Our WPC Staff

REV. Irene Pak Lee, Pastor & Head of Staff

ipaklee@wpcslc.org

Pastor Irene grew up in Ogden Utah and graduated from Weber State in 2003 with a degree in Communications/Public Relations and a minor in Music. With a strong sense of call to ministry since the age of 14, she was accepted into the McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago graduating with a Master of Divinity in 2007. Pastor Irene spent a year at PCUSA headquarters in Louisville developing, training and implementing programs on racial justice and advocacy. She received her first call in 2008 as an Associate Pastor at Daesung Korean Presbyterian Church Sunnyvale CA. She served the Sunnyvale community for four years. Pastor Irene received her next call in 2012 as Associate Pastor at Stone Church Willow Glen San Jose CA. She served this congregation for 11 years. In 2023, Pastor Irene was selected to be a member of faculty for the CREDO program serving Presbyterian ministers

While serving Stone Church, she met and went on to marry her husband, Marion, in 2016. They are raising two beautiful children, Ezra and Eden. Irene’s life is an expression of joy. When she isn’t preaching or programming, you will find her soaking up time with her family, reading books, binge-watching shows and taking hip-hop dance lessons.

Kate Campbell, Director of Family Ministries

kcampbell@wpcslc.org

Kate Campbell brings over a decade of ministry experience in youth, children, communications, and pastoral work. Originally from Texas, she and her husband, Rev. Charlie Campbell, moved to Utah two years ago, where he serves at Price United Methodist Church.

Kate holds a Master of Divinity from Truett Seminary and is pursuing a Master of Arts in Religion, Trauma, and Healing from Iliff School of Theology. Her ministry and research focus on moral and spiritual development and exploring developmentally appropriate ways to teach Scripture.

Rooted in the belief that creativity reflects the image of our Creator, Kate brings energy, thoughtfulness, and joy to her work with families. In her free time, she enjoys painting, exploring local coffee shops, reading, and spending time with her three dogs - Bonnie, Hilde, and Clive.

MISA ANDERSON, PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

manderson@wpcslc.org

Misa moved back to Utah from New York a few years ago.  She has a master’s degree in early childhood education and special education.  She spent 30 plus years working in the early childhood field both teaching and directing.  She is the mother of 6 and the grandmother of 8 who enjoys bowling and is a fan of Snoopy!

DR. KEN UDY, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

kudy@wpcslc.org

Ken is a native of Salt Lake City, earned his DMA in organ performance from Claremont Graduate University. He has served Wasatch as Director of Music and Organist since 1991. He delights us with Bach’s Tocatta and Fugue in D minor at Halloween. He was also organist at Congregation Kol Ami for 25 years and frequently appears as a guest organist at the Salt Lake Tabernacle and with the Utah Symphony. In 2000 Dr. Udy joined the faculty of the University of Utah. As head of the University Organ area, he teaches organ majors and all organ coursework. He also maintains a studio of private organ students. He and his wife have 4 children and 5 grandchildren.

TODD WHEELER, WORSHIP BAND DIRECTOR

twheeler@wpcslc.org

Todd was a high school “Whiz Kid,” composing, arranging, and student-directing a full-featured Easter Cantata. At the University of North Texas State, he studied music composition, piano/voice performance, and jazz studies. After college he formed a band which was signed to a record deal and warmed up for many pop and rock acts. While living in California, his compositions were on several TV shows, and he was a popular local performer. Todd now composes, teaches music lessons, and performs at corporate events, weddings, schools, and senior living centers. He has been the director and pianist for Wasatch’s worship band for 11 years. He works closely with Wasatch’s Director of Music to create classical and modern music for our combined service. Todd is the general manager of a hotel. He loves WPC for its people, the congregational diversity, and the emphasis on excellent worship music.

COURTNEY RAINES, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

craines@wpcslc.org

A Salt Lake City native, Courtney’s faith journey began at Wasatch as a child. She brings broad administrative expertise from multiple industries, combining professional skill with a deep love for the Wasatch community and a passion for service. She is a Certified Church Administrator, Level III (Gold) through the PC(USA) Administrative Personnel Association, where she also serves as the Pacific Region Certification Chair.

Her commitment to environmental stewardship inspired her to found a nonprofit that transforms plastic grocery bags into new, sustainable creations. Our Women of Wasatch support her efforts as their environmental service project.

She and her beloved husband have four children and a lively menagerie of pets.

ALLAN MCINNIS, FACILITies MANAGER

amcinnis@wpcslc.org

Alan has 40 years experience in architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, and facilities management. Among his many careers, he ran his own residential architecture firm, taught sailing, contracted to analyze facilities management and engineering for military bases on the west coast, helped develop automated systems for routine assessment of roads (the model for Google mapping cars), and was facilities manager for Montage resorts in Park City. To simplify his life and decrease his commute, he took a job at Wasatch Presbyterian Church which evolved into the facilities manager position.

ADAM GARDNER, SOUND TECHNICIAN/VIDEOGRAPHER

agardner@wpcslc.org

Adam Gardner grew up in Roosevelt, Utah. He studied art in Europe for two years, and then served a mission in Italy for the LDS church. After returning to Utah, he managed and co-owned a hair salon. In 1997, he moved to California, where he taught himself and became certified in Microsoft programs while managing a showroom in a design center. He was also a video and sound technician for various businesses. He moved back to Utah in 2012 and has been at Wasatch since 2014.  Adam was baptized and joined the church in 2017. During the covid pandemic he filmed, edited, and distributed worship services online. This led to current worship streaming and broadcasts. He is an IT manager for a local hotel chain. He likes WPC because of its diverse congregation and merged traditional and modern worship structure. 

KIAN MCINNIS, PRESCHOOL CUSTODIAN, SUNDAY SUPPORT & EVENT SET UP

Dr. JERRI CRAWFORD, Memorial & Wedding Coordinator

jcrawford@wpcslc.org

Jerri’s father was in the Air Force and she attended 17 different schools before graduating high school.  She lived in Las Vegas where she raised her two sons, taught Special Ed for seven years, and held several administrative positions within the Clark County school district before getting her doctorate in Educational Leadership from UNLV.  She moved to Salt Lake City in 2013 where she served as an elementary school principal for the Jordan School District for 9 years. She has been a member of WPC for 10 years, served as a deacon and recently retired as our Director of Youth Ministries. When she is not lovingly taking care of our community, she enjoys gardening, quilting, reading, working on her house, and hanging out with her dogs, Stella & Betty.