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Elder Team Class of 2027-2028

  • Tommy LeFebre [Discipleship]
  • Debbie Dailey, Continuing Ruling Elder [Mission & Outreach]
  • Kim Pickens [Member Care]
  •  Mariee Rogers [Worship and Music]
  • Jack Botts, Continuing Ruling Elder [Building & Grounds]

    • Nominating Committee for 2027–2028:

            • John McIntosh

            • Sara Foster

            • Dawn McLean

      Debbie Dailey,  Mission & Outreach
      Continuing Ruling Elder
      I was born in Columbus, Georgia, and spent 38 years working for CSX Railroad before retiring in 2018. In 1999, I moved from Lakeland to Lithia, Florida, which I now call home.

      My son, Aaron, and his golden retriever, Sunny, live in the Orlando area. We enjoy spending time together, watching superhero movies, and, of course, cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

      When it comes to hobbies, mine can be summed up pretty easily: gardening, gardening, and more gardening! I am a member of the Riverview Garden Club and also enjoy sewing and spending time with friends. I volunteer at the Florida Aquarium, where you can often find me in the Wetlands surrounded by Florida’s diverse wildlife—from alligators and spoonbills to the many other creatures that make our state so special.

      I joined First Presbyterian Church of Brandon on April 23, 2023, and becoming part of this body of believers has truly been one of the highlights of my life. I enjoy socializing with my church family, reaching out to others, and finding meaningful ways to serve.

      Currently, I am involved with Meals on Wheels, Family Promise, Sunrisers, Sunday School, Women’s Bible Study, the Nursery, and Faithful Friends. Each of these ministries brings joy and special meaning to my life while providing opportunities to serve others and strengthen relationships within our church and community.

      I am especially excited to continue my term on our Mission Team and look forward to serving alongside others as I continue to grow in my faith.

      Kim Pickens, Member Care

      I was born 70-some-odd years ago in Kansas, grew up in Missouri and went to college in Iowa. So, I had a very Midwest upbringing. It sometimes shows in my very practical, “What do we need to do here?” mentality. Totally schooled in what was then the “United” Presbyterian tradition: active in my local church, spent many summers at what was then Mound Ridge Presbyterian Camp (now Mound Ridge Retreat Center), and active at my college (Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA), which was and is affiliated with the Presbyterian church.

      After college, I worked for a year as Director of Christian Education at my local church before joining the Coast Guard. I wanted to “See the world” – or at least see some water! I was commissioned as an ensign in 1979, and married Ernie Gibson, another Coastie, in 1981. Ernie stayed on active duty for 30 years, while I went back and forth between Reserve and active duty in my 30-year career. Together we had two sons, Kurt and Todd, and also a number of foster children along the way. We got to be stationed on both coasts and overseas twice, and we wouldn’t trade any of it for anything!

      Now that we are both retired, our main activity is being grandparents. We have two grandkids that we frequently babysit: Alexia (12) and Connor (7), as well as two others who live in the Ft. Myers area: Miabelle (5) and Derek (3). We moved to Florida in late 2018, joining FPCB in 2019. Ernie can be seen serving donuts and coffee on Sundays in Mauldin Hall; he’s also a driver for Meals on Wheels. I was an Elder for Member Care here a few years ago. I’m also active in First Crafters, First Ringers, Sunday School, and Meet and Eat, and am a member of the Presbytery’s Commission on Church Vitality. In my spare time, I am an avid gardener, doing my best to promote native and/or ecologically-friendly gardening. (Just don’t ask me if “that green thing” is a weed; I might have to use my app!)

      Jack Botts, Building & Grounds
      Continuing Ruling Elder

      Jack was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was a member of Bethel United Presbyterian Church until joining the United States Navy in 1977. Following his military service, he completed his education and began a career in procurement, working in a variety of manufacturing facilities. In 1997, Jack transitioned from manufacturing to distribution, becoming Director of Purchasing for a Parker Hannifin distributor in Florida. After 22 years with the company, he retired in 2019.

