Elders of the Cold Harbor Road congregation

William Burton (Shepherd)

William (Bill) Burton previously served as a deacon at CHR. Bill is married to the former Geraldine Miller. They have two sons, Alonzo and Nathan. Bill was employed by the City of Richmond school system and taught Automotive Maintenance at the Richmond Technical Center. He retired in 1999. Brother Burton was in the United States Air Force for 20 years "and two days". He is a combat veteran of the Vietnam War and worshipped with the church in DaNang. Bill is a renowned song leader. He and Geraldine are very active in evangelism and visitation. Brother Burton's influence has endeared him to brethren throughout this part of the country and beyond.

Ron Herman (Shepherd)

Ron Herman is a native "Richmonder." He and his wife, Charlene, have one daughter, Jillian. Ron is now retired, but previously served as a principal at Lucille Murray Brown Middle School in Richmond. They are one of the original families of CHR. Both Ron and Charlene are very active. Ron is one of our song leaders and director of our Vacation Bible School. He was one of our deacons before becoming an elder. Another one of Ron's talents is in cooking. A CHR potluck wouldn't be complete without Ron's fried fish or a fried turkey.
Dave Young (Shepherd)
Dave Young is originally from Nashville,Tennessee. Dave is married to Kay and they have two sons David, Jr., a member of the Cold Harbor Road Church of Christ and Ken who lives in Columbia, Tennessee.  Dave and Kay have four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Dave served in the U.S. Navy (USS Hornet) during the Korean Conflict.  Dave retired from the A.H. Robins Pharmaceutical Company (29 years) and the Macy's Company (10 years). Dave is a former deacon of many years and he and Kay are both active at Cold Harbor Road Church of Christ.
Steve Knox (Shepherd)

Steve is originally from northern West Virginia.  Steve is married to Dee Dee and they have two sons, Austin and Cody who are members of the Cold Harbor Road church of Christ.  Steve and Dee Dee are both very active in the congregation, attending most functions and being involved in most projects. Steve is employed by a business that supplies "Farm" stores and works for the corporate office in Pricing, Richmond, Va. Steve is a former deacon and has been very active in the buildings and grounds.  

Minister
​Doug Haught

Doug Haught is originally from the Mid-Ohio Valley.  He graduated from Ohio Valley University, Lubbock Christian University and completed his Masters at Amridge University. He worked with churches in Winchester, VA and Albany, GA before locating to Mechanicsville in 2017.  He is involved in evangelism and community outreach. Doug spent twenty years in the Retail Industry working for Leggett, Everything Rubbermaid and The National Wildlife Federation before beginning full-time preaching.  Doug and his wife Linda have two adult sons, Reuben (Rachel) and Daniel.