Leadership

Aaron is a born and raised Hudsonite. He graduated from Hudson High School in 2000, and really, never left. He attended a "few" area colleges before graduating from University of Northwestern St. Paul (fancy title we know) with degrees in Biblical Studies and Theology. He and his wife Emily (also a local girl) deeply love and are sold out to the Hudson community and founded HILLCITY in 2013 with a group of 10 others. Aaron might not be your typical pastor. Sure, he has a beard and tattoos (basically requirements now), but he also believes strongly in things like laughing in church, sharing his faults, and even a hint of sarcasm now and then.  He believes that asking questions and struggling through doubts is what having faith and following Jesus is all about. When he's not being working, he enjoys spending time with his kids, coaching, riding his bikes, mowing his lawn, and watching and playing sports (although often not well). Reach out, he really would love to hear from you!
Contact Aaron below or by emailing aaron@hillcityhudson.org

Max is a Hudson grad from 2009. He is proficient in all things IT and also loves to play board games. He is a recent graduate of Grand Canyon University (go Lopes!) with a degree in Biblical Studies. Max has a passion for logic, critical thinking and helping people work through their questions to get answers. He LOVES hanging with youth, playing golf, and most of all the US of A. Max oversees all of our youth program, as well as helping out with Sunday services, volunteering and church leadership. He also enjoys playing online games, watching movies, watching the Big Bang Theory, and following the local sports teams (except he's a 49ers fan).
Contact Max below or by emailing max@hillcityhudson.org

Maddie graduated from Hudson High in 2014. She moved to Iowa for a brief time, but after discovering that corn fields aren't her thing, she moved back to the Twin Cities and got a degree in Music Therapy from Augsburg. Maddie LOVES to sing, and to help people experience the joy that only music can bring. She leads worship at our Sunday morning services and at our youth group each week, and does so with real passion. She picks our worship set each week, guides our teams every Sunday, and strives to bring people into the presence of God through worship. She can play just about anything you need her to, and her voice has best been described as a mixture of Lauren Daigle, Celine Dion and Maria Callas (it's opera people). When she's not singing with us, she's probably singing somewhere; either in her folk trio, at her music therapy job, or with her husband. Maddie also enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to her family's cabin, the sunshine, and being afraid of butterflies and birds.

Jordan graduated from Hudson  in 2004. He's always had a passion for music and singing, and was involved in drama and music throughout his High School and College (UNWSP) career - starring in such feature presentations as; The Music Man, Into the Woods (twice), and many others. He also has been the recipient of many flag football touchdown passes (from his brother), and is a three time flag football champion. Jordan helps lead our worship teams each week, and guides our services through song and prayer. Jordan has a heart for helping people experience the love and presence of God through worship, and has been doing so at HILLCITY for 6 years. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, video games, playing in a band, watching Wisconsin sports, and sitting in a good hot tub.

Lisa graduated from Hudson High in 1994. She is the literal definition of an optimist. After some time in California, she moved back to Hudson with her Husband Tony and their 4 kids. She is a Hudson celebrity after starring on the little screen show "The Biggest Loser," and now leads people in all sorts of athletic and health based endeavors. Lisa loves Jesus real big, and wants to see people feel loved as well. She has a passion for helping people realize they are loved by God and seeing them walk in that love. When she's not hanging with HILLCITY kids, you'll probably find her; watching her kids in sports or theatre, helping people exercise, doing something fun with her husband, or watching a sappy movie or TV show. 

Rebecca and her husband Josh have been married 14 years and have three wonderful kids, who love to swim, dance, play baseball, and go to school. She graduated from high school in New Richmond, Wisconsin in1996, and the PHD Academy in 1999, with a license in barbering and cosmetology. And then again with a Bachelors of Science in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls in 2013.

When she’s got some well deserved free time, Rebecca really enjoys traveling with her family, gardening, attending concerts with her daughter, and getting new tattoos. During the week, Rebecca loves working with people in her three entrepreneurial endeavors; her salon, permanent jewelry, and skin care. She loves getting to talk to people about her faith, and singing along with her favorite songs on the radio. She really feels like God has put her in a position to help people feel heard, and make the best out of some of the hardest kinds of situations.

If you’d like to get involved in helping with HILLCITY Kids, or you have a question about the program, reach out and let Rebecca get you plugged in our the answer. She’s got one of the biggest hearts and most wonderful smiles around - and she’ll be happy to get you whatever you need.

Donna is HILLCITY’S Ms. Everything. She literally keeps our church running. From special functions, to after church parties, to setting up and tearing down every Sunday - Donna really does it all! Donna graduated from River Falls in 1977, and moved to Hudson two years later. After running a daycare for ten years, Donna ventured out and became the manager of the deli at County Market, here in Hudson. She was the grand Poobah there for 18 years and just recently retired, coming on staff at HILLCITY, after having “volunteered” for years.

Donna and her husband Jeffrey have been attending HILLCITY for over six years, and are integral members of our congregation. In their spare time, they enjoy camping, biking, going to and volunteering at wineries & breweries, and riding on her moped! Between them, they have 7 children and 6 grandchildren, who Donna enjoys spending lots of time with. If you’re looking for a way or place to volunteer, or someone to help you with your next get-together, don’t hesitate to ask her. She really is the best!

Eric is the financial guru of HILLCITY, helping us balance our budget and keeping track of where each and every penny we take in comes from and goes. Eric and his wife Alison have been attending HILLCITY for the last two years, after Alison retired as the principal of Trinity Academy here in Hudson.

Eric is originally from California, graduating from Leland High School in San Jose, where he was a football and baseball player. After attending Santa Clara University for two years, Eric transferred to San Jose State and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. He continued his love for sports through coaching at his high school alma mater and St. Mary’s College. He eventually taught at St. Mary’s as well, while coaching baseball and football.
 
Eric and Alison have been married for 39 years, and have three great sons, including our Associate Pastor, Max. His middle son Will lives in Japan, with his wife and their two kids, and their youngest son, Matt, lives in New Richmond with his wife and son, and teaches 5th grade at Trinity Academy.

When he’s not hanging with family or watching football, Eric really enjoys golfing and traveling with his wife. He’s really excited to be a part of the HILLCITY family, and giving back through his gifts in data analysis. If you’ve got any questions about the finances of HILLCITY, or are just looking for someone to enjoy a round of golf with, give Eric a shout. He’s always willing to answer questions, or get you in touch with someone who can!

Ben is a Hudson High grad (2001), loves the outdoors and woodworking, and enjoys watching the Minnesota Twins. He has two sons, one wife, and one dog. Ben has a passion for seeing men grow in their faith and our men's mentoring program. If you ever want to spend time with Ben, you can offer to accompany him to the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota, or take him out for a burger and a drink. 

Tony graduated from Hudson High in 2000, and came back after an illustrious career as a weatherman in Sioux Falls, SD.  He and his wife run a homestead and farm stand in the area and are passionate about growing vegetables. They also raise chickens, pigs, goats, one dog, and three children. Tony loves to plan and strategize ways to help the local church impact the world for Jesus. Tony excels at helping people get connected and helping them find ways to use their gifts. 

Adam graduated from Hudson High in 2002. He went to college in La Crosse, where he got a degree in Elementary Education. He has worked at E.P. Rock in Hudson since coming home. He and his wife have two kids, and live in Hudson. In his free time, Adam like to sample craft beers, eat vegetables, watch the Milwaukee Bucks, and tease his pastor. Adam is a quiet leader, who always has a great thought from God at just the right time.