      Jack joined First Presbyterian Church of Brandon in 2009 and has been actively involved in a variety of mission and outreach efforts. One especially meaningful experience was serving with an “I Am Hope” team, where he was fortunate to be part of the first group to serve on opening night. Working alongside fellow church members through this ministry gave Jack an even deeper appreciation for God’s love and compassion and strengthened his desire to serve others.

      That experience led Jack to serve as an Elder with the Mission and Outreach Ministry from 2021–2022, where he was involved with ministries and organizations including Family Promise, Heifer International, ECHO, and others.

      Now serving as the Building and Grounds Elder, Jack is excited to continue another term working alongside a dedicated team to help ensure that FPCB’s facilities are well maintained, welcoming, and ready to support the many ministries and activities of the church.

      Jack and his wife, Teri, live in the Summerfield Crossing community of Riverview.

      Marie Rodgers, Worship & Music

      My family  (husband Dennis, children Zach and Jenny) and I relocated from Michigan to Florida over 30 years ago.  We became members of First Presbyterian of Brandon in 2002. I’ve enjoyed teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and serving as a Stephen Minister. It’s also been a privilege to serve as an elder in the Member Care and Discipleship ministries. I am very thankful for the abundant opportunities to learn and deepen my faith as a part of this faith community, including adult Sunday School and pastor’s Bible studies.

      Recently retired after 27 years with the School District of Hillsborough County, I am blessed to be a full-time “granny-nanny” for my grandchildren who truly fill my heart with joy. In my spare time, I enjoy running, knitting, reading, and spending time with family.

      I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve in the Worship and Music ministry.

      Tommy LeFevre, Discipleship

      My connection to First Presbyterian Church of Brandon began as a child when the Evans family welcomed me into their lives and church community. FPCB is where I grew up, where I married my wife, Sandy, in 1998, where we baptized our two sons, Cole and Evan, and where I have had the joy of watching them grow into the amazing young men they are today.

      Inspired by the servant leaders who mentored me at FPCB, and building on 28 years of service in public education as an ESE teacher, instructional mentor, and district leader, I am excited to step into the role of Discipleship Ministry Elder. Discipleship is about helping believers of all ages grow deeper in their relationship with Christ, and I look forward to collaborating with our leadership team to foster intentional learning, community, and spiritual formation.

      Elder Team Class of 2026-2027

              • Lauren King [Discipleship]

              • David Leach [Stewardship]

              • Elizabeth McNair [Personnel]

              • Bill Newton [Mission]

              • Pat Ogden [Member Care]

              • Cheryl Rogers [Worship and Music]

              • Nancy Staley [Finance]

      Nominating Committee for 2026–2027:

            • Marianne Evans

            • Bill Ogden

            • Elizabeth McNair

      Pat Ogden: Member Care

      Bill and I have been married for fifty-nine years, raised three sons, and are blessed with seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons. That’s a lot of birthdays to remember! We met in my hometown, Dayton, Ohio, in 1965 while Bill was stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and I was in my senior year at Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing. We married on September 10, 1966, and then moved to Columbus, Ohio, so I could attend the RN to BSN program at The Ohio State University, which I completed in 1969.

      Our first two sons were born in Columbus in 1970 and 1973, and I became a Lamaze Instructor, which literally was a labor of love. While in Columbus, we joined Overbrook Presbyterian Church, which offered fellowship in the Highlanders Group for young married couples and also introduced me to hearing handbells for the very first time, cascading from the balcony as if coming from heaven. Happily, I was able to join the Handbell Choir, and I have been a “ding-a-ling” ever since. In 1978, we moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, for a new job for Bill. We found another church home at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, which happened to also had a handbell choir. It was a beautiful church nestled in the pine trees and offered lots of activities for family and youth. Bill and I both became Elders there. I also continued to teach childbirth classes, and in 1980, our third son was born. We loved living in Raleigh and would have been content to stay there forever; however, God had other plans for us.

      A job transfer for Bill brought us to Tampa in 1989, and we bought a home in Valrico. We visited FPCB just to check it out. We were warmly welcomed, and we have felt at home here ever since. Of course, it helped that there was also a handbell choir. With one son in college, one in high school, and one in grade school, I decided it was time to pursue a full-time nursing career.

