Our Staff

Here are just a few of the many people who give their time and hearts to the congregation at Eudora United Methodist Church.

Michael Tomson-DeGreeff - Pastor

Pastor Michael has been in ministry for eight years before coming to Eudora: seven years at Pleasant Hill UMC and one year UMC Campus Ministry at KU. Michael has a Master of Divinity from St. Paul School of Theology. He studied music at Berklee College of Music in Boston, and still loves to play drums and write songs. Michael grew up in St. Louis, MO where most of his family still lives. Michael and Steffani have been married for ten years and have four boys: Zachary, Nicholas, Benjamin, and Alexander.

Dean Manwaring - Administrative Assistant

A lifelong native of Lawrence, Kansas, Dean has over 10 years of experience as an administrative assistant, mostly in the legal profession. In addition to private attorneys, he has worked for Douglas County District Court and the District Attorney. He enjoys music, painting and traveling. He is married with two dogs and two cats.

Open - Music Director

Kyndra Boose - Kid's Day Out Coordinator & Childcare Coordinator

So many members give their time and effort to our many ministries. Here are just a few:

Jenn Hanson - Hospitality Team Leader

Elva Kindred - Care Team

Emma Kruger - Youth Representative

Don Bradshaw - Administrative Council Chairwoman

John Scott - Boy Scouts

Kim Stanley - Treasurer

Marcia Bagby - Financial Secretary

Marion Johnson - Missions Team Leader

Rob Claggett - Trustees

Barbara Kruger - Worship Team Leader