Staff & Elders
Meet our staff & elders and say hello to a familiar face on Sunday! Platt Park Church is led by the staff leadership team and governed by the Board of Elders. We are a bi-vocational staff — meaning each person works at least one other job in addition to their role at Platt Park Church. We would love to connect with you!
CHARLIE DODRILL
Pastor of Worship & Spiritual Formation
I lead the Teaching Team and the Worship Team, as well as the Blessing Team here at church. I am here for anyone who wants to talk about anything, and I especially love talking about your relationship with God. I love asking questions and listening.
Hometown: Born in Charleston, West Virginia. Lived in Montevideo, Uruguay; Medellin, Colombia; Kansas City, Missouri; Bangalore, India; the desert of Utah; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; and Denver.
First discovered Platt Park Church: February 1, 2014
Favorite Day Off Activity: Sitting still, riding my bike in the mountains, reading, watching sports.
A little about me: I felt a call to ministry when I was 14-years-old and it has taken many forms in many places in my life. Mission work, inner-city ministries, researching a miracle woman, two years as a monk, traveling the country as a singer-songwriter, etc. I have a degree in studio art (painting) and a masters (I hate that word) degree in spiritual formation. I am married to the Gem of the Earth, Liz Dodrill.
ANNE COUGHLIN
Spread Love Pastor
I lead the Children’s Ministry team (made up of our Preschool, Kids Club, and Youth Ministry staff) in addition to coordinating all small groups and serving opportunities.
Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee
First discovered Platt Park Church: I started attending at the old Grant Ave location around 2004
Favorite Day Off Activity: I love spending time in the mountains: hiking and camping in the summer months and snowboarding, skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months.
A little about me: I’m blessed to have a wonderful husband, Jason, and two great kids to call my family. Before having kids, my passion was serving those overseas so I have a Masters in International Studies from University of Denver. Funnily enough, it was through Pathways that I then took a job with IDEAS, a Christian-based humanitarian aid organization. After kids, though, I started feeling compelled to serve closer to home. Literally. In fact, I decided to take some time off and stay at home with my children for a few years. From there, I started volunteering in the Children’s Ministry classrooms and at the current Platt Park Children’s Center. I realized how my passion had shifted as my life did!
HOLLY INGELS
Executive Pastor
I get to be the primary contact for all of the people who are newer to our church and love helping them get to know this amazing community. I also coordinate all of the communications and operations of the church (the “business end” of things.)
Hometown: Centennial, Colorado
First discovered Platt Park Church: December 2016
Favorite Day Off Activity: Depending on the weather I love to paddleboard, swim, snowboard, do yoga with Tyson, read, ride electric scooters & hang out in Denver, or sleep.
A little about me: I’ve worked as an Event Producer in the youth ministry market for the past 25 years. I produce events for both teenagers and youth pastors/youth workers. I love producing and am passionate about excellence and clear communication. I’ve gotten to share life with my amazing partner, Tyson, for the past 21 years and we have 2 kids — Oliver and Beatrice.
ALLISON & TAYLOR MOTSENBOCKER
Youth Pastors
About Allison
Hometown: Wayne, PA
First discovered Platt Park Church: 2015
Favorite Day Off Activity: Hiking, camping, spending time with good friends, and traveling to new places
A little about me: I have been working with youth in church, parachurch, and camp settings since 2005 and have loved every minute of it! I have my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary and enjoy working in the mental health field while also serving the youth at Platt Park in ministry and discipleship. I have a passion for fostering relationships with people and for providing a fun and loving environment for teens to grow and learn. My husband, Taylor, received degrees in Youth Ministry and Theology from Eastern University. We have been involved in youth ministry together throughout our marriage and love working alongside one another with teens and young adults.
DEANNA GAMPP
Kids Club Director
Hometown: Littleton, Colorado
First discovered Platt Park Church: June 2017
Favorite Day Off Activity: Reading, CU football games, time with family.
A little about me: I am a mom to 11 year old Max (6th grade) and 9 year old Molly (4th grade) who prays for patience and grace when I remember (!). I LOVE kids of all ages and have a passion for showing kids God’s love through Jesus and how we can be more like him in our everyday lives. I have worked in children’s ministry for the last 20 years, and have worked with the Orange curriculum and been a Small Group Leader the past 5 years. I can’t wait to get to know your kiddo AND all you parents more over the coming weeks and months!
OLIVIA HUIZAR CONNER
Middle School Youth Pastor
Hometown: Whittier, CA
First discovered Platt Park Church: 2021
Favorite Day Off Activity: Sleeping in, soaking up the sun, drinking coffee and/or boba, trying new recipes, and spending time relaxing with my husband and cat.
A little about me: When I’m not spending time with middle schoolers in the PPC youth group, you can find me teaching instrumental music. I love working with kids because they know more than people think they do, and if you give them the chance to wrestle with hard topics, what they come up with can be pretty incredible. Also, kids are fun and always full of surprises! More than anything, I hope that they learn to ask good questions and wrestle well with the hard things in life and faith. It’s in that space of questioning that I think God meets us the most.
ZACK CONNER
Middle School Youth Pastor
Hometown: Franktown, Colorado
First discovered Platt Park Church: 2021
Favorite Day Off Activity: Going on an adventure! This can be anything from going hiking to playing video games with my wife to finding myself with a good book by a lake somewhere.
A little about me: I’m just a regular guy who loves Jesus, math, and working with youth. Along with Platt, I currently teach math and computer science at the Denver Street School. The best thing about teaching and youth ministry is that I get to spend time building relationships and pouring into others, just like others have poured into my life (thanks Ms. Jessie!). At the end of the day, I’m here to love God and love others.
KATE SORREL
Preschool & Kindergarten Director
Hometown: ChengDu, China
First discovered Platt Park Church: May 2021
Favorite Day Off Activity: On my favorite days off you will find me painting, weightlifting and exploring new hikes! I also enjoy playing board games with my Husband (Grant) and our dog.
A little about me: I have loved being a part of the Platt Park Community over the past few years. I am passionate about kids ministry and love watching them learn and grow! I am currently in school pursuing a degree in Psychology, and I hope to work in the Behavioral Analyst world with kids in the future.
ALLY LEY, CHARLIE DODRILL, CARI JENKINS, STEPHEN MILBURN
Teaching Team
Our amazing Teaching Team is led by Charlie Dodrill and is passionate about the life-changing love of God and the journey our community is on to grow deeper in that love and knowledge of God. All four members of the team are regular teachers in our church and members of our community.
PLATT PARK CHURCH ELDER BOARD
Volunteer
Platt Park Church is governed by the Board of Elders. The elder board is made up of an elected group of volunteer church members and the Officers of the church (Lead Pastor or Pastors). The church elders are an essential and sacred portion of the church leadership. The first duty of the elders is to seek and follow the will of Christ for the church. Elders are primarily and particularly responsible for the spiritual oversight of the Platt Park congregation. This includes attending to sound teaching within the church; ensuring that members are nurtured through Scripture, the sacraments, worship, and prayer; and guiding the congregation’s finances, government, and discipline.
Current Elders: Carol Schmidt, Cathy Loftus, Chuck Stein, Anne Griffin, Pili Navarro, and John Irwin
Thank you, Elder Board!