      I worked as a Public Health Nurse for two years and then eighteen years as Patient Health Education Coordinator for Tampa General Hospital Ambulatory Care. I had the opportunity to attend the USF College of Public Health and receive an MPH degree. I love combining teaching with nursing and enjoy serving our church as a Faith Community Nurse, along with Linda LaComb Willians, and serving on our Health Ministry Team, which is part of Member Care.

      I look forward to serving as an Elder on the Member Care Ministry Team to welcome visitors, friends, and new members, and care for our congregation “…to promote hope, Christian nurture, spiritual maturity, and commitment to the life of Christ.”

      Cheryl Rogers: Worship & Music

      Hello, Church Family! I am happy to be coming on the Session in the Worship Ministry Team. I served on Session about ten years ago, and it feels right at this point in time to be coming back. My husband, David, and I returned to FPCB in 2003 after he retired from the Marine Corps. We had previously been members of the church in 1986-89 when David was stationed at MacDill Air Force Base. We have two daughters and three grandchildren, who you will occasionally see attending services. I have enjoyed serving as a Sunday School Teacher, VBS Crafts Leader, Preschool Board Member, and “Behind the Scenes Banner and Adornment” Committee. I grew up in the Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from the University of Georgia, traveled as a military spouse with David for thirty years, and settled here in Brandon. I am looking forward to working for you, my Church Family, and praising God together.

      Elizabeth McNair: Personnel

      I am a native North Carolinian, born into and raised in the Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church in Tarboro, North Carolina.  I can honestly say I am a Presbyterian by birth, and as Paul Reiter said, also by choice.

      My family moved to Brandon in October of 1975 from  Fort Wayne, Indiana and I have been a part of this congregation since then.  My husband Ed and I have  2 daughters, Beth and Catherine, who were raised in this church.   They, like their mother,  found First Presbyterian, Brandon, to be a very special place.

       It has been both a privilege and a blessing over the years to have been an active part of many of our church’s programs as well as serving on Session several times.  I  look forward  to service this time and pray I will discern what God would have me do now in these challenging times.

      David Leach: Stewardship 

      My wife, Hyeim, and I have been with this church for over 8 years, and we have both been in the Presbyterian Community since we got married in Honolulu, Hawaii. Most of our service in the church has been in the Korean Communities until we joined First Presbyterian Church of Brandon. I have been involved with the youth children of our church for over 6 years, until recently in when some of the families have stepped in to help support this wonderful program. I have been actively involved with a couple of our mission groups because I believe it is our responsibility to support the efforts to help others in our community, and I feel that this church does it very well. I was part of the Discipleship Committee for about 6 years, and this was the first role as an Elder that I served on. Stewardship is a new path for me, and I believe that God is providing an opportunity for me to grow and enrich my spiritual journey. I look forward to serving as Stewardship Elder to support our church’s vitality and growth.

      Nancy Staley: Finance 

      My husband, Andy, and I have been members of FPCB since 2012. We’re childhood sweethearts and have been married for 55 years. We’re blessed with two adult children, Tammy and Marc, who live in Colorado, and three grandchildren—Tynan, Laney, and Katie. Though Tynan and Katie were called home far too soon, their lives continue to shape our hearts and faith in profound ways.

      I was a late bloomer when it came to college, attending Regis University at night while working full-time as an executive admin for Progressive Insurance in Colorado. In December 1996, I proudly graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Regis University.  After moving back to Florida, I continued again as an executive admin at Bausch & Lomb Pharmaceuticals for nearly 20 years before retiring in 2016.

      My hobbies include genealogy, creating Mixbooks (photo books of our travels), and preparing Wednesday Night Bible Study lessons. For ten years, we were blessed to care for my mother in our home until her passing in 2022 at the age of 94. With both Andy and me now retired and no major obligations at home, we’re joyfully embracing our dream of traveling the world together.

