Board Of Elders

  

Aaron Noble has been attending West Side Community Church since the fall of 2004. He married his wife, Amber, in 1992, and they have a son, Jacob, and a daughter, Bryce. Aaron and Amber returned to Traverse City in 1996 after living in Grand Rapids for 5 years. Aaron is a Territory Manager for Kellogg’s Company. He was elected to the West Side Community Church Board in January of 2008, and is excited to be involved in the decision-making for the new facility. He knows he was called to serve on the Board of Elders and hopes his involvement is pleasing to God.

 
 

Gary Mott was born in Grayling and raised in Traverse City since the age of 12.  He is employed as a service manager at Kinney's Complete Auto.  Gary is also expanding his personal furniture and architectual drafting business.  Gary has been attending West Side since 2004 and married his wife Shawna in 2005.  They have one child, born in August of 2009.  Gary was elected to the Board of Elders in February of 2009 where he is excited to be a part of God's work.  Gary serves as a Senior High Student Ministries Leader and on the Security Team.

 

 

Josh Hart was born and raised on the west side of Traverse City.  He is employed as a design engineer for Kennametal.  Josh is married to the beautiful Carrie Hart and has two children Seth and Gibson.  Josh has been active in the church for most of his life.  His heartbeat is for Christian Ministry with emphasis on leadership and teaching.  Josh joined the Board of Elders in 2009.  He also serves as a Senior High Youth Leader, Prayer Team member, Security Team member, and a Small Group leader.  Josh is in awe of the spiritual growth that is taking place within West Side.

 

 

Larry Flynn is a lifetime resident of Traverse City.  His Grandfather moved into the area in 1949.  He has a beautiful wife named Christine and they have been married for 22 years.  They have three sons, and one granddaughter.  He has owned and operated a public accounting practice for over 20 years.  "Striving to please God in all I do.  Love the Lord with all my heart and looking forward to the day I can be with him."

 

 

Larry Coleman was born and raised in the Traverse City and Leelanau co. area and currently lives near Long Lake. Larry is married to his lovely wife Sandy, whom he first met in kindergartens at Norris School. Larry has 3 sons and Sandy has a son and daughter, along with four wonderful grandkids. Larry has worked for Meijer Inc. for 33 years and has held various management positions. At West Side Larry serves as the head usher and pastors assistant, along with enjoying many various weekly activities. "Living each day honoring Jesus in my faith and service to people is my goal, whatever I am doing or wherever I am at. To be a member of the Board of Elders in a humbling honor as a leader of the West Side Family."

 

 

Shawn Thomas was born and raised in Traverse City. He is married to his lovely wife Jennifer. Shawn has 4 children: Matt, Cody, Billy & Emma. He is a territory manager for Wimsatt Building Materials. Shawn has a heart for men going through struggles in their marriages and also has a heart for the lost. "I love the people of West Side and their hearts."

 

 

“Our prayer is that this
facility will become a
lighthouse to those in
need of a safe harbor
during the storms of
their lives.