Meet the Team
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Rev. Douglas Cox
Rev. Douglas Cox
The Rev. Douglas Cox (“Pastor Doug”) is an ELCA pastor and is driven by a passion for music, justice, and service. He came to Minnesota in 2008 after returning from the island nation of Madagascar, where he and his wife Monica and their two sons served as ELCA missionaries for 8 years. Prior to that, he grew up and pastored in Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC.
His background includes serving for the past 10 years as Executive Director for the nonprofit Global Health Ministries.
Over many years in the Midwest, Doug has discovered the joys of eating lefse, snowshoeing, and abundant opportunities to enjoy music and theatre in the Twin Cities!
You can reach Pastor Doug at pastor@vistalutheran.org
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Cindy Ranwick
Administrative Assistant
Cindy makes sure that everything keeps running from building our bulletins to answering all of your various questions. When not keeping our office functioning, Cindy enjoys spending time with her grandkids or relaxing at the family lake house. You can reach Cindy at cindy@vistalutheran.org
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Eugene Sandel
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Eugene is a gifted choral leader, singer, and educator with a Bachelor of Music degree from St. Olaf College. As a choir teacher at Richfield Public Schools, he's driven by his passion for connecting music and community. In every setting, Eugene brings a heart for ministry, a collaborative spirit, and a deep love for lifting voices in praise. We're excited for this new chapter of music and worship together. You can reach Eugene at music@vistalutheran.org.
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Landon Westerfield
ASSOCIATE ORGANIST
Landon Westerfield is the new Accompanist for Vista, joining on September 21. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance and Literature from the University of Illinois, specializing in early French music. Landon brings extensive experience as a church musician, having served congregations in Kentucky and Illinois.
Outside of music, he works in real estate and finance, managing a diverse portfolio of properties across the Midwest, from historic hotels to modern high-rises. In his free time, Landon enjoys reading and spending time with his golden retriever, Poppy. Vista looks forward to the creativity, skill, and joy he will bring to worship and community life.
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Emma Peterson
ASSOCIATE ORGANIST
Emma loves exploring all forms of musical worship on our beautiful organ. When not on the organ bench, you can find her teaching Special Education, going to Timberwolves games with her husband, and volunteering for social justice causes.
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Anne Marie Proulx
COMMUNICATION LEAD
Anne Marie leverages her 25 years of communications experience to tell Vista Lutheran's story with clarity, creativity, and purpose. Beyond her professional expertise, she's deeply engaged in community volunteering with Girl Scouts and is an active participant in other groups that foster deeper connections within her community.