  Administrative Assistant to Pastor John MahaffeyJudie came on staff in April of 2002, and is the Administrative Assistant to Pastor John Mahaffey but also assists other Ministry Team Members. Judie is also involved in the orchestra, worship teams, coordinates the decorating committee, looks after the rental of church facilities and many other duties. She has a wonderful husband Bob, 2 wonderful sons (Rob and Kevin), 2 beautiful daughters-in-law (Laura and Amanda) and two fabulous grandkids (Tyler and Kara).
 Receptionist/Secretary
Patti is known by many people in our church because of her friendly voice in answering most of the phone calls that come to the office. Her involvement with us started when she volunteered from 2005 to 2007. Patti came on staff 4-days per week starting in March of 2007. Patti is involved in several ministries; most notably Grief Share and Alpha. Patti has 4 grown children and 10 grand children (and counting...)
Felicia Cosma
  Bookkeeper
Felicia joined our staff as bookkeeper in 2011. She attended the University of Oradea where she earned the Ontario equivalent of a Bachelor degree in Accounting and a Master degree in Business Management. From 1990 to 2007 she was employed by the Romanian Commercial Bank in Oradea. Upon arriving in Canada, Felicia upgraded her skills by taking courses in Recruitment & Selection, Compensation, and she graduated Accounting and Payroll Administration program. She is now a Certified Payroll Practitioner. Felicia is married to Ovidiu with one son (David).
Bryan Cochrane
 Custodian Bryan joined our team in May of 2000 with responsibility over the custodial and maintenance needs of our facilities. Before coming to us, Bryan spent 5 years as a custodian at Hamilton & District Christian High School. Over-and-above his full-time work on staff, Bryan is involved in our Tuesday evening Kids Klub ministry as well as the Nursery ministry. Bryan is married to Bettina and has 3 young children (Dylan, Zachary, and William).
Henry Kirsch
 Assistant Custodian Henry joined our team in January of 2012. He is married to Suzanne (the Children's ministries director at West Highland) and has 2 children: Sarai and Caleb. The Kirsches are relatively new to Hamilton having moved from Regina in 2010. Henry has filled pastoral positions in two churches prior to coming to West Highland, and is ordained with the North American Baptist Conference. Henry assists Bryan with meeting the custodial needs church and is grateful to serve West Highland in any way he can. On Sunday mornings he can be found in Starkids teaching the juniors. He has also taught a Trec class on Sunday night. In his spare time he enjoys reading, astronomy, and woodwork.
Lynda Garner
 Administrative Director - Academy of Music Lynda has taught Secondary School Music and Business for the York Region Board of education for 36 years, initiating and writing courses in music. She has been involved with many music groups, singing with Cantabile Chorale of York Region, singing with and accompanying the York Troubadours, and playing with many musical theatre productions over the years.
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