Grace Lutheran Church

Wayne Roth, Chair

Wayne and his wife Darlene are originally from St. Louis, MO and have been members of Grace since 2010. Wayne retired after 27 years from the US Army and has been an elder since 2015. 

Jenny Mortenson

Jenny and her husband William two sons: Michael and Gabriel. Jenny is a US Army veteran who recently finished a Masters in Human Services: Counseling, Marriage and Family.  Jenny was raised Roman Catholic and has been a part of Grace since 2005. 

Dave Potter

Dave and his wife, Roseann, have been worshiping at Grace since 2010.  Dave retired from the US Air Force in 1993, and from a financial services career in 2011.  He has served as either an elder or the congregational president since 2011.

James Young

Jim and his wife Brenda have been blessed with three children and three grandchildren and have been a part of Grace since 2010. James is originally from Pennsylvania and is a labor attorney who is proud to have argued cases before the US Supreme Court.  

Don Fuller, Vice Chair

Don is retired after 22 years in Law Enforcement and Government service. He is a life long Lutheran and became a communicant member of Grace Lutheran Church in 1996.  Don has served in the areas of youth, stewardship, property and currently serves as the Vice Chair for the Board of Elders.

Stephen Simmons

​Stephen currently serves in the United States Marine Corps and resides in Stafford, VA with Berkeley, his Wife of 11 years, and their son Liam.  He is a committed leader and dedicated Father, Husband, and Lutheran.  He has been a member at Grace Lutheran Church since 2019 after transferring from Texas. 

Larry Haeske

Larry and his wife Judy moved to Woodbridge from Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2004, and joined Grace Lutheran church soon thereafter.  They have three school-aged children and are involved in Scouts and swimming in the Lakeridge community. Larry works as a Sr. Software Engineer for General Dynamics on a customers site in Springfield.   

Vern Pedersen

Vern has been a part of the family at Grace since 1990. Vern is a US Air Force Veteran and retired from working in Defense Intelligence. Vern speaks three languages fluently and is an avid sports fan. 

Ferrin Simmons

Ferrin and her husband John are originally from Illinois and Mississippi. They have been attending Grace since 1988. Ferrin enjoys reading and travel. She and John have a goal to visit every US state.