Albert Gillin - Pastor

Albert is married to his delightful and faithful wife, Lori, and is the father of two adult young men. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1983, Lewis-Clark State College in (1988 (B.S.), Princeton Theological Seminary in 1992 (M.Div.), and is currently enrolled at Columbia Theological Seminary (D.Min.).

Before coming to Walla Walla, Albert served churches in Grandview and Spokane, Washington, Dallas and Lubbock, Texas, and Los Angeles (Hollywood), California. In these communities, he has been an active part of the Exchange Club, the Friends of Children, United Way, and the SOS Clinic board, as well as coaching Youth Football, YMCA Basketball, and Little League Baseball.

G. Louis Hemenway - Music Coordinator

We are fortunate to have as our Music Coordinator, G. Louis Hemenway. G. and his wife Clairece Rosati, reside in Boise, Idaho, where Clairece works for St. Alphonsus Reginal Medical Center. He also works with the Oregon Symphony as choral director of the Northwest Community Gospel Chorus and teaches Jazz Piano at Whitman College. In addition, he also serves as choral director for Cloverdale Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Boise. We’re so happy to have you here with us, G!

Angel Davis - Youth Coordinator

Angel has been involved with WWPC since 2011- through youth group as a youth, an eventual junior leader, actual leader, and summer intern in 2020. From 2021-2023, she was in Nashville, TN where she worked as a salon desk manager and eventually went into real estate. In August 2023, she and her husband, decided that they wanted to move back to the Walla Walla valley to be closer to family. So when given the opportunity to apply for the Youth Coordinator position and get to work with her group of volunteers as well as with the youth that had grown up with her as their leader, she felt the call to do so. Angel is excited to expand the youth program, work with incredible volunteers, and incredible teens.

Sonja McPherson - Children’s Coordinator

After graduating from Central Washington University with degrees in Middle-Level Math, Middle-Level Science, and STEM education, Sonja argued with her friend (and now husband) about the existence of God. Sonja came to faith in December 2019 and married James in 2021.

She is a certified teacher but God did some very mysterious work to put her in a place where she could take the position of Children’s Coordinator. She is honored to have this job and prays for the children in her care.

Shonda Gannon - Church Office Administrator and Pastor’s Administrator

Shonda and her devoted husband, Shawn, graduated from Whitworth College (now University) in 1987 with a B.A. in Religion.  The couple married the following January of 1988.  They have three grown children and two grandchildren.

Shonda grew up in Littleton, Colorado attending, Grace Presbyterian Church.  As a high school student, she served on the Evangelism Team at Grace Presbyterian and later assisted as a Youth Ministry leader. Having a heart for ministry, Shonda was employed here at Walla Walla Presbyterian Church as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator from 2001- 2008.

 She now serves as the Church Office Administrator and Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, hired April of 2023 and feels blessed that God has led her to serve at Walla Walla Presbyterian Church. Outside of work, some of the things Shonda likes to do are to work on a knitting project, support her daughter with her love for purebred dogs and to spend time with her grandkids!

Jean Evans - Covenant Partner Secretary

Julie Dandrea - Bookkeeper

Bill Lewis - Custodian

I was born in St. Charles Missouri and moved to the Yakima Valley when I was 2 years old where I was raised in a nice middle-class home.

I attended Dwight D. Eisenhower High School until I joined the Marines in 1969.

I moved to Walla Walla in 1987 to work on the Blue Mountain Mall project and I loved it here so much that I never left.  I married my lovely wife, La Von in 1997 and started working at the church that same year. 

We love our life here and enjoy God’s blessings every day.

Jason Mulkin - Sound Technician

My wife Laurel and I moved to Walla Walla in 2016 after a brief time in Portland. We couldn't have been happier with that decision as we have found Walla Walla to be a truly unique and inspiring place to raise a family. Both our daughters were born here and are thriving in their environments as (little) members of this community.  

I grew up in West Seattle and was the last of six children. My twin brother and I found Jesus as early adolescents (12 years old) as we attended a youth group that talked about Jesus, God, the Holy Spirit, and how we are a part of this wonderful redeeming story. Of course, they also had pizza, which is the way to any 12-year-old’s heart. Over my middle school and high school years, I drew closer and closer to Christ. I ultimately attended Multnomah University for two years to gain confidence in my ability to read the Bible and walked away from that experience completely confident that God will use me for His good purposes and glory. 

As a previous worship director, youth director, organizational developer, executive assistant, and church janitor, I am excited to continue in ministry as the primary sound technician at Walla Walla Presbyterian Church. God is moving and it's good to continue to find purpose and work in His house.

Heidi Gilliam - Caretaker

Heidi was born and raised in Walla Walla. She’s a Blue Devil, graduating from WAHI in 1988. After graduation, she attended Yakima Trend College in business management. She works for the Milton-Freewater school district as a lead cook for the middle school.

Being raised in the country, she has a deep love for animals and was involved with the fair and rodeo growing up. She still loves riding horses.

Her hobbies are gardening and reading, however, her passion is softball. She plays in the city league during the summer and in tournaments throughout the year.

She loves her work here at the church and is a blessed addition to the staff and church congregation. We’re so happy to have her here!

Donna Hansens - Worship Service Assistant

Almost 40 years ago, I was welcomed into the Walla Walla Presbyterian Church family. As with all families, I felt a need to get involved and offer my time and talents. I taught Sunday School when my kids were young and enjoyed the time in the classroom sharing God’s love with the children. I also became Clerk of Session and continue in that position. However, quite a few years ago, I felt God talking to me about where I could be more involved in spreading the Word to others. At the time, the church needed someone to run the sound system and make sure we were connected to the radio station. This was something I had absolutely no experience with but felt confident I could keep things going until someone could be found with more experience. Little did I know I would come to love working with the sound system and other audio volunteers.

Over the years we’ve been able to share our service with those listening over the radio. Then new challenges became opportunities to grow our ministry to Livestream over Facebook and YouTube. In May, I officially became a Worship Service Assistant and I love this opportunity to spread the Gospel.

Mary Bundy - Church Secretary & Administrative Assistant Emeritus to the Pastor of WWPC

Mary Bundy was granted this title on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the annual congregational meeting. She was secretary for 45 1/2 years. Through many pastors and many congregants, Mary served them all with the love and grace of Jesus. We love Mary Bundy.