Staff
Originally from California, Tracy Hausman received a Bachelor of Arts in history and religion from Pacific Lutheran University. She then received her Masters of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology. She served as pastor of three United Methodist Churches in Boulder for a total of fifteen years before becoming pastor of Father Dyer United Methodist Church in 2005. Tracy enjoys spending time hiking with her husband, Nordic skiing with her two teenage children, and trail running with her dog.
Contact: 970-453-2250
Carol
Christiansen was born and raised in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, where her family
was active at Trinity United Methodist Church. She graduated in 1983
from the American Institute of Business in Des Moines and worked as a
court reporter there until 1989. She then moved to Eagle, Colorado,
and was employed as a court reporter until she retired in 1999. Carol
has lived in Breckenridge since 1992.
Staff Organist and Accompanist
music@fatherdyer.org
Contact: 970-453-2250
As a pianist and organist, Dale has been involved in
performing choral and church music as well as teaching Suzuki Piano. She holds and Bachelor of Music Education
degree from the University of Wisconsin and also did graduate study there with
Howard Karp. Over the last twenty years,
Dale has held positions at a variety of churches, including Asbury United
Methodist in Minneapolis, St. Johns Episcopal in Wausau, WI, United Church of
Christ in Green Bay, Our Lady of Victory at the Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia,
and the United Methodist Church of Rhinelander, WI.
Contact: 970-453-2250
Emilie is from Laguna Niguel,CA but moved from San Diego where she lived and breathed triathons. She relocated to Breckenridge 4 years ago to be with her husband Travis and also to be back in the mountains. When she is not working at Father Dyer Church or Hostessing at Modis you can find Emilie, Travis, and their dog Whiskey outside. They are a very active family and are always on the move either mountain biking, running, skiing, or hiking in the back country.
Contact: 970-418-0242
With over fifteen years of experience in church music performance and direction, Lori Schneider received a Bachelor of Music in Performance from Indiana University at Ft. Wayne. Before moving to Colorado in 2001, Lori taught private music lessons, marching band, and color guard. She also had regular performances at churches in northeastern Indiana and directed church bell choirs. Lori currently conducts the Father Dyer Chancel Choir, Dyer's Fyer Band, and oversees the Technology Ministries, Fine Arts Council, and the Summit County Children's Choir. She also teaches piano privately.
Laurel Wehrman
Director of Children and Family Ministries
Contact: 970-453-2250
Originally from
Nashville, TN, Laurel Wehrman has called Summit County home for over 11 years.
She received a B.A. in Religion from Belmont University and an A. A. S. in
Graphic Design from Nashville State Community College. She has a diverse
background in Youth Ministry, Graphic Design, Photography and is a former
Gymnastics Coach. Laurel is also the Author/Publisher of a personalized
children's book, "The Amazing, Wonderful, Super, Magnificent,
One-of-a-kind (Name)" (www.kidsworthpress.com). In addition to Children and Youth
Ministry, Laurel enjoys spending time in the mountains with her family: skiing,
mountain biking, running, hiking or just relaxing on their deck.
Director of Summit County Children's Choir
Lorna Wolf has been Music teaching in the Summit School District for
the past seven years and is currently the Music Teacher at both
Breckenridge Elementary School and Upper Blue Elementary School. Before
joining the Summit School District she was the Choral Director for both
High School and Middle School programs in the Albuquerque Public
Schools. Mrs. Wolf has a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University
of New Mexico.
Lorna Wolf