Dave Murphy served as an Administrator and adjunct professor at Practical Bible Training School (now Davis College) until he began his ministry at Valleyview Alliance Church in May 1991. He served over 24 years as the Lead Pastor at Valleyview and The Bridge Community Center until stepping down on June 28, 2015. During those 24 years, Dave has served on the District Executive Committee, the Licensing, Ordination and Consecration Council and many other District committees. Dave has 33  years of ministry experience in local church ministry, administration and counseling. Dave enjoys reading and playing golf if anyone is interested. Dave and Soni were married on June 19, 1982. They have three grown sons: Benjamin (Ronica), Zachary (Lindsay), and Jeremiah (Melanie) plus three grandsons, Cyrus, Thaddeus, and Gideon.

Melanie started her ministry at the district office in August 2020 and has 25 years of ministry experience, including roles in music and worship, teaching, discipleship, Christian School administration, women's ministry, and as a pastor’s wife. She studied Sacred Music and Bible at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, enjoyed a professional opera career, and has traveled extensively, both singing and teaching about worship ministry in churches and universities worldwide.  Her work includes training church music and worship leaders, speaking, and teaching in addition to district administration. Holding a PhD in Botanical Medicine and Phytotherapy, Melanie operates a private clinical practice specializing in women's natural health and has started an organic, non-toxic skincare line.  She and her husband, Matthew, are proud parents of two teenagers and a large chihuahua.

Ed Lyau assumed the duties of District Bookkeeper in 2014. He is a lifelong resident of Rome, NY attending the local schools and Alliance church. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York and has worked in technical and manufacturing positions. Ed is privileged and blessed to serve as Business Assistant.