      I was born in Orlando and raised in Apopka, and I’ve been a Presbyterian all my life. From the moment we found FPCB, we felt at home and quickly became involved—attending Sunday School and participating in church functions. Before COVID, I coordinated communion for both services, and since then, I’ve taken on coordinating the usher schedule. Andy and I have also led the Wednesday Night Bible Study classes for women and men for the past ten years. I’m deeply grateful for the faithful group of women who gather each week and have helped me grow in my walk with Christ.

      Though I’ve often served quietly from the sidelines, I’ve felt God’s gentle nudge to step forward this year and serve as an elder. I’m honored by the opportunity and look forward to learning, listening, and growing in faith as I serve our church family.

      Bill Newton: Mission and Outreach

      Originally from Parkton, North Carolina, I graduated from NC State University and was a cadet in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). I entered the US Air Force as a communications and computer maintenance officer. I had assignments in several states, including Alaska and overseas in the Azores. I retired from MacDill AFB in 1986. I became a government contractor for two years before returning to government service with the United States Special Operations Command at MacDill AFB as a Program Manager and later Acquisition Executive, retiring in 2006. My hobbies include golf and playing the bagpipes. As a mason, I am a member of the Egypt Shrine Bagpipe Band and a past member of the Tampa Bay Pipes and Drums. My wife’s name is Sharon, and I have two daughters and a son (deceased), along with three grandchildren.

      Elder Team Class of 2026-2027

              • Lauren King [Discipleship]

              • David Leach [Stewardship]

              • Elizabeth McNair [Personnel]

              • Bill Newton [Mission]

              • Pat Ogden [Member Care]

              • Cheryl Rogers [Worship and Music]

              • Nancy Staley [Finance]

      Nominating Committee for 2026–2027:

            • Marianne Evans

            • Bill Ogden

            • Elizabeth McNair

       

      Past Elder Teams

      Class of 2025

      Lauren King  (Ordain & Install)
      Linda Lacomb-Williams (Ordain & Install)
      John McIntosh (Install)
      Terrie Morrison (Install)
      David Royle (Install)
      Jackie Williams (Install)
      Jim Yockey (Install)
      Ken Gay, Clerk of Session

      Class of 2024

      Elena LaRussa: Building & Grounds
      Bill Ogden: Mission & Outreach
      Kim Pickens: Member Care
      JoEllen Preston: Discipleship 
      Rae Vinson: Worship & Music 
       
       
       

      Class of 2023

      Roz Dill

      David Leach

      John McIntosh

      Ben Pabst

      Kathy Thorson

      Jann VanDyke

       

Nominating Committee for 2027–2028:

Debbie Dailey,  Mission & Outreach
Continuing Ruling Elder
I was born in Columbus, Georgia, and spent 38 years working for CSX Railroad before retiring in 2018. In 1999, I moved from Lakeland to Lithia, Florida, which I now call home.

My son, Aaron, and his golden retriever, Sunny, live in the Orlando area. We enjoy spending time together, watching superhero movies, and, of course, cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

When it comes to hobbies, mine can be summed up pretty easily: gardening, gardening, and more gardening! I am a member of the Riverview Garden Club and also enjoy sewing and spending time with friends. I volunteer at the Florida Aquarium, where you can often find me in the Wetlands surrounded by Florida’s diverse wildlife—from alligators and spoonbills to the many other creatures that make our state so special.

I joined First Presbyterian Church of Brandon on April 23, 2023, and becoming part of this body of believers has truly been one of the highlights of my life. I enjoy socializing with my church family, reaching out to others, and finding meaningful ways to serve.

Currently, I am involved with Meals on Wheels, Family Promise, Sunrisers, Sunday School, Women’s Bible Study, the Nursery, and Faithful Friends. Each of these ministries brings joy and special meaning to my life while providing opportunities to serve others and strengthen relationships within our church and community.

I am especially excited to continue my term on our Mission Team and look forward to serving alongside others as I continue to grow in my faith.

