Passionate about the arts and the artists that help others rediscover the awe of God, Lori’s thrilled to serve as the Executive Director for Willow Arts – Toward Wonder.

Lori has been with Willow Creek Community Church and the Willow Creek Association for the past 16 years. Prior to joining the WCA staff, she served seven years in the Programming Ministry, as a contributor and producer for Willow’s weekend services and many conferences. She also served within Willow’s Children’s ministry, Promiseland, as Programming Director for Kindergarten through grade 5.

Always motivated to make a difference, before Willow, Lori worked in non-profit at the Arthritis Foundation of Central Illinois as the education coordinator and then moved to Atlanta to be Director of the Gwinnett County Division for the American Heart Association.

Lori has been married for 18 years. She and her husband Ed have two amazing daughters, Brenna & Cassidy.