Meet our Elders
Dan Maketansky
Dan accepted the role of Lead Preaching Pastor at Holland Church in 2018. Dan grew up at Holland Church before he went to college. He has a B.A. from Boyce College and a Masters of Divinity and PhD from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dan married His wife, Rebecca, in 2015 and they have welcomed 4 children into their family. Dan’s favorite Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 3:18. Many Pastors and authors have impacted Dan’s ministry but his favorite book is ‘The Pleasures of God' by John Piper. Dan loves spending time with his family and traveling to Cape Cod. His favorite vacation was to Palm Springs, CA. Dan is also a fan of Boston sports, especially the New England Patriots. He loves cats, drinking coffee, and is a collector of cacti. Dan is thankful that the members of Holland Church have an evident love for Jesus and is encouraged that God is continually making us a more caring community.
Luke Bardsley
Luke was born and grew up in the neighboring town of Sturbridge, MA. He attended college at Westfield State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics. God saved Luke in his early 20’s and Luke began attending Holland Church in 2003. Shortly after, in 2004 he married his wife, Victoria, and they have been blessed with four children. Luke became an elder in 2009. He and Victoria love serving the families of Holland church and are involved with mentoring other couples together, specifically encouraging them as they care for their families and teach their children the Bible. His favorite Bible verse is Romans 11:36 and he loves the story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50. Luke enjoys spending time with his family traveling to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Florida, historical sights, and nature destinations. He also loves to Golf. Luke enjoys building new relationships and serving alongside other men within the body. More than anything he loves that the Bible is taught at Holland Church and that people are being trained up in righteousness.
Jeff Pearson
Jeff grew up as the son of a music minister. After living in Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan with his family, he moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 2005 to attend Boyce College. While at Boyce, Jeff received his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies and met his wife, Becky, who he married in 2010. In 2011 Jeff and Becky moved to Sturbridge, MA (where Becky grew up) and they joined the church in Holland. Since that time, they have had the blessing of welcoming three beautiful daughters into their family. Jeff became an Elder in 2012 and currently serves as the Music and Youth Pastor for the Holland Church. Some of the most formative influences in Jeff’s life and ministry have been pastors and authors like Patrick McGoldrick, Alistair Begg, Kevin DeYoung and John MacArthur. Jeff is a huge sports fan, both watching and playing. While he is a committed Cubs and Buckeyes fan, he is a die-hard Cleveland Browns superfan. Jeff loves that the Holland Church is committed to biblical truth in everything they do, for the glory of God.
Bill Hardy
Bill was born in Boston, MA. He is a life-long and die-hard Red Sox fan. Bill attended the Wentworth Institute for his college years. He received his BS and MS in Civil Engineering. Bill Married his wife, Sally, in 1982. The Lord blessed them with four children, but these days they are enjoying the blessing of grandchildren. Shortly after God saved Bill in 1996, he and Sally began attending the Holland church. Bill is one of our small group leaders. He also helps to organize various ministries from ushers to missions trips and anything inbetween. Some of his hobbies are joining the church on men’s retreats and short-term mission trips. Bill also enjoys traveling with Sally, especially to quiet places where they can just enjoy peaceful time together. His favorite Bible verses are Romans 12:1-2 and he loves serving the church family here in Holland.
Jayson Wilbur
Jayson grew up in the areas of Auburn and Worcester. He attended and studied math at WPI before moving to Indiana to continue his education at Purdue. While there he met his wife Stephanie and after returning to the area in 2002, they began attending Holland Church. Jayson became an elder of Holland Church in 2012 and is currently involved in our Sunday School and Small Group ministries. Jayson and Stephanie live in Holland and if you're up very early in the morning you may see Jayson around town on his morning run.
Eric Willard
Eric is a Massachusetts native, growing up in the Worcester/Auburn area. He attended Merrimack college where he received a BSBA in accounting. In 1981, Eric married his wife, Carol. They began attending Holland church in 1987. God blessed them with two children who grew up at Holland Church. In 1989, Eric was called to eldership and he continues to serve in that role today. He primarily serves as a treasurer for Holland Church, overseeing all of our finances. Eric has many hobbies, including tennis, woodworking, and landscaping. He is a fan of Boston sports teams and even plays ice hockey himself! Eric enjoys traveling with his family to Hilton Head, South Carolina. His favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:11-13 and he loves that Holland Church is committed to teaching the Bible.