Our Team

  • Rev. Eddie Kahler

    Executive Director/Pastor

    Eddie is an ordained elder in the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. He received a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University Divinity School (MDiv ’17) and a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry (biblical languages minor) from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor (B.A. ‘14). Prior to being appointed at TCU Wesley, Eddie served as the associate pastor at Genesis UMC in southwest Fort Worth.

  • Hanna Newcomer Sliva

    Associate Director

    Hanna is a student at Brite Divinity School. After graduating from Tarleton State University, Hanna worked in public education and the foster care sector of social work. She served as a Pastoral Intern at the Tarleton Wesley Foundation for three years and the Director of Youth Ministries at FUMC Mineral Wells for six years. She is passionate about the student experience, mental health and wellness, and developing young Christian leaders.

  • Josie Burell

    President

    Hometown: Louisburg, Kansas

    Major: Finance/Real Estate | Class of 2026

    Favorite sonic drink: Cherry limeade

    Favorite thing about Wesley: The dinners on Wednesday night!

  • Divine Aghedo

    Outreach Coordinator

    Hometown: Cypress, Texas

    Major: Accounting/Finance | Class of 2027

    Favorite Sonic Drink: Fanta

  • Matthew Bailey

    Worship Coordinator

    Hometown: Flower Mound, TX

    Major: Instrumental Music Education | Class of 2027

    Favorite Sonic drink: Cherry limeade slushie

    Fun fact: I once sang happy birthday for both my dad and Prince Harry at the same time!

    My favorite thing about Wesley: I love the welcoming and supportive community we have here. I truly feel like this is a place that I belong.

  • Theda Leeka

    Welcome Coordinator

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    Major: Music Education | Class of 2028

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  • Grace O'Neil

    Mission/Service Coordinator

    Hometown: Wheeling, WV / Greenville, TX

    Major: Psychology | Class of 2027

    Favorite Sonic Drink: Hi-C Fruit Punch

    Fun Fact: I learned how to knit and crochet before I learned how to tie my shoes.

    My favorite thing about Wesley: I love having a place where I can worship and connect with people who are so loving and accepting!

  • Tyler Pham

    Community Coordinator

    Hometown: Richardson, Texas

    Major: Instrumental Music Education | Class of 2027

    Favorite Sonic Drink: Cherry Limeade

    Fun Fact: I have two younger sisters

    My favorite thing about Wesley: The people! (and snacks of course)

  • Oliver Roberts

    Discipleship Coordinator

    Hometown: Commerce, TX

    Major: History & Political Science | Class of 2028

    Favorite Sonic Drink: Cherry limeade

    Fun fact: My spirit animal is a capybara!

    Favorite thing about Wesley: Dinner!

  • Brecht Shagena

    Hospitality Coordinator

    Hometown: Keller, TX

    Major/Minor: Movement Science/Child Development | Class of 2027

    Favorite Sonic Drink: Ocean Water with Powerade

    Fun fact: I love Harry Styles!

    My favorite thing about Wesley: The community!

  • Knox Stroman

    Wednesday Night Coordinator

    Hometown: Bedford, Texas

    Major: Music Education | Class of 2026

    Favorite Sonic Drink: Cherry Limeade

    Fun fact: I can Yo-Yo!

    My favorite thing about Wesley: Sense of community and the ability to relax and take a step back from college when the semester gets crazy.