Meet our staff
LEAD PASTORS
TIM & EMILEE FORTIN
Born and raised at River Valley, Pastors Tim & Emilee are passionate about loving God, loving people, worshipping our King and enjoying life through authentic relationships. They desire to help people, in all walks of life, know and experience God’s incredible love for them and to equip them to share that love with others.
youth pastor
chris odegard
Chris is the pastor over student ministry at River Valley and also serves as one of our elders. Chris is passionate about helping young people begin and develop a relationship with God that will lead them into a life of following Him.
Staff Pastor
Zach Brogdon
Originally from Southern California, Zach is a former basketball coach and athletic director who moved to the Treasure Valley to serve as a pastor. He helps oversee our small groups, Sunday experience, and serves on our teaching team. He is married to his wonderful wife Mackenzie, who runs a local Real Estate Team. Together they have 2 amazing children, Hezekiah and Everleigh. Zach loves all thing sports but especially his beloved Raiders.
Children’s Director
Kellie Penn
Born and raised in Boise, Kellie has a heart for the Valley to know Jesus. She has been an educator for more than 13 years and is passionate about teaching kids and encouraging them to grow into the people God has created them to be.
Middle School and Technology Director
David Chamberlain
Raised in Texas, but home in Idaho, David is passionate about The Church and specifically seeing students fall in love with Jesus. He & his wife are kept busy raising their two kids and adventuring into the mountains when they can.