Staff and Leadership
Meet Ladue’s amazing team!
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Douglas T. King
Pastor, Head of Staff
After college I served as a volunteer in mission with refugees in Mexico and California. I earned my MDiv degree at Princeton while serving congregations in Trenton and Brooklyn coordinating a food pantry and working with people who had come out of the prison system. After seminary I served as an intern at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina…[Read more]
Contact Rev. King at [email protected]
Rev. Dr. Dieter U. Heinzl
Associate Pastor
I was born and raised in Nuremberg, Germany, have lived in the United States since 1987 and am holding dual citizenship—just like the guy from the Bourne Identity … if you are a movie fan. My journey in the US has taken me from Houston to Austin, Texas, to Princeton, New Jersey, and, finally to St. Louis, in August, 2001…[Read more]
Contact Rev. Heinzl at [email protected]
PROGRAM STAFF
David Erwin
Minister of Music
I have been Minister of Music at Ladue Chapel since 2005. I am responsible for the overall music program, which is both my calling and my joy. I direct the Chancel Choir, Youth Choir, Carol Choir, Chorister Choir, Chapel Ringers and Gen/Rev Ringers. I play the organ for Sunday services, as well as for weddings and funerals…[Read more]
Contact David at [email protected]
Rev. Courtney Chandler
Director of Faith Formation and Family Ministry
I grew up in Lawrenceville, Georgia. At the age of thirteen, I announced to my family that I was going to be a minister when I grew up. Being a young girl from the south, my mother explained to me that I didn’t need to be a pastor, but I could marry one. So, I compromised and did both… [Read more]
Contact Rev. Chandler at [email protected]
Anne Peacock
Director of Spiritual Life
I have been a member of Ladue Chapel since 1975, when my family moved here from York, PA. As a student, I was very active in youth fellowship, taught Sunday School, attended mission trips, and enjoyed singing in choir and ringing handbells. …[Read more]
Contact Anne at [email protected]
NURSERY SCHOOL
Karen Valvero
Director, Ladue Chapel Nursery School
SUPPORT STAFF
Adam Levin
Director of Communications
I was born in St. Louis and decided to move out of the big city to rural Ohio for college. I attended the College of Wooster and received my Bachelors in International Relations…[Read More]
Mark Vago
Business Administrator
I grew up in St. Louis in a family of accountants. I have received a Bachelor’s degree from UM St. Louis and a Professional MBA from Washington University and have my CPA…[Read More]
Keith Kult
Financial Assistant
I grew up in Columbia, Illinois. Just recently moved back there. Always loved the small, quiet town and still, just 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Developed a passion for baseball at the age of 8, baseball and numbers…[Read more]
Danica Koster
Administrative Assistant
I am a St. Louis native and a lover of Blues hockey, Ted Drewes, and Imos pizza! I have an adoring husband and 3 incredible children. My oldest lives in California (Erin), and my youngest 2 live at home (Jackson and Leyna)…[Read more]
MAINTENANCE STAFF
