She has a knack for coming up with big ideas and her constant creativity benefits everyone. Mieke’s love for all …
As our office administrator, Marlene is a self-proclaimed “detail-gal” and we can proudly attest to that. She has been keeping everything in-line at Beechwood since 2019. She proudly wears multiple hats including mother of 2 and grandmother of 4, cherishing the special uniqueness they bring to her life. When not here, Marlene is probably gardening. The love that she pours …
Kylee has been on staff with Beechwood since the beginning of 2021 currently serving as the Communications Director. She once stated that her preferred communication style is ‘sarcasm,’ so try not to take her too seriously. Her built-in best friends include: her husband, parents, and 4 siblings. Kylee has a self-proclaimed love of her dogs, craft projects that leave the …
Marty has been the Executive Director at Beechwood since 2021. Along with his normal, professional responsibilities, he has quickly become our master snow cone maker along with his incredible wife, Jill. They have two children: Ian (an adult human) and Murphy (a basically-human Sheepadoodle). If you ever can’t find Marty, he’s probably in the woods. He loves hiking, camping, hammocking, …
Originally a private investigator, Larissa now serves as our Kid’s Hope Director (which is basically the same thing). She prides herself in being able to throw a really good shindig with her bearded husband, Eric, and four rowdy children: Elouisa, Rosie, Sully, and Gibson. Her laid-back, always-up-for-anything attitude is a blessing to our team. When not here, Larissa is most …
Tanner has served as our Youth Pastor for the last few years, beginning as the Sports Camp Director in 2017. When referring to his students, he prides himself in being undefeated in ping-pong, and protecting them from tornados. Tanner and his wife, Sydney, have their own zoo which consists of: a dog, two cats, and 20 fish. When not with …
