Meet Our Team
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Pastor, Head of Staff
Daniel Triller
Daniel began his ministry here as the pastor of Ellensburg Presbyterian Church in March 2025. Before this, Daniel served as a solo pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Dillon, MT (2018-2025) and as an Associate Pastor at Bellevue Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, WA (2013-2018). Daniel and his wife Callie have been married for 8 years and have two young sons, Noah (6yrs) and Caleb (4yrs). Daniel is a University of Washington Alum (Go Huskies!) and earned his M.Div. at Gordon-Conwell Seminary in Boston, MA. When he is not working, he can be found spending time with his family, exploring the mountains and hiking trails nearby, or watching a sports game.
You can reach Daniel directly at dtriller@eburgpres.org.
Director of Youth Ministry
Chris Hagan
Chris grew up at First Presbyterian Church in Kennewick and is a pastor’s kid. In 2001, he moved to Ellensburg to attend CWU and study History where he met his wife, Robyn. Through Robyn, Chris got involved as a volunteer with the Youth Ministry at Ellensburg Presbyterian Church. He has served as the Youth Ministry Director since 2011. Robyn and Chris have two children, Lucy and Finn. In addition to his love for his family, the Church, and Jesus, Chris is also way too into J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.
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Praise Team Co-Directors
Greg and Toni
Phelps
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Choir Director and Organist
John and Terri
Harbaugh
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Nursery Attendant
Marissa Berkshire
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Office Manager
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Office Manager
Marissa Berkshire
Marissa grew up in Kent Washington and moved to Ellensburg in 2012 to attend CWU where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food Science. She temporarily moved away to Grant County where she met her Husband, Daniel, and welcomed their first daughter Harmony. They knew they wanted to raise their children in Ellensburg and moved back in 2020. Shortly after they moved back they started attending our Friday Open Gym program where Marissa met members of the church and started as our Nursery Attendant and then became our Office Manager. Marissa and Daniel welcomed their second daughter, Ellie, in December 2024. You can find Marissa and Ellie, her office assistant, in the office on the weekdays.
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Praise Team Co-Directors
Mark and Jenny
Samples
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Custodian
Lisa
Davison
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