Brian and his wife Gretchen have lived in the Grand Lake area over 25 years, where they have worked various jobs and owned several local businesses. They are now “semi-retired” and the owners of the Meandering Moose, a local mini-golf course in downtown Grand Lake.  Brian earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a graduate degree in Educational Leadership at Mesa State College (now Colorado Mesa University). Brian and Gretchen love the fact that Community Church of the Rockies is one big family, and are always excited to see the positive impact the church makes in the community. They have one son and two grandchildren who bring enormous joy into their lives. 

Marty and his wife Hollis moved to Grand Lake in 2019 after buying their “forever cabin” and Marty retired from teaching. Marty grew up in the Pacific Northwest and attended Oregon State University to study engineering. After a year, he ended up in the music education department and the arms of Hollis. Prior to his retirement, Marty taught choral music in Washington State, Kansas, and Denver. As an elder, he prays that God would speak His love, grace and forgiveness through him; a broken, yet restored man in Christ and that others would see God’s love in him. Marty and Hollis have two sons, a wonderful daughter-in-law and two beautiful granddaughters.

Wes and Marcia House have made Grand Lake their home for the past 35 years. They own and operate Winding River Resort, a camping and lodging resort, located three miles northwest of Grand Lake. Wes grew up in northern Illinois on a dairy farm and graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Agriculture. He has owned and operated several businesses, including a real estate brokerage specializing in RV and camping properties. Wes and Marcia have five adult children, eighteen grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. 

Chas and Cheryl Cowles bought their current home in north Lake Granby in 1978, but lived primarily in the Arvada-Golden area until Chas’ semi-retirement in 2012. Chas and Cheryl met at Wheat Ridge High School and they were married after his sophomore year at Colorado State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Prior to their retirement, Chas worked in commercial real estate, development and construction in the front range and Cheryl worked as a preschool teacher. They both love the family feel of the church and the fact that the church is so active in the Grand Lake community. Chas and Cheryl have three adult children.

Don and Linda Ray moved to Grand Lake in 2020 after living in the Denver metro area for most of their adult lives. They first met at a small Assembly of God Church in Westminster, CO, were active members of the Arvada Assembly of God church for nearly 35 years, and also served at Red Rocks Church in Golden for 10 years before moving to Grand Lake. They love the people in this community of believers and are excited to be a part of God’s plan in Grand Lake. Don and Linda have three wonderful adult children.