Patrick Baker was born and raised in West Michigan. He first heard of salvation through Jesus and was saved as a young boy in Sunday School. Patrick later met and married his high school sweetheart whom he also met at the same church. Patrick and Kimberly have been married since 1988 and are blessed with four wonderful children – Abigail, Rachel, Jack and Anna and three of their spouses Brandon, Jesse and Jennifer. They have attended Redeemer Eagle Valley since 2021 and believe that coming to this church was all a part of God's providence.  Patrick is an Executive who has led many companies in the market place and is currently serving as General Manager for a long-standing company in the Vail Valley. The Bakers are no stranger to the High Rocky Mountain Region as they are all avid skiers. 

Contact Patrick at patrick@redeemer.family.

Originally from Missouri, Justin married his high school sweetheart Melinda and quickly moved to Colorado in 2007. Together they are raising four active children, ranging from high school to elementary school. Justin's faith journey began through Young Life in 1997, and he and his wife remain deeply involved, leading Young Life at Eagle Valley High School to impact the lives of local students. The Brandt family has been part of Redeemer Eagle Valley Church since 2014, finding a deep connection within the community. Justin serves as a teacher and a volunteer basketball coach at Eagle Valley High School. Outside of work and ministry, Justin enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, and weight lifting, embracing the active lifestyle of the Eagle Valley. He is excited to continue growing in faith and service alongside his family and church community.  

Contact Justin at justin@redeemer.family.

Heath Talbot was born in Lincoln, NE and moved to Kansas when he was six.  He was raised "Protestant" but didn't come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ until he was 28 years old.  Heath married Rebecca on October 1st, 2003 in Ft. Myers, FL and they have called Gypsum home since 2006.  They have three wonderful children, Abigail, Jaxson & Jayson living under their roof and one son Hunter who went to be with Jesus at ten months of age on 09.09.09.  Heath enjoys golf, hanging with his family & setting up and tearing down church every Sunday!

Contact Heath at heathtalbot@gmail.com.

Paul Vejraska is a Colorado native who was saved by Jesus at age 13 and is grateful to be at Redeemer. He is a tax accountant and relishes the challenges and opportunities to solve problems that this work provides. Paul enjoys making and listening to music, the Colorado outdoors, and being with friends and family. He has served as Deacon of Finance since May 2024.

Sarah Hopkins is a Texas native who has called Colorado her home since September 2011. She met her husband, Scott, here in the Vail Valley and the two of them were married on June 24, 2017. They have been blessed with two wonderful children, Selah and Micah. Sarah enjoys being on the river with her family, writing about her faith and motherhood, rock climbing, and every dance party her children request (which are countless). Both Sarah and Scott have served on the praise team since 2021.

Twila grew up in a Christian family and has known Jesus for a long as she can remember.  She is married to Michael and has 2 grown sons, Collin and Connor.  She enjoys spending time with her family and 2 dogs, Nordic skiing, biking, camping, painting and baking brownies for everyone.