Calvary's Leaders
Blair Folsom
Elder | Communications, Seniors, Trustees
Hometown?
Fullerton, California
Family?
Wife Trish (Calvary choir pianist)
Son Brent Folsom Irvine, CA Married
Daughter Wendy McMahan Orange Park Acres, CA Married
Daughter Christina Soderlund Thousand Oaks, CA Married
Daughter Bethany Cook Seattle, WA Married
Son Matthew Folsom Santa Ana, CA Not Married
Ministry/Professional background?
Engineering and management. Specialized in air pollution control by combustion modification. Held various positions of management culminating in General Manager of a General Electric business. Past President of the Caltech Alumni Association. Board of Directors, World Energy Systems. Advisor to the South Coast Air Quality Management District
Education
BS Mechanical Engineering (ME) California State University, Long Beach
MS ME California Institute of technology (Caltech)
PhD ME & Business Economics California Institute of technology (Caltech)
Your dayjob?
Retired to increase my level of Christian service.
Your greatest indulgence?
Chocolate ice cream
Most influential person in your faith?
Wes Brenneman. He was on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ and led me to the Lord when I was a student at Fullerton College in 1965.
Favorite Bible verse?
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Favorite family tradition?
Christmas morning
Favorite sport/sport team or board game?
Bicycle riding – I ride a recumbent bike
Angels Baseball fan
If you could vacation anywhere…where would you go?
North shore of Kauai, Hawaii
Hidden talent?
I can build and repair just about anything.
Most memorable experience here at Calvary?
Writing prayers on the floor of the Worship Center before the new carpet was installed.
What do you like best about serving at Calvary?
The great potential for Calvary to reach so many people in Orange County and around the world.