Who we are

Conference Staff

Meet the Western District Conference pastors and staff. Find individual email addresses here or fill out our contact form for general inquiries.

This picture was taken at the March 25, 2022 WDC Staff Retreat at Camp Mennoscah.

Heidi Regier Kreider

Conference Minister

heidirk@mennowdc.org
Heidi cares for WDC as a whole by focusing on God’s purposes, promoting our mission and priorities, and nurturing leaders. She works with the Ministerial Leadership Commission in the credentialing and support of pastors, assists congregations in pastoral search processes, coordinates WDC staff, and builds relationships with other institutions including our denomination, Mennonite Church USA.
Kathy Neufeld Dunn

Associate Conference Minister (Kansas-based)

kathynd@mennowdc.org
Kathy relates to congregations and pastors in Oklahoma, Nebraska and parts of Kansas. Together with the Resource Commission, she equips congregations in areas such as faith formation, safety for children and youth, peace and justice. Kathy coordinates annual assembly planning when it takes place in the northern part of WDC.
Michelle Hiebert

Administrative Assistant

wdc@mennowdc.org
Michelle manages the WDC office, coordinates communications and record-keeping, facilitates registration and preparations for special events, and much more!
Sandra Montes-Martinez

Associate Conference Minister (Texas-based)
214-907-6309

sandram@mennowdc.org
Sandra supports congregations and pastors in Texas, and helps plan for annual assembly when it is in Texas.
Dwight Regier

Bi-Conference Youth Ministry Network Team Leader

dwightr@mennowdc.org
Dwight serves both WDC and South Central Conference as he relates one-on-one with youth pastors to support the formation of faithful disciples among youth.
Violeta Ajquejay Suastegui

Ministry Assistant

violeta@mennowdc.org
Violeta assists in supporting pastors and congregations in Texas, Hispanic ministries, and in church planting.
Jennie Wintermote

Resource Library Director

crlib@mennowdc.org
Jennie provides congregations and individuals with print and DVD resources to help them grow in their faith. She offers suggestions for personal growth, children’s stories, and study materials for congregations, youth and adult groups, and pastors.
Beth Yoder

Business Manager

busmgr@mennowdc.org
Beth works with the Stewardship Commission to maintain financial records and manage the budget.
Bill Zuercher

Volunteer Staff

billz@mennowdc.org