Elder

Jude grew up in Ohio, attended Catholic schools for 12 years through high school.  A religion class was a daily occurrence while attending school, along with many other occasions to practice the faith.    Jude married his wife, Georgie, in 1967, and together they have 4 children (Todd, Shannan, Ashley, Aubrey), and 12 grandchildren.  They moved to the Dallas area in 1985.  Jude initially served as a pilot in the Air Force until 1970, followed by graduating with an MS degree in Computer and Information Science in 1972.  He then served in various software engineering management positions until retiring in 2010.

Jude and Georgie started attending Willow Bend Church in 1996 and quickly became involved due to its Christ-centered focus and a supportive congregation.  Jude became more active on men’s ministry activities and in serving others by participating on the water filter mission team into Chiapas, Mexico, and some volunteer handyman projects.  He is now retired and has served as an Elder in the church since 2017.  Jude is charged with oversight of the church’s facilities and the Children’s Ministry.

Tod grew up in Irving, TX, and move to Carrollton, TX in 1986. Tod has been married to his wife, Angie, since 1983, and together they have 3 children who all grew up in Willow Bend Church – Nick (married to Sierra), Melanie and Lauren. In 2022, Tod and Angie became proud grandparents to Ellie Marie. Tod holds a BBA in Computer Science from the University of North Texas.

Tod and his family have been attending Willow Bend Church since 1998. Tod has been serving in the media ministry for the Sunday services since 2000 and has been faithfully serving as an Elder since 2020. Tod also handles all the technology for the church.

Justin Walton serves as an elder with a passion for serving others, both locally and globally. A proud Texas A&M Aggie, Justin graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering and brings a foundation of leadership and problem-solving skills to his role. Beyond his technical background, Justin cares deeply about discipleship and investing in the spiritual growth of others. His heart for service extends to both local outreach initiatives and global missions, where he enjoys being involved in sharing the hope of the gospel and offering practical help where it’s needed.

In his role as an elder, Justin seeks to lead with humility, supporting others in their faith and nurturing a spirit of unity and care within the church family.

Whether at home, at work, or on the global mission field, Justin strives to serve God’s kingdom faithfully through every aspect of his life.

Justin is married to his wife, Diane, and together they have three children — Parker, Peyton, and Knox.

David was born in Chicago Illinois where he also met his wife Jeanine. David received Jesus as savior at age 13. He received Bachelor’s and Masters degrees from Dallas Baptist University. The Hampton’s moved to Plano in 1983. David was a small business owner then had a 28 year career with Verizon managing several engineering, standards, and construction teams. He has been involved in music since the age of 5. His hobbies are Gardening, Ham Radio, and collecting/restoring tools. David’s Bible focus is on; sharing the Gospel, making disciples (to Jesus) and seeking wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and discernment from God.