Meet the Team

Pastor
Rev. Matt Hilgaertner
Pastor Matt has been serving full-time at PCC since May 2025. Matt grew up with two younger sisters in Thousand Oaks, CA. He married Kris (a native of New Orleans, LA) in 1997, and they moved from Atlanta, GA, to Tigard, Oregon in 2000. They have two grown sons, one daughter-in-law, and two dogs. Matt attended Whitworth University, Princeton Seminary, and Reformed Seminary (Orlando).​ He previously served churches in Sherwood, Portland, Lake Oswego, and Peachtree City, GA. He also serves as the Vice President of International Hispanic Ministries, based in Vancouver, WA.

Secretary
Michon Ayles
Michon is the 5th generation of her family to live in the Hood River Valley. Her professional background is in administration and bookkeeping. She loves spending time with her husband Loren, her family, and her dogs. She enjoys reading, cooking/baking, cross stitch, puzzles, and walking.
