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Gordon Macpherson Joins Pacifica's Board of Trustees

May 1st, 2025


It is with great joy that I share the exciting news that Mr. Gordon Macpherson has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Pacifica Christian High School.

Gordon brings to this role a deep and enduring commitment to our mission of teaching students to think and live well, to the glory of God. His leadership, experience, and passion for Christian schooling will be a tremendous blessing to our community as we continue to grow the work and ministry entrusted to us.

As a Board member, Gordon will help steward the long-term vision and core beliefs of Pacifica—ensuring that we remain rooted in our founding mission while boldly preparing for the years to come. We are deeply grateful for his willingness to serve and for the wisdom, faith, and energy he brings to this important leadership role.

Gordon and his wife, Pam, have been part of the Pacifica family since our very first year. All four of their children have attended Pacifica—beginning with their eldest, a member of our first 4-year graduating class, and ending with their youngest, who will graduate this June. From the start, Gordon has been an integral part of Pacifica’s life, serving on numerous parent and community committees as well as giving considerable time, talent, and treasure. Together, Pam and Gordon have been both contributors to our founding and joyful participants in Pacifica’s journey over the past decade.

It is a beautiful and meaningful testament to Gordon’s love for our beloved school that he now joins the Board of Trustees, even as his youngest prepares to walk across the graduation stage. You can read more about Gordon’s professional background below.

Please join me in warmly welcoming Gordon Macpherson to the Board of Trustees. I also invite you to join us in ongoing prayer for Gordon in his new role, for the faithful leadership of our entire Board, and for God’s continued guidance over our school. We give thanks for Christ’s provision and eagerly anticipate all that He has in store for Pacifica Christian High School.

With great appreciation,

David O’Neil
Head of School
 


About Gordon Macpherson

After having the privilege of being part of the Pacifica Christian Orange County community for 10 years as a parent and member of the Development Committee and various P3 committees, Gordon was invited to join the Pacifica Board of Trustees in 2025.

Gordon and his wife, Pam, who both grew up in Northern California, have four children: Andrew, who graduated in 2019 as a member of the inaugural freshman class; Grace, who is also a school founder and graduated in 2021; Matthew, a 2023 graduate; and Owen, who will graduate in June 2025. 

It was the Carlson family who, in 2013, first introduced the Macphersons to what was then just a concept - Pacifica Christian OC. A visit to the Pacifica Santa Monica campus provided a firsthand opportunity to see the school’s mission—to teach students to think and live well—being demonstrated in the lives of students and faculty. From that point on, they were excited about and committed to the vision and mission and eager to share it with other families.

In addition to being a husband and father, Gordon stays active in the community through First Christian Church in Huntington Beach and Scouting America Troop 1, where he has served in various adult leadership roles, giving him the opportunity to mentor and coach young men. He has enjoyed a professional career working with several multinational consumer product companies in various executive sales roles, which have provided opportunities to live and work in different regions of the country.

He is excited to be able to blend his connection to Pacifica values and culture with his professional skills in order to help guide Pacifica forward as a premier Christian school and growing voice of faith in our community.

Posted in the categories Head of School, News.