Staff
Pacific Southwest District Office
- Don Booz, District Executive Minister
- Dawna Welch, Youth Advisor
- Joe Vecchio, Administrative Assistant
- Brenda Peréz, Secretary
- Driving Directions
- Vision / Mission
Staff
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District Executive MinisterDon Booz P: 909.392.4052 F: 909-392-4056 de@pswdcob.org |
| As the Pacific Southwest District's CEO, Don is responsible for ministry operations, district staff supervision, denominational connections, institutional relations, and vision statement implementation. His background as a family therapist, pastor, counselor, mediator and French chef serves him well in this role. Much of Don's time is related to the work of the Ministry Commission. Don is often called upon to coach and counsel ministers as well being a congregational consultant. Don collaborates and gives guidance to congregations in the pastoral placement process. More about Don | |
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District Youth AdvisorDawna Welch P: 909.267.5477 F: 909-392-4056 youth@pswdcob.org |
| Dawna was born and raised in La Verne, California and in the Church of the Brethren. Her family, husband Jeff Strogen and sons Digby and Ethan live in Claremont, CA and worship together with the La Verne congregation. Dawna has served as the Director of Children and Families Ministries for the past 7 years, is a licensed minister and currently a TRIM student. More about Dawna | |
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Administrative AssistantJoe Vecchio P: 909.392.4051 F: 909-392-4056 frontdesk@pswdcob.org |
| As the Pacific Southwest District's Administrative Assistant, Joe supervises, coordinates, and maintains the office functions of the district. A key function of the office is providing administrative assistance to the District Executive Minister. Under Don's direction, Joe arranges for meetings and administrative assistance to the district's boards, commissions, committees and task teams. Joe also manages the content of the district web site and newsletters, where he uses skills from his junior college degree in Photo Lithography. Our office secretary works closely with Joe on all of these projects. More about Joe | |
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SecretaryBrenda Pérez P: 909.392.4054 F: 909-392-4056 secretary@pswdcob.org |
| As the Pacific Southwest District’s Secretary Brenda works closely with Joe to coordinate and plan district events. Under Joe’s supervision Brenda puts out the district directory and updates the district’s database, various mailing lists, and web site. As well as processing registrations, handling the mail, and many other duties as needed. Brenda has served as the district’s part-time secretary for the past 4 years. More about Brenda | |
