Rev. Tyler Spellious
Senior Pastor
He was born in Moline, Illinois to two Tae Kwon Do masters. After graduating from Augustana College, he went to seminary at Chicago Theological Seminary, where he finished his studies in 2017. Since then, his ministry has taken him all over Illinois and Iowa, including Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, and Davenport. Now, he and is pet plant, Norbert, are excited to join United Church of Byron on this new adventure!
Richard Simpson
Youth Ministry Coordinator
He brings over 10 years of experience working with youth and churches. Most recently he was with Stronghold and coordinated their Summer Camp programs for area churches. Richard is married and lives in Leaf River with his wife, Samantha, daughter Raelynn (2 1/2) and son Oliver, (5 months).
Erik Boehmke
Orangist/Pianist
Erik Boehmke grew up along the Rock River in Prophetstown, Illinois. Coming from a music family, he was able to learn from some great teachers in Sterling, Morrison, and Augustana College where he received his Bachelors degree in music performance. After graduating Augustana with honors, Erik decided to take his love of music to learn more and focus on orchestral studies and performance at Baylor University in Waco, TX. At Baylor, Erik studied with Kurt Kaiser, Randall Bradley and Stephen Heyde. Graduating with highest honors he began teaching studio piano, trumpet, and also began teaching at smaller junior colleges.
Erik has a 3 year old husky named Beau of whom he spends a great deal of time with along with being into fitness, nature, and humanitarian work when time permits.
He is also a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association's Overture Council which is a non-profit focusing on programs which support education and music in Chicago.
Bill Groen
Media Specialist
Carla Trommer
Secretary
Carla is one of two great Secretaries we have at the United Church of Byron. Carla is a member of the Meal Ministry Committee and sings in the church choir. She is the church newsletter editor and offers way too much grace to stragglers who have trouble getting material to her by the deadline. Carla is an avid Ice Hogs (and Blackhawks) fan, so don’t even think of scheduling an event that would take her away from an Ice Hogs game. Not gonna happen.
Marsha Gyorkos
Secretary
Marsha is not only a secretary but also a leader of our UCB Fellowship, the resident church photographer, member of the Fundraising Committee, and Memorial Committee. She was a key member of our 175th Anniversary Committee, and is an active part of the Photo Archive Committee. She is the church bulletin editor, so get those changes and additions in by Thursday morning! Marsha is known for having a penchant for purple and a fondness for the Chicago Cubs. Some things cannot be helped.