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Our Staff Values

This is a team that prays, plans, solves problems, laughs, and shows up for each other — holding high standards while also remembering that staff members are whole people, not just job titles. Whether you’re brand new, returning, or discerning your next step, the people on this team are here to walk alongside you as a church family and to reflect Christ’s love from the heart of Charlotte.

Pastoral Staff

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Lewis Galloway

Transitional Pastor

lgalloway@firstpres-charlotte.org
Headshot of Anna Dickson

Anna Dickson

Executive Pastor

adickson@firstpres-charlotte.org
Headshot of Lucy Baum

Lucy Baum

Associate Pastor for Formation and Fellowship

lbaum@firstpres-charlotte.org
Headshot of Chuck Williamson

Chuck Williamson

Parish Associate

cwilliamson@firstpres-charlotte.org
Headshot of Mary Henderson Bowman

Mary Henderson Bowman

Parish Associate

mbowman@firstpres-charlotte.org
Headshot of Rob Spach

Rob Spach

Parish Associate

rspach@firstpres-charlotte.org

Program & Support Staff

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Ministry Area

      Headshot of Andrea Nelson

      Andrea Nelson

      Food Service Manager

      anelson@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Anita Bennett

      Anita Bennett

      Weekday School Assistant Director

      abennett@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Audrey Webb Kahrs

      Audrey Webb Kahrs

      Director of Youth Ministry

      awebb@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Barb Frith

      Barb Frith

      Music Ministry Administrative Assistant

      bfrith@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Ben Treece

      Ben Treece

      Director of Technology

      btreece@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Bradley Thompson

      Bradley Thompson

      Facilities Staff

      Headshot of Brandon Thomas

      Brandon Thomas

      Director of Operations

      bthomas@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Caroline Schaal

      Caroline Schaal

      Assistant Director Child Development Center

      cschaal@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Cierra Christian

      Cierra Christian

      Director of Communications and Digital Engagement

      cchristian@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Crystal Sellers

      Crystal Sellers

      Director of Children and Family Ministry

      csellers@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Dan Ogburn

      Dan Ogburn

      Outreach Coordinator

      dogburn@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Diane Maye

      Diane Maye

      Receptionist

      reservations@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Garrell Keesler

      Garrell Keesler

      FPC Travels Director

      fpctravels@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Gloria Clark

      Gloria Clark

      Receptionist

      reservations@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Heidi Squires

      Heidi Squires

      Interim Director of Outreach

      hsquires@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Jan Gaddis

      Jan Gaddis

      Director of Finance

      jgaddis@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Jane Ives

      Jane Ives

      Membership Coordinator

      jives@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Kai

      Kai

      Facilities Staff

      Headshot of Kaitlyn Davros

      Kaitlyn Davros

      Associate Director of Music

      kdavros@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Kalia Coffey

      Kalia Coffey

      Operations Administrative Assistant

      kcoffey@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Kelly Deal

      Kelly Deal

      Program Director, Child Development Center

      kdeal@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Kelly Harder

      Kelly Harder

      Music Associate / Administrative Assistant for Formation

      kpotts@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of LaTonya Hope

      LaTonya Hope

      Kitchen Assistant

      Headshot of Laura Katute

      Laura Katute

      Associate Director of Finance

      lkatute@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Lauren McCrory

      Lauren McCrory

      Program Director, Weekday School

      lmccrory@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Lauren Russell

      Lauren Russell

      Administrative Assistant to Associate Pastors

      lrussell@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Mark Pestano

      Mark Pestano

      Head of Maintenance

      maintenance@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Michael DeNise

      Michael DeNise

      Executive Director

      mdenise@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Ray Vargas

      Ray Vargas

      Maintenance Technician

      rvargas@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Salesia Dudley

      Salesia Dudley

      Assistant Food Service Manager

      Headshot of Semra Staut

      Semra Staut

      Human Resources

      sstaut@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Sofia Di Dio

      Sofia Di Dio

      Communications Assistant

      smccoy@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Tammy Hatley

      Tammy Hatley

      Head of Security

      thatley@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Tanya Gaspar

      Tanya Gaspar

      Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor

      tgaspar@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Trevor Cook

      Trevor Cook

      Carol Choir Director

      tcook@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Vincent Chanakira

      Vincent Chanakira

      Information Technology Assistant

      vchanakira@firstpres-charlotte.org
      Headshot of Will Celestine

      Will Celestine

      Security Officer

      Headshot of Will Young

      Will Young

      Director of Music Ministries

      wyoung@firstpres-charlotte.org

    Elders

    Class of 2026

    George Climer
    Abigail James
    Ross Loeser
    Missy Logan
    Fritz Porter

    Class of 2027

    Reid Campbell
    Caroline Ford
    Rich Neidinger
    Don Olmstead
    Rick Rogers

    Class of 2028

    Milt Childress
    Katie Curry
    Linda Henley
    Carolyn Jones
    Doug Neely

    Deacons

    Class of 2026

    Diane Carey
    Boyd Coggins
    Julie Cramerson
    Mamie Durham
    Meredith Graves
    Catherine King
    Tarlton Long
    Melissa Parker
    Alan Pernell
    Laura Potts
    Dick Ridenhour
    Suzanne Schweppe
    Kim Sebo
    Keller Smith
    Jenn Williams
    Rick Winn

    Class of 2027

    Anna Bradley
    Kyle Christiansen
    Boyd Coggins
    Lauren Harnett
    Cornelia Hoover
    Elias Humphrey
    Erin Kemp
    Fran Landess
    Nancy Lindsey
    Andrew Parrish
    Sarah Peerson
    Hank Ralston
    Debbie Sidbury
    Ann Temple
    Vint Tilson
    Jennifer Veal

    Class of 2028

    Jenny Allen
    Hunter Bedenbaugh
    Kelsey Butler
    Mark Ethridge
    Tonda Gridley
    Vickie Groetzinger
    Robbie Kirk
    Laura Long
    Linda McKnight
    Mark Mohr
    Jonathan Stafford
    Leslie Stevenson
    Curtis Strubinger
    David Wells
    Scott Wilson

    From Season to Season

    Each October, First Presbyterian holds its annual giving campaign, inviting members to make a financial pledge for the year ahead. These commitments support our mission and ministry and help the church plan its budget with confidence.

    Have you made your 2027 pledge yet? Click below to pledge online, or email communications@firstpres-charlotte.org to request a pledge packet.