Meet Our Team

Rev. Bill Mains - Bridge Pastor

Robert Gee - Director of Music / Church Secretary

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​​Robert A. Gee has been Music Director at CDLC since September 2010. His duties include serving as organist/pianist, choir director, scheduler of lectors/assisting ministers, and Sunday morning sexton. 

Robert has been a church musician for more than 50 years. Robert is also a composer, conductor, and arranger; several of his recent compositions have been written for services at CDLC. Robert directed the DVD presentation Will You Come and Follow Me – The Windows of CDLC. He has been involved in 139 theatrical productions as musical director, pianist, conductor, or actor – sometimes all four in one show! Robert is also an insatiable reader. 

In 2016, Robert added the work of Parish Secretary to his service. He keeps us well informed and organized, editing the Weekly News and covering the many little details that allow the congregation to serve God. 
 
​He is proud that his family includes his mom, brother and sister (and their spouses), 3 nieces, 2 nephews, 4 grand-nieces, 6 grand-nephews, and a step-grand-nephew. Above all, he is grateful for his family in Christ at Capitol Drive Lutheran.

Steve O'Connell - Sherman Park Gathering Place Coordinator

​Steve O’Connell had the idea of a drop-in center for older adults in the Sherman Park neighborhood over a decade ago. Working with area agencies and the ELCA, the Sherman Park Gathering Place was created in 2002.

Steve brings 10 years of theological training, 8 years of educational experience as a high school English/Theology teacher and High School Administrator to the SPGP. Steve teaches bible classes, leads discussions, runs exercise classes when needed, wraps bread, transports people to and from home… anything that is needed each day.

​Says Steve; “I have found the ministry to be rewarding in many ways as I age. It is good to stay active and to interact with older adults who have such a wealth of wisdom and knowledge. Every day at the Gathering Place is a blessing for me!”

Wendy Bahr - TenderCare Director

​Wendy Bahr joined the staff at TenderCare in August of 2013. She comes with extensive experience in child care administration, having spent a significant part of her career at La Causa, Inc. on Milwaukee’s south side.

​Wendy has a passion for teaching children, supporting the development of teachers, and in her spare time digging in the dirt and tending her garden.