Meet the Surge Leadership Team
Surge Network is shaped by a diverse community of leaders who bring unique backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and gifts to a shared mission. Each person contributes something different, and together, we help shape the vision, relationships, and work that make Surge what it is.
United by a shared desire to put Jesus on display through the collective witness of God’s people, our leadership team works across different neighborhoods, churches, industries, and areas of influence to cultivate collaboration and support the work God is doing throughout our city.
This page is an opportunity to get to know the people behind the work—the leaders who bring their passion, wisdom, creativity, and unique perspectives to the Surge community. Though we each have different roles and responsibilities, we share a common commitment to seeing the love of Jesus made visible in every part of our city.
Governing Board
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Marty Caldwell
Board Chair
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Rick Thiemke
Treasure
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James Nwobu
Board Member
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Summer Montoya
Board Member
Organizational Leadership
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Katianna Strunk
Chief Executive Officer
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Gavin Linderman
Executive Director
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Dennae Pierre
Chief Fundraising/Development Officer
Operations
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Rochto Joassin
Admin, HR, Finances
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Jyll Ethier-Mullen
Event Coordinator
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Denson Creative
Communications
Neighbor’s Table
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John Talley III
Lead
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Katie O'Dell
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Mary Kaech
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Michael Denson
Formation
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John DelHousaye
Lead
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Caleb Campbell
Flourishing Churches Initiative
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Renee Worceester
Christian Parenting Initiative
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Summer Montoya
Surge School
Networks
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Caleb Campbell
Lead
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Dawn Farmer
Women Pastors
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Deenbo Kidane
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Jeff Chupp
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Nicholas Mwangi
Prayer Networks