
Mel Svendsen
Lead Pastor
- I serve as the Lead Pastor of Riverview Church.
- I completed my Master’s of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) as well as substantial work toward my Doctorate at the same school.
- I love telling people about Jesus Christ and teaching God’s Word, and love spending time with my family.
- My wife Barbara and I met and were married in Germany and have six children: Joelle, Brieanna, Mandy, Caden, Brady and Capri.

Ben Mechler
Pastor of Counseling / Families Pastor
- I am the Pastor of Counseling, and Pastor of Family Ministry here at Riverview.
- I am one of the Teaching Pastors for Night4All.
- I have my Master’s degree in Bible Exposition from Talbot school of Theology.
- I am a certified biblical counselor.
- My hobbies include gardening, reading, and hiking/camping, cooking and spending time with my family.
- I am blessed to be married to my lovely wife Amy, and privileged to be the father of my son Levi, and my daughter, Lyla.

Hopena Kahakui
Pastor of High School & Young Adults
- I am the Pastor of Young Adults and High School students.
- I have worked in Youth Ministries for the past 15 years.
- I am blessed with a lovely bride, Marlo, and our newborn son Weylan.

Adam Duroy
Pastor of Home Groups, Biblical Instruction, & Singles Ministries
- I run our Home Group Ministry, teach Adult Bible Studies and classes, and oversee our Singles ministry.
- I also run our Prayer and Anointing Ministry. Please contact me, if you are in need of prayer and anointing from our church leaders.
- I have a Master’s of Divinity degree from Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA). I am currently a Doctoral student in Liberty’s PhD in Bible Exposition program.

Caden Svendsen
Junior High Pastor
- I serve as the Junior High Pastor here at Riverview
- I graduated from Biola University with a Bachelor's in Bible, Theology and Ministry with a concentration in Biblical Languages.
- I am currently studying at Talbot Seminary in pursuit of my Masters of Biblical Exposition.
- My hobbies include surfing, playing basketball and pickle-ball.

Janae Kramer
Children's Ministry Director
- I am the Children's Ministry Director here at Riverview.
- My favorite thing to do is camping with my family.
- My husband Kenny and I have three children, Wyatt, Zaya, and Cannon.

Scott Harrah
Worship Leader
- I am the Worship Pastor coordinating with volunteers for Sunday worship and other events.
- My hobbies besides music, are cooking, and baking bread.
- My wife's name is Claudia.

Steph Dynes
Director of Operations
- I am the Director of Operations.
- My hobbies are traveling, and working out.
- My husband Sean and I have a rescue dog named Canelo.

Lindsey Bartolucci
Administrative Coordinator
- I am the Administrative Coordinator and have a passion for serving others.
- Some of my favorite hobbies are crafting, doing hair, and spending time with family.
- My husband, Paul and I have a daughter, Liliana and Marco.

Isabella Rodriguez
Administrative & Connections Assistant
- I provide support to pastors, staff, ministry leaders, and congregation through website and social media management, financial tasks, and connection communications.
- Graduate of California State University, San Marcos, with a B.A. in Psychology.
- My husband and I have one dog, Benji.

Jeanette Kranz
Connections Coordinator
- I am the Connections Coordinator, connecting our congregation through prayer support, celebrations of life, and ministry connections. I also work the Sunday morning info booth on the patio, and share Christ's love and hugs.
- My hobbies are playing the piano for fun.
- I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Greg since July 1974, and we raised a son and three daughters. We have two fidos an eclectus parrot, and finches.

Dave Albertson
Facilities Manager
- My hobbies are woodworking, stamp & coin collecting, and antiquing.
- I am married and have five kids and twelve grandkids.

Sean Cox
Facilities Administrator and Security
- I provide administrative services to our church and staff through building management, ministry and live event scheduling, and security.
- My beautiful wife Shannon and I have two dogs: Tiger Woof and Noel Sophia.
- Shannon and I are professional photographers and have worked around the world.

Shaun Travers
AV Media Technician
- I have the privilege of managing all audio/visual operations and leading the AVL Production Team, ensuring the seamless execution of ministry events and worship services.
- I have accumulated eight years of experience in production, working with churches and local theaters.
- I'm a graduate of San Marcos High School and a passionate musician.

Sawyer Knox
Musical Director / Worship Tracks
- I serve as the musical director at Riverview Church.
- My hobbies include making music and walking my dogs.
- My wife and I have two pups named Millie and Frida.