Southwest California Synod Council Members

2025-2026

Name Council Delegation Term, Exp.
Bishop Brenda Bos Bishop, Executive Committee 1st, 2027
Ms. Lisa Curtis Vice President, Executive Committee 1st, 2026
Mr. Mike Metzger Treasurer, Executive Committee 2nd, 2028
Deacon Nancy Ackerman Secretary, Executive Committee 1st, 2028
The Rev. James Boline Clergy At-Large, Executive Committee 2nd, 2027
Miss. Autumn Beveridge Lay At-Large 1st
Ms. Kathleen Chillison LA Metro Representative
Ms. Margarita Gonzalez South Bay Representative 2nd, 2025
Mr. Jon Halbert Lay At-Large 2nd, 2027
The Rev. Misael Fajado-Perez Clergy At-Large Appt, 2026
The Rev. Megan Fryling Clergy At-Large 2nd, 2026
Ms. Frances Hale Lay At-Large 2nd, 2028
Ms. Kristal Schipp WELCA Representative (non-voting)
The Rev. Roderick Hines Clergy At-Large 1st, 2028
Mr. Todd Honda Channel Islands Representative 1st, 2025
The Rev. Rick Hall Clergy At-Large Appt, 2025
Ms. Karen Moyer Greater Long Beach Representative 2nd, 2028
Mr. Dennis Schmidt Central Coast Representative
Mr. Robert Seimer Lay At-Large 1st, 2026
Ms. Viv Vega Lay At-Large 1st, 2026
Ms. Karen Tomlinson Twin Valleys Representative 1st, 2026
The Rev. Sharon Richter Foothill Representative Appt
The Rev. James Mericle San Gabriel Representative 2nd, 2027