Leadership

Bob grew up and attended college in Ohio and then law school in Washington, DC. After practice as a trial lawyer and in corporate law, he worked as a Toyota executive until retirement in 2013. He and his wife Carolin are empty-nesters, with three adult children, Jason, Rebecca and Lindsay, and three grandchildren.
Bob has a passion for service. As current Chairman of the Palos Verdes Estates Planning Commission, he tries to bring the love of Christ to local government. At Peninsula Community Church, he and Carolin have served as co-leaders of the Good Neighbor Team. You’ll often see him at the front door ushering or blowing leaves off the church patio on Sunday mornings. No job is too small!

Bruce McGregor was born at West Point in New York. He has lived in multiple countries as the child of an Air Force Officer, even Palos Verdes in the ’60s. With his beloved wife Lilia, he has four adult children: Jack, John, Katie and Diana. In 2020, he welcomed his son-in-law, Pastor Andrew Staffieri, to the family as Katie’s new husband. Bruce is currently a private defense attorney and delights in showing God’s love and grace to his clients, and mentoring young adults. He particularly enjoys playing his guitar and watching documentaries. In his younger days, he was an avid surfer.   

Robert “Rob” Sherwin grew up on a farm in Indiana. Prior to living in Southern California, he lived in Oak Park, Illinois.  He has two grown children and six grandchildren. Rob is mostly retired but continues to do some consulting in the areas of finance and economics. With his wife, Kristen Willard, he serves on Peninsula’s Mission Support Team. In addition, they have travelled extensively to Africa and Asia to help spread the gospel through humanitarian aid. 

Anthony “Tony” Vula, his wife Demares, and son Calebb have called Peninsula Community Church home since 2008. Prior to living in Rancho Palos Verdes, Tony grew up in Fiji and worked in Australia. He is currently a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for Qantas Airways, and is a dedicated Children’s Ministry leader for VBS.

Jeff McBurney grew up on the northern side of Los Angeles County in the Antelope Valley. He is devoted to praying for the strength to show Christ’s love in his daily walk and is honored to serve on the board at Peninsula Community Church. During his day job he serves as a teacher and literacy coach supporting kids in the classroom. He is thankful to God for his beautiful family. 

Jay Crossman grew up in Phoenix, and has lived in PV and attended Peninsula Community Church since 2022. He and his wife, who is from PV originally, have two young daughters. Jay is an engineering manager in the aerospace industry, and he enjoys serving as an Usher and doing handyman tasks around the church as well.  

Hoon grew up in S. Korea and moved to Southern CA at the age of 18. After completing his undergraduate studies in electrical engineering, he earned his dental degree from UCLA, and has been serving the Torrance community as a general dentist since 1992. Hoon and his wife Anne have been married for 32 years and are blessed with two adult daughters and a son-in-law.  His heart is for serving both local and global communities through Christ-centered ministry. He serves as a welding coach and board member for ReIGNITE Hope, a Christian nonprofit welding training center, and is also involved with A3 Leaders, a global Christian leadership development organization. In his free time, Hoon enjoys woodworking, welding, and urban farming. He is honored to serve the body of Christ at PCC and is grateful to walk alongside others in faith and discipleship.

Dave was born on a Northern California farm, educated at Christian schools and attended Biola University. He served in missions in six countries around the world and educated undergraduates at Vanguard and Hope Universities. Dave has a passion for worship, discipleship, and the practical needs of the local church. His favorite verse is Ephesians 4:15 "But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects of Him, who is the head, even Christ. "

Jim is married to Christie and the father of three great kids: Jeremy, Lindsey and Danny. He is the Senior Pastor at Peninsula Community Church. He grew up in Downey, and spent four years in Dallas and nine in Rancho Mirage. He has lived in the South Bay for almost 32 years – and loves every cool breeze that blows! He enjoys going to Israel and college football … especially the Trojans.