Dr. Hyo Lee was born in South Korea and raised in a Christian home shaped by the deep faith of his mother and grandmother. After graduating from Yonsei University and serving as an Army
officer, he came to the United States in 1990 to pursue theological education. He earned his M.Div. from McCormick Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University.

Ordained as an Elder in 1999 in the Tennessee Annual Conference, Dr. Lee transferred to the Virginia Conference in 2000. He has served congregations in Arlington, Danville, Winchester, and Alexandria. While in Winchester, he also taught biblical studies at Shenandoah University and has remained actively engaged in conference and district ministries.

From 2020 to 2026, Dr. Lee has been serving as a District Superintendent in the Virginia Conference, leading the Three Notch’d District with a clear focus on mission and vitality. Dr. Lee and his wife, Kay, have been married for 35 years and have two adult children. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, fishing, and walking trails with Kay.