Staff

Dianne Mahler has been with Napa Methodist Church for over 10 years. She began working in her grandmother’s Real Estate and Insurance business when she was just 12 years old and credits this early experience and training with her dedication to customer service. Throughout her career she has primarily worked for small businesses, medical and chiropractic offices, even though when she was in college she said the last place she’d ever want to be was behind a desk! Dianne spends a lot of her off work hours with her large family. With two grown children and their spouses and six grandchildren there is always something fun to do. She states working at her church is her favorite job she’s ever had because of the people she serves.

David has been directing church choirs for nearly 50 years! He was the Director of Worship and Mission at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Sonoma from 1994 until 2019. More recently David was the Music Director at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Rosa. He was also the Artistic Director/Conductor of the Sonoma Valley Chorale from 2008 until 2021. He is currently both Associate Director and baritone soloist with the Consort Chorale of Marin County, and has performed as baritone soloist with the Redwood Empire Sing-Along Messiah! He will also continue to teach conducting at the Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center in Nevada (since 2012).

Brian Shaw’s musicianship is best characterized by his diverse interests, attention to detail, keyboard technique and stylistic authenticity. He holds degrees in classical piano performance, music theory and composition from Northwestern University, with additional music studies at the Berklee School of Music (Boston) and Northern Illinois University. Professionally, Brian works in many different genres as a performing and recording musician, composer, arranger, recording engineer, and a coach for advanced students. Brian founded and operates Ecoutez Music, Inc., an established Napa Valley firm providing musicians, consulting, and other music-related services for weddings, parties, promotional events, holiday celebrations, and religious services.