Board of Trustees

"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." - Romans 12:10

Board of Trustees

Terri Buccino

Chairperson

Terri has been involved in MOPS, MOMs n MORE, and MOMS with Teens, in addition to other Women’s Ministry programs, and has served as a volunteer for La Casa’s Sunday school, VBX and youth theater productions.

She and her husband, Drew, began attending La Casa in 1995 and soon after, her parents and sisters joined as well. All three of their boys (now ages 24, 21, and 19) were baptized and confirmed at La Casa de Cristo and grew up participating in children’s and youth programs.

Terri and Drew have co-led small group studies and the entire family participated in the Mazahua Valley Ministries service trip in 2018.

She is a healthcare attorney, currently working for Vitalant (formerly United Blood Services), a national non-profit provider of blood products and transfusion medicine services and research. Terri has served on the governing boards of several non-profit organizations in the Valley and was a member of the Maricopa County Foster Care Review Board for several years.

Dennis Woods

Vice-Chair

Dennis, his wife Traci, and their three children have attended La Casa de Cristo since 2003.  Dennis was baptized as an adult at All Saints Lutheran church in January 2001 with his daughter Audrey, 23.  They also have two boys, Dillon, 21, and Carson, 20, both baptized at La Casa de Cristo.

Dennis served on the Men’s Leadership team and also served as Director of Men’s Ministry. Traci has taught Sunday school and the children have all been involved in youth ministries including Confirmation. Dennis is a Project Manager for the Information Technology Services team at Salt River Project.  The family resides in Cave Creek and the children attended (or graduated from) Cactus Shadows High School.

Board - Dennis Woods

Matt Hatfield

Treasurer

Matt has been a professional in the accounting field for nearly three decades and has amassed a wealth of valuable experience. He currently is a partner at a local CPA firm where he leads the Project Professional service line. Prior to that, he served in the roles of Vice President-Market Leader for a large global professional services firm, CFO/COO for a health care company, and Senior Accountant for a group of three utility companies. He started his career with a Big Four CPA firm.

Matt has significant experience serving on Boards of Directors. He currently serves on the Board of Southwest Behavioral Services, Arizona’s largest behavioral health company, where he is the current chair of the Audit Committee. In addition, he serves on the Board of Integra International, a worldwide association of CPA firms. He is a past board member, and past chair, of Arizona Business Leadership Association. Finally, Matt is a member of the Executive Partner group at his CPA firm.

Matt and his wife, Kristi, have attended La Casa de Cristo for over 20 years. They are both Arizona natives and were raised in Scottsdale. They have two adult children who were confirmed here. Matt is a member of a weekly men’s accountability group started at La Casa de Cristo over 17 years ago.

Board - Matt Hatfield

Tracy Spooner

Secretary

Tracy has been a member of La Casa de Cristo for over 15 years and has served on the Board of Trustees for two years. She and her husband of over 25 years, Tim, have four boys who all attended La Casa de Cristo’s preschool. Tracy has been involved with the MOMS Leadership Board for many years, serving as a Mentor Mom and currently the Monthly Ideas Coordinator for the MOMs group.

Tracy graduated from Horizon High School and then ASU, receiving a degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught at Liberty Elementary School for over ten years. In her free time, Tracy enjoys hiking, golf, and music.

Board - Tracy Spooner

Robb Logterman

Robb and his family have been a part of the La Casa de Cristo community for seven years. He has found his niche in working the Saturday evening service as an usher. In addition, Robb is an active participant in a weekly men’s group. As a family, they have been active in various Christmas outreach programs throughout their time here.

Robb’s wife, Jenny, is a teacher at La Casa preschool and serves in several areas of La Casa de Cristo’s kid’s ministry. Their daughter, Lily, will be a part of the confirmation program starting in 2024. They also have an adult son, Oliver, who resides in the Valley, and volunteers alongside his family when he is able.

Robb is in technology sales and currently works for a technology integrator. He is looking forward to taking on a leadership role within the church and, along with his family, will continue to give back to the church and community.

Board - Matt Logterman

Frank Heldt

Frank is the president of Heldt Lumber Company, a 65-year-old business selling lumber and building materials. He is an active member of the board of directors of several Christian charity organizations, including Fuller Seminary and Christians in Commerce. 

At church, Frank is a PHD graduate, a member of a men’s discipleship group, was an Alpha leader for many years, and a leader of the congregational study of the Purpose Driven Life. 

He and his wife, Pat, have been members of La Casa de Cristo since 1975. Frank has guided our various building projects, has served on the Board of Trustees since 2000, is the former chairman of the Board, former Vice President of the congregation.

Board - Frank Heldt