Kim Pickens, Member Care

I was born 70-some-odd years ago in Kansas, grew up in Missouri and went to college in Iowa. So, I had a very Midwest upbringing. It sometimes shows in my very practical, “What do we need to do here?” mentality. Totally schooled in what was then the “United” Presbyterian tradition: active in my local church, spent many summers at what was then Mound Ridge Presbyterian Camp (now Mound Ridge Retreat Center), and active at my college (Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA), which was and is affiliated with the Presbyterian church.

After college, I worked for a year as Director of Christian Education at my local church before joining the Coast Guard. I wanted to “See the world” – or at least see some water! I was commissioned as an ensign in 1979, and married Ernie Gibson, another Coastie, in 1981. Ernie stayed on active duty for 30 years, while I went back and forth between Reserve and active duty in my 30-year career. Together we had two sons, Kurt and Todd, and also a number of foster children along the way. We got to be stationed on both coasts and overseas twice, and we wouldn’t trade any of it for anything!

Now that we are both retired, our main activity is being grandparents. We have two grandkids that we frequently babysit: Alexia (12) and Connor (7), as well as two others who live in the Ft. Myers area: Miabelle (5) and Derek (3). We moved to Florida in late 2018, joining FPCB in 2019. Ernie can be seen serving donuts and coffee on Sundays in Mauldin Hall; he’s also a driver for Meals on Wheels. I was an Elder for Member Care here a few years ago. I’m also active in First Crafters, First Ringers, Sunday School, and Meet and Eat, and am a member of the Presbytery’s Commission on Church Vitality. In my spare time, I am an avid gardener, doing my best to promote native and/or ecologically-friendly gardening. (Just don’t ask me if “that green thing” is a weed; I might have to use my app!)

Jack Botts, Building & Grounds
Continuing Ruling Elder

Jack was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was a member of Bethel United Presbyterian Church until joining the United States Navy in 1977. Following his military service, he completed his education and began a career in procurement, working in a variety of manufacturing facilities. In 1997, Jack transitioned from manufacturing to distribution, becoming Director of Purchasing for a Parker Hannifin distributor in Florida. After 22 years with the company, he retired in 2019.

Jack joined First Presbyterian Church of Brandon in 2009 and has been actively involved in a variety of mission and outreach efforts. One especially meaningful experience was serving with an “I Am Hope” team, where he was fortunate to be part of the first group to serve on opening night. Working alongside fellow church members through this ministry gave Jack an even deeper appreciation for God’s love and compassion and strengthened his desire to serve others.

That experience led Jack to serve as an Elder with the Mission and Outreach Ministry from 2021–2022, where he was involved with ministries and organizations including Family Promise, Heifer International, ECHO, and others.

Now serving as the Building and Grounds Elder, Jack is excited to continue another term working alongside a dedicated team to help ensure that FPCB’s facilities are well maintained, welcoming, and ready to support the many ministries and activities of the church.

Jack and his wife, Teri, live in the Summerfield Crossing community of Riverview.

Marie Rodgers, Worship & Music

My family  (husband Dennis, children Zach and Jenny) and I relocated from Michigan to Florida over 30 years ago.  We became members of First Presbyterian of Brandon in 2002. I’ve enjoyed teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and serving as a Stephen Minister. It’s also been a privilege to serve as an elder in the Member Care and Discipleship ministries. I am very thankful for the abundant opportunities to learn and deepen my faith as a part of this faith community, including adult Sunday School and pastor’s Bible studies.

Recently retired after 27 years with the School District of Hillsborough County, I am blessed to be a full-time “granny-nanny” for my grandchildren who truly fill my heart with joy. In my spare time, I enjoy running, knitting, reading, and spending time with family.

I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve in the Worship and Music ministry.

Tommy LeFevre, Discipleship

My connection to First Presbyterian Church of Brandon began as a child when the Evans family welcomed me into their lives and church community. FPCB is where I grew up, where I married my wife, Sandy, in 1998, where we baptized our two sons, Cole and Evan, and where I have had the joy of watching them grow into the amazing young men they are today.

