Meet the South Bay Team
Ministry is more than what happens on Sundays. It is about people.
We serve together as one team, each called to different roles in the life of our church.
Our team is a family of pastors, leaders, and servants dedicated to guiding, equipping, and walking alongside you in faith.
Together, we are connecting with God, growing together, and changing the world through every ministry, every message, and every act of service.
Get to know the people who help make South Bay a place of connection, growth, and transformation.
Pastoral Staff and Ministry Leadership
Tammy Long
Lead Pastor
Tammy Long is currently serving as the Lead Pastor at South Bay Community Church in Fremont, CA. She was Co-Lead Pastor from 2018-2021, after serving as the Executive Pastor since 2010.
Tammy is passionate about seeing people connect with God and grow deeper in love with the Father, Son, and Spirit...
Tony DeGruy
Formation Pastor
As the Pastor of Formation at South Bay Community Church, I guide our community in becoming Christ‑centered disciples whose spiritual growth naturally overflows into justice, compassion, and purposeful action.
My ministry is shaped by the rich legacy of leaders who nurture both the inner life with God and the outward life of faithful witness in the world...
DaNean Harris
Virtual Pastor
Ministry Administrator
Bio coming soon.
Nita Owens
Missions Director
Alginita (Nita) Owens has been serving in missions leadership at South Bay for nearly 10 years and officially accepted her role in 2021.
She oversees South Bay’s P.E.A.CE. Core Team, managing a 12 month calendar for internal and external community projects and initiatives...
Harry Cox
Associate Pastor
Harry Cox has been serving in various part-time ministry positions since 2000. He received his Certificate of License to preach the gospel ministry in 2000, and was ordained as pastor in 2003. He earned a Master’s Degree in Business from Cal State East Bay and a Master’s Degree from Fuller Theological Seminary...
Gerald Ashby
Associate Pastor
Bio coming soon.
Operations and Support
Gayle Caban
Office Manager
Hailing from Massachusetts, Gayle Caban has spent most of her career as a software developer in both the healthcare and manufacturing sectors. She raised two lovely daughters with her late husband then had the privilege of becoming his caregiver for 9 years after he developed a debilitating disease...
Kalle Swann
Office Assistant
Bio coming soon.