Church Leaders

Rev. Eric Bohlmann

Pastor

Vicki Nelson

Office Manager

Bill Chambers

President

William (Bill) Chambers is a native Oregonian from a small community in Lane County living in the Corvallis area over 35 years. Oregon State University graduate in Agricultural Economics and owner of a local farm. Bill is married to wife Karla and they have 4 adult children and member of Shepherd of the Valley for over 25 years.

Jim Knoke

Secretary

Jim Knoke is our new Council Secretary as he took office in January 2020. Jim is an avid historic car owner and he usually drives one to the church where he can be seen mowing the large lawn!

Debi Anderson

Treasurer

Debra Anderson is the Treasurer for Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Debi and her husband, Dennis, have been married for 34 years, have 4 children and have been all over the world. They have been attending SVLC for about 6 years. When she is not enjoying all kinds of outdoor activities and sports with her family, she works full-time as a Lead – Medical Technologist for the Corvallis Clinic in charge of the newly created molecular testing department and oversees the clinic’s 5 satellite lab facilities. Debi has two B.S. Degrees – one from Washington State University (GO COUGS!) and one from OIT/OSHU in Clinical Lab Science.

Bill Randall

Property Chairman

Biography to come

Peter Klammer

Elder

Jeff Hintzman

Elder

Jay McDougal

Elder

Donna Durbin

Deaconess

Donna Durbin grew up in San Jose, California where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Nursing. After full time work in a local hospital there she and her husband, Rob, relocated to Corvallis in 1985. They now have 2 adult children that benefited from Lutheran Christian education in Corvallis. Though retired from professional nursing her education, skills and experience are invaluable to her role as Lay Deaconess at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, where they have attended since 2002.

Gail Millimaki

Deaconess

Gail and her husband, Rich, live in Corvallis. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren in Washington and Tennessee.

Dennis Anderson

Deacon

Dennis and his wife, Debi, have literally lived all over the world before finally settling into Corvallis. As active members of SVLC, Dennis can be found leading all kinds of projects but, most importantly, cooks up some mean meats on the BBQ!