I was born and raised in Iowa with my wife and high school sweetheart, Julie. We attended Iowa State University together before beginning corporate careers that took us all around the country. Following my long stint in the corporate world, I answered a Call to Ministry starting with seminary studies at Phillips Theological Seminary. Before joining the SUMC family, I served as the Associate Pastor at Rogers FUMC and Lead Pastor at FUMC Bella Vista. Julie and I have two sons, the best daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren we love spending time with. I also enjoy fishing and occasionally something resembling a golf game. ​

I have worked for SUMC for almost 10 years. I graduated from Indiana Business College as Valedictorian with an Associate's Degree in Accounting. I've been married to my husband Mark for over 30 years and we have two beautiful children together. In my free time I love reading, watching sports, and going on walks. 

I earned my Bachelor's in Education at the U of A where I also met my husband, Mike. We were married in 1992, raised four children, and moved many times during the 26 years that Mike served in the US Army. We are avid Razorback fans! I enjoy many hobbies, such as cooking, crocheting, gardening, reading, and crafting, but I am a master of none. My latest hobby is being Lala to my three, and hopefully counting, grandchildren. I am a lover of many music genres, all things Christmas, and am a ‘sappy movie’ fanatic.

I am a retired public school music teacher of 21 years and have been a church musician for 50 years. I've been at SUMC for over 20 years. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Education from Missouri Southern State University and a Master's from the University of Arkansas. My wife Martha and I have three sons together. I also currently play with the Saxophonics.

I graduated with a Bachelor's in Music Education from Missouri Southern State University. I am a retired public school orchestra teacher of 29 years and currently teach piano and strings from my home studio. My husband Tim and I have three sons and two precious schnauzers, Gus and Max. In my free time, I love getting lunch with friends, going to the movies, and reading. 

I have served as pianist and organist at SUMC for over 20 years. I received a Bachelor’s in Music from John Brown University and a Master's of Music from the U of A. I filled a collaborative pianist position at the U of A before serving as Program Director and Piano Instructor at the university’s Suzuki Music School. I also established a private piano teaching studio where I was able to gain a reputation for producing award-winning students over the last two decades. I am an avid reader and enjoy gardening, biking, cooking, and traveling in my free time.  

I am currently a student at LSU studying history! I grew up in Conway Arkansas where I attended and graduated from Conway Christian School. I have two cats (echo and ghost) and had all kinds of reptiles and other animals growing up. I love trying new coffee places, reading, and watching movies.

I graduated in May of 2024 from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor's in Health Sciences. I am currently pursuing my Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy also at UCA. I have attended SUMC my whole life and have a passion for serving my community. Outside of school and work, I enjoy reading, playing sports, volunteering, and spending time with my friends and family.