Jamie Trussell
Lead Pastor
jamie@redeemerds.org
Jamie moved to Dripping Springs with his family after serving Harvest Church and Downline Ministries in Memphis, Tennessee. Before Memphis, he served as a Senior Pastor in the Austin area and is thrilled to be back in a part of the country that feels like home. Jamie holds a B.A. from Auburn University, an M.A. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry from Biola University's Talbot School of Theology. Jamie married Shana in February 2013, and they have been blessed with four children: James, Gabe, Kyle, and Grady. Jamie hopes to see Redeemer become a community of disciple-makers that sees the gospel multiply to the ends of the earth.
Billy Suess
Associate Pastor
billy@redeemerds.org
Billy and his family love the Dripping Springs community. Most of his career has been with Young Life Ministries, where he pioneered Young Life in Dripping Springs in 2003 and then served in various roles for many years. Most recently, Billy has served as the Executive Director of Community and Culture at Hyde Park Schools in Austin. He attended Texas A&M University (whoop!), where he met his wife, Melissa. They married in 2003 and have two amazing kids, Piper and Hank. Billy earned a Master’s in Theological Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has also completed coursework in nonprofit organizational management. He loves to run, write, drink coffee, tell stories, and be anywhere near a body of water.
Jonathan Tyner
Associate Pastor
jonathan@redeemerds.org
Jonathan moved to Dripping Springs in 2022 to help plant Redeemer. Before moving to Dripping Springs, Jonathan lived in Midland, Texas, where he worked in the energy industry. Jonathan is grateful for the opportunity to serve God's people in Dripping Springs. He desires Redeemer to be a community shaped by God's mercy and grace—through the power of the Holy Spirit. Jonathan has been married to Lauren since 2008, and they have two sons. Jonathan holds a B.B.A. in Management from the University of Texas Permian Basin and is pursuing a Master's degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
Hamilton Heald
Associate Pastor
hamilton@redeemerds.org
Hamilton and his wife, Laura, moved to Dripping Springs in 2022. Before moving to Dripping Springs, the Healds lived in Midland, Texas, where Hamilton worked in the energy industry. Hamilton attended Samford University and received a B.S.B.A. in Finance. Hamilton is excited to be a part of what the Lord is doing in Dripping Springs.
Rob Goates
Worship Pastor
rob@redeemerds.org
Rob grew up in a family of musicians and has always been surrounded by music. In junior high, Rob’s love for music was met with an opportunity to serve on a youth worship team. Since then, Rob’s passion for leading worship has only grown. Rob has been married to Danielle since 2010, and they have three children. Rob holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas.
Erin Hounsel
Children’s Ministry Director
erin@redeemerds.org
Erin is a native Texan who spent 17 years in the Seattle area with her husband and children, helping to plant churches by serving as a children’s ministry director in several of these church plants. Erin and Tyson are thrilled to be back in Texas and moved to Dripping Springs in 2022. Erin holds a B.A. from the University of Texas and has been married to Tyson since 2006. They have been blessed with three children: Piper, Walker, and Weston.