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