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Amy is a native Austinite and graduate of Baylor University. She is passionate about making church accessible and welcoming for all families. She is married to Bo, and they are raising three teenage girls, Trinity, Felicity and Charity. In their free time they enjoy traveling, hiking and exploring new restaurants. Amy is passionate about helping others identify their strengths and use them to serve others!

Brad was born and raised in South Carolina. He attended Clemson University, where he graduated with a BS in Economics and then received his THM from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is married to Courtney, a Texas girl, and they have two young adult children, Lydia and Luke. They enjoy teaching the Bible, watching movies, being outside, and spending time together. As a father to Luke who has special needs, Brad has a compassionate understanding of others' circumstances. He has a great sense of humor, loves his Clemson Tigers, and enjoys sharing stories from his youth and family. As lead pastor of Austin Ridge since 2004, Brad focuses on teaching God's Word, setting the spiritual pace, and discerning God's vision and will for Austin Ridge.

Brooke was born and raised a Texan and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Communication. She met her husband, Patrick, at the Ridge, and they have two beautiful daughters, QJ and Logan. She has loved watching what the Lord has done through the Ridge over the years and feels extremely blessed to be on staff here. She loves all things Disney, is an enneagram 7, and believes pineapples belong on pizza.

Brooke, who is a Texas grad with a background in professional sports & real estate marketing, served passionately at Austin Ridge Bee Cave for years when the Lord nudged her family to head west and help open the Highland Lakes campus. Brooke feels beyond blessed to get to walk alongside the women of Highland Lakes to know, grow, and serve Jesus. She loves Jesus, her husband & 3 kids, gardening, reading, traveling, laughing, and coaching volleyball.

Chris and his wife Sunni were both born and raised in Texas. They met while attending Baylor University, where Chris received a BA in Religion. He went on to get a Masters of Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. Chris has served in ministry in nearly every area of the church - Students, College, Singles, Small Groups, Men's Ministry, Church Planting Lead Pastor and, most recently, the Lead Teaching Pastor in the Pacific Northwest.

Chris and Sunni have two adult children, a son who married his high school sweetheart and still lives in the Pacific Northwest, as well as a daughter who recently graduated from Baylor University and is living in Waco. For fun, Chris and Sunni like to drink coffee, cook and eat great food, exercise, and while Sunni loves running, Chris loves to play golf.

Originally from New Jersey, Dave has been on staff at the Ridge since 2010. In his role as Executive Pastor, Dave works alongside our Lead Pastor, Brad, to develop and implement the Ridge's purpose, vision, and strategy in all our ministries and campuses. Dave became a Christ Follower as a freshman in college and has served previously as a Student Ministry Pastor and Executive Pastor. Dave and Karen have two grown daughters and enjoy spending time with them, their sons-in-law, and their six grandchildren.

Born in New York and raised in Pennsylvania, Don's family relocated to San Diego so he could meet his beautiful wife, Becky. They are blessed with and entertained by their four married kids and kids-in-law, and awesome grandchildren. Don graduated from San Diego Christian College and Dallas Seminary. Don loves going on dates with his wife, anything at the beach, USC football, college football and basketball, Hula Hut, reading, and chocolate. As Missions Pastor, Don loves his job of helping the Ridge reach the unreached and serve the vulnerable in our city and around the world.

Jason has lived most of his life in the midwest and has served as a church planter, lead pastor, and associate pastor. He has degrees in Theology and Education and a Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling. Jason is married to Tracy, a Texas native. They have two adult children, Megan and Trenton. Jason enjoys trying unique foods, playing bass guitar, hiking, and finding great coffee. He loves to equip families to follow Jesus and is excited to be a part of Austin Ridge.