Leadership

PLATT PARK CHURCH ELDER BOARD

Volunteer

Platt Park Church leadership includes a board of volunteer Elders who help guide the vision, finances, and direction of the church. We are so grateful for this group of committed members from our community who serve the church with their time, wisdom, and care of this congregation. Click the button below to email the elders.

Thank you, Elder Board!

Current Elders: Carol Schmidt, Cathy Loftus, Chuck Stein, Doug Kidd,   Matt Goodman, Max Siler

PLATT PARK CHURCH TEACHING TEAM

Ally Ley, Charlie Dodrill, Cari Jenkins, and Stephen Milburn are all regular teachers in our church and members of our community. They are passionate about the life-changing love of God and the journey our community is on to grow deeper in that love and knowledge of God.

CHARLIE DODRILL

Pastor of Worship & Spiritual Formation

Hometown: Born in Charleston, West Virginia. Lived in Montevideo, Uruguay; Medellin, Colombia; Kansas City, Missouri; Bangalore, India; the desert of Utah; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; and Denver.

First discovered Platt Park Church: February 1, 2014

Favorite Day Off Activity: Sitting still, riding my bike in the mountains, reading, watching sports.

A little about me: I felt a call to ministry when I was 14-years-old and it has taken many forms in many places in my life. Mission work, inner-city ministries, researching a miracle woman, two years as a monk, traveling the country as a singer-songwriter, etc. I have a degree in studio art (painting) and a masters (I hate that word) degree in spiritual formation. I am married to the Gem of the Earth, Liz Dodrill.

ANNE COUGHLIN

Spread Love Pastor

Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee

First discovered Platt Park Church: I started attending at the old Grant Ave location around 2004

Favorite Day Off Activity: I love spending time in the mountains: hiking and camping in the summer months and snowboarding, skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months.

A little about me: I’m blessed to have a wonderful husband, Jason, and two great kids to call my family. Before having kids, my passion was serving those overseas so I have a Masters in International Studies from University of Denver. Funnily enough, it was through Pathways that I then took a job with IDEAS, a Christian-based humanitarian aid organization. After kids, though, I started feeling compelled to serve closer to home. Literally. In fact, I decided to take some time off and stay at home with my children for a few years. From there, I started volunteering in the Children’s Ministry classrooms and at the current Platt Park Children’s Center. I realized how my passion had shifted as my life did!

HOLLY INGELS

Director of Operations & Communications

Hometown: Centennial, Colorado

First discovered Platt Park Church: March 2017

Favorite Day Off Activity: Depending on the weather I love to paddleboard, swim, snowboard, do yoga with Tyson, read, be in the mountains with my family, hang out in Denver, play laser tag with my kids

A little about me: I’ve worked as an Event Producer in the youth ministry market for the past 20 years. I produce events for both teenagers and youth pastors/youth workers. I love producing and am passionate about excellence and clear communication. I’ve gotten to share life with my amazing partner, Tyson, for the past 15 years and we have 2 kids — Oliver and Beatrice.

KATIE LARSON

Family Life Pastor

Hometown: Cleveland, OH

First discovered Platt Park Church: 2014

Favorite Day Off Activity: Hiking or biking with the family and eating good food

A little about me: I am a mom to Ellie Jo and Annie and a wife to Justin. Justin and I have been attending Platt Park since 2014. In 2009 I received a Master of Social Work from DU and simultaneously a Master of Divinity from Western Theological Seminary. I have been involved with everything from being a camping ministry director, College Young Life leader, after school intervention social worker, junior high pastor, and university staff and faculty. Most importantly, I love connecting with people and sharing the love of Christ. I am so excited to be at Platt Park to serve and work with families!

ALLISON MOTSENBOCKER

Youth Pastor

Hometown: Wayne, PA

First discovered Platt Park Church: 2015

Favorite Day Off Activity: Hiking, camping, spending time with good friends, and traveling to new places

A little about me: I have been working with youth in church, parachurch, and camp settings since 2005 and have loved every minute of it! I have my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary and enjoy working in the mental health field while also serving the youth at Platt Park in ministry and discipleship. I have a passion for fostering relationships with people and for providing a fun and loving environment for teens to grow and learn. My husband, Taylor, received degrees in Youth Ministry and Theology from Eastern University. We have been involved in youth ministry together throughout our marriage and love working alongside one another with teens and young adults.

OLIVIA HUIZAR CONNER

Middle School Youth Pastor

Hometown: Whittier, CA

First discovered Platt Park Church: 2021

Favorite Day Off Activity: Sleeping in, soaking up the sun, drinking coffee and/or boba, trying new recipes, and spending time relaxing with my husband and cat.  

A little about me: When I’m not spending time with middle schoolers in the PPC youth group, you can find me teaching instrumental music. I love working with kids because they know more than people think they do, and if you give them the chance to wrestle with hard topics, what they come up with can be pretty incredible. Also, kids are fun and always full of surprises! More than anything, I hope that they learn to ask good questions and wrestle well with the hard things in life and faith. It’s in that space of questioning that I think God meets us the most. 

ZACK CONNER

Middle School Youth Pastor

Hometown: Franktown, Colorado

First discovered Platt Park Church: 2021

Favorite Day Off Activity: Going on an adventure! This can be anything from going hiking to playing video games with my wife to finding myself with a good book by a lake somewhere.  

A little about me:  I’m just a regular guy who loves Jesus, math, and working with youth. Along with Platt, I currently teach math and computer science at the Denver Street School. The best thing about teaching and youth ministry is that I get to spend time building relationships and pouring into others, just like others have poured into my life (thanks Ms. Jessie!). At the end of the day, I’m here to love God and love others. 

DEANNA GAMPP

Kids’Club Director

Hometown: Littleton, Colorado

First discovered Platt Park Church:  June 2017

Favorite Day Off Activity: Reading, CU football games, time with family.

A little about me: I am a mom to 11 year old Max (6th grade) and 9 year old Molly (4th grade) who prays for patience and grace when I remember (!). I LOVE kids of all ages and have a passion for showing kids God’s love through Jesus and how we can be more like him in our everyday lives. I have worked in children’s ministry for the last 20 years, and have worked with the Orange curriculum and been a Small Group Leader the past 5 years. I can’t wait to get to know your kiddo AND all you parents more over the coming weeks and months!

AMY SWANSON

Finance

Hometown: Denver, Colorado

First discovered Platt Park Church: 2010

Favorite Day Off Activity:  Sleeping!

A little about me:  I am married to a ridiculously good-looking man, have 3 little girls who call me ‘Mom’ and 2 dogs.

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