CHURCH STAFF

Dan has been the Pastor of Laurel Ridge Community Church since 1995. Dan started his ministry here prior to being the pastor by serving as the Associate Pastor from 1991-1995. Dan has a wonderful wife, Tammy, and they have three sons (Brandon, Justin, and Steven). When Dan is not doing ministry, he enjoys baseball, surfing the internet, relaxing in whatever scenic place he can find, and spending time with his family.

Eric has served on the Laurel Ridge staff since 2013.  He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from California Baptist University and completed a Master of Arts in Theology degree at Fuller Theological Seminary.  Eric has an amazing wife, Yvette, and they have two boys.  In his spare time, Eric enjoys being with his family and hanging out with his boys, reading about current events, playing guitar, and traveling. 

Jordan serves as the worship pastor at Laurel Ridge Church.  He grew up on the East Coast in the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland.  Music and worship have been a part of his life from a young age, and he has served in worship ministry since the age of 16.  Jordan brings with him experience from many worship styles and traditions in churches large and small, and loves to serve the Lord with joy.  Outside of his time at church, Jordan is a recording artist and songwriter, and enjoys playing video games—especially Nintendo.

In addition to 30+ years of experience in the retail world where Eric mentored executives and managed payroll budgets, Eric has spent his life volunteering with churches of various sizes in designing audio, visual, and lighting systems.  While developing ministry team trainings for both existing and new teams, Eric continues to work with the LRCC design team to create exciting sets for sermon series and children’s events.  When not at church Eric enjoys reading fiction, watching movies, taking photographs, and trying new restaurants.

Pastor Brandon has served at Laurel Ridge since 2012, and oversees all Preschool through 12th Grade Ministries. Brandon graduated from William Jessup University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Ministry and from Grand Canyon University with a Master of Arts in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Christian Leadership. In his spare time, Brandon enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, and trying new foods.

Noah joined the Laurel Ridge staff in 2023. He was born and raised in Stockton, California and had been serving at his previous church since 2015. He currently attends Kairos University, and is pursuing his Master’s of Divinity. Noah and his amazing wife, Mary, welcomed their daughter, Ruth, in February 2025. In his free time he enjoys playing all types of video games, board games, and sports.

Eugene serves at Laurel Ridge by ministering to children & parents through the RIDGE KIDS Children's ministry.  He also maintains all of the facilities at the church campus.  Eugene is married to his wife, Michelle, and they have a son and a daughter.  In his spare time, Eugene is an avid mountain biker, and he loves spending quality time with his family.

Tammy administrates the church office, equips the ministries of the church, assists the Lead Pastor, and maintains the church management system, amongst other various duties.  Tammy is married to Pastor Dan Buchert, and they have 3 adult sons, and one grandson.  In her spare time, Tammy enjoys camping, bicycling, going on cruises, and spending time with her family.

Tamy assists the ministries and pastors of Laurel Ridge. She creates the weekly programs for services, maintains the presentations and media used in Sunday services, and updates the website, amongst other miscellaneous duties. Tamy is married to Carlos, and they have two children, Rebekah and Mathew. In her free time, Tamy enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and crafting.

Samantha serves as the Next Gen Ministry’s Administrator. She works with Pastor Brandon to ensure that all PreK-12th grade programs are fully prepared and ready for your kids each week. Samantha married her husband, Jacob, in 2025. In her spare time, Samantha enjoys spending time with Jacob and their dog Percy, reading, and hiking.