Inspired by the servant leaders who mentored me at FPCB, and building on 28 years of service in public education as an ESE teacher, instructional mentor, and district leader, I am excited to step into the role of Discipleship Ministry Elder. Discipleship is about helping believers of all ages grow deeper in their relationship with Christ, and I look forward to collaborating with our leadership team to foster intentional learning, community, and spiritual formation.

Elder Team Class of 2026-2027

Nominating Committee for 2026–2027:

Pat Ogden: Member Care

Bill and I have been married for fifty-nine years, raised three sons, and are blessed with seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons. That’s a lot of birthdays to remember! We met in my hometown, Dayton, Ohio, in 1965 while Bill was stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and I was in my senior year at Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing. We married on September 10, 1966, and then moved to Columbus, Ohio, so I could attend the RN to BSN program at The Ohio State University, which I completed in 1969.

Our first two sons were born in Columbus in 1970 and 1973, and I became a Lamaze Instructor, which literally was a labor of love. While in Columbus, we joined Overbrook Presbyterian Church, which offered fellowship in the Highlanders Group for young married couples and also introduced me to hearing handbells for the very first time, cascading from the balcony as if coming from heaven. Happily, I was able to join the Handbell Choir, and I have been a “ding-a-ling” ever since. In 1978, we moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, for a new job for Bill. We found another church home at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, which happened to also had a handbell choir. It was a beautiful church nestled in the pine trees and offered lots of activities for family and youth. Bill and I both became Elders there. I also continued to teach childbirth classes, and in 1980, our third son was born. We loved living in Raleigh and would have been content to stay there forever; however, God had other plans for us.

A job transfer for Bill brought us to Tampa in 1989, and we bought a home in Valrico. We visited FPCB just to check it out. We were warmly welcomed, and we have felt at home here ever since. Of course, it helped that there was also a handbell choir. With one son in college, one in high school, and one in grade school, I decided it was time to pursue a full-time nursing career.

I worked as a Public Health Nurse for two years and then eighteen years as Patient Health Education Coordinator for Tampa General Hospital Ambulatory Care. I had the opportunity to attend the USF College of Public Health and receive an MPH degree. I love combining teaching with nursing and enjoy serving our church as a Faith Community Nurse, along with Linda LaComb Willians, and serving on our Health Ministry Team, which is part of Member Care.

I look forward to serving as an Elder on the Member Care Ministry Team to welcome visitors, friends, and new members, and care for our congregation “…to promote hope, Christian nurture, spiritual maturity, and commitment to the life of Christ.”

Cheryl Rogers: Worship & Music

Hello, Church Family! I am happy to be coming on the Session in the Worship Ministry Team. I served on Session about ten years ago, and it feels right at this point in time to be coming back. My husband, David, and I returned to FPCB in 2003 after he retired from the Marine Corps. We had previously been members of the church in 1986-89 when David was stationed at MacDill Air Force Base. We have two daughters and three grandchildren, who you will occasionally see attending services. I have enjoyed serving as a Sunday School Teacher, VBS Crafts Leader, Preschool Board Member, and “Behind the Scenes Banner and Adornment” Committee. I grew up in the Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from the University of Georgia, traveled as a military spouse with David for thirty years, and settled here in Brandon. I am looking forward to working for you, my Church Family, and praising God together.

Elizabeth McNair: Personnel

I am a native North Carolinian, born into and raised in the Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church in Tarboro, North Carolina.  I can honestly say I am a Presbyterian by birth, and as Paul Reiter said, also by choice.

My family moved to Brandon in October of 1975 from  Fort Wayne, Indiana and I have been a part of this congregation since then.  My husband Ed and I have  2 daughters, Beth and Catherine, who were raised in this church.   They, like their mother,  found First Presbyterian, Brandon, to be a very special place.

 It has been both a privilege and a blessing over the years to have been an active part of many of our church’s programs as well as serving on Session several times.  I  look forward  to service this time and pray I will discern what God would have me do now in these challenging times.

David Leach: Stewardship 

My wife, Hyeim, and I have been with this church for over 8 years, and we have both been in the Presbyterian Community since we got married in Honolulu, Hawaii