Team

Greg Hester Coordinator for Graphic Design & Video Production Greg Hester has served as Graphic Designer and Publications Specialist for the Diocese of Olympia since 2008. In addition to design and layout, Greg is responsible for the production of written, graphic and visual materials for promotional/explanatory purposes on behalf of the diocese. This includes the creation and production of logos, program brochures, web graphics, catalogs, annual reports, invitations, manuals, mailers, business cards and letterhead. Greg is also heading up our

Erik Bauer Archivist and Records Manager ebauer@ecww.org 206.325.4200 x2023

Edie Pehrson Senior Accountant Edie is a Seattle native (raised in Shoreline). After a wonderful freshman year at Bethel College and Seminary (now known as Bethel University) in St. Paul, Minn., she returned home and earned a B.A. degree in Finance from Seattle Pacific University. Edie's accounting career has been mostly in non-profit organizations – primarily schools – including 20 years as an accountant at Lakeside School. She also accumulated four years in for-profit accounting, served a couple of terms

The Rev. Dr. Dennis Tierney Diocesan Property Manager The Rev. Dr. Dennis S. Tierney currently serves part-time as Property Manager for the Diocese of Olympia. From 2007 to 2016, he served as Rector of Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Prior to his call to Saint Barnabas, he served as Associate Rector at Saint Bede’s Episcopal Church, Menlo Park, CA where he directed adult education and formation activities as a special focus of his ministry along with responsibilities

Dede Moore Canon for Human Resources, Governance, & Convention As the Canon for Human Resources, Governance, & Convention, Dede Moore's focus is on how we gather as a diocese, both through our annual convention and the Bishop’s Leadership Conference, as well as other diocesan gatherings and special events. She also continues her leadership work with our existing networks, including our governing bodies, provide oversight of human resources for Diocesan House and diocesan entities, and consult with congregations on human resources

Dan Oberg Director, St. Andrew's House Retreat and Conference Center Dan Oberg serves as Executive Director at St. Andrew’s House, a retreat & conference center owned by the Episcopal Church of Western Washington.  Dan was previously Director of the Grünewald Guild, an art & faith community near Leavenworth, for 10 years.  Prior to that experience, Dan served as a lay minister in a number of nonprofits over the past three decades, as an administrator, counselor, program coordinator, Board member and

Chuck Hamilton Diocesan Coordinator for Episcopal Relief & Development chuckdrum@comcast.net 253.569.8023

Charles Thorne Canon for Finance The Canon for Finance provides oversight of all fiscal and accounting activities of the Diocese of Olympia including budgeting and forecasting processes, financial analysis, reporting, and financial planning, accounting operations, insurance needs, compliance with IRS, and applicable federal, state and local regulations, and risk management assessment. The Canon for Finance serves as a resource to congregations and ministries within the diocese to ensure that the congregations' fiscal matters follow accepted procedures and comply with applicable

The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson Canon for Multicultural Ministries and Community The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson, a graduate of Concordia Seminary (St Louis, MO), served as a Lutheran pastor for 13 years before coming to the Episcopal Church. She was received into the communion in 2001 and was an active member of Saint Mark’s Cathedral for several years. She has served as the Administrative Assistant for Multi-Cultural Ministry and the Secretary for Vocations in the Diocese of Olympia. Since her

Alida García Director of Huston Camp and Conference Center alida@huston.org 360.793.0441