Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist – Palatine, IL

Our Board of Trustees

Organization

Countryside Church (CCUU) is a not-for-profit corporation owned and run democratically by its members. The congregation calls Minister(s), establishes an annual budget, but delegates much of the operational responsibilities to a Board of Trustees and supporting committees. The Board hires staff and empowers committees to see to much of the operational work of the church in areas such as membership, finances, and facilities.

Board of Trustees: July 2026 – June 2027

Gary LaBedz

Gary LaBedz
President

Alan Greenland
President-elect

Mike Berry

Mike Berry
Vice President

Pat Wydell

Pat Wydell
Secretary

Rick Rayborn

Rick Rayborn
Treasurer

Ed Monson
Trustee

Bailey Pierce

Bailey Pierce
Trustee

Ryan Schaefges

Ryan Schaefges
Trustee

Joy Simon
Trustee

Elizabeth Van Orden

Elizabeth Van Orden
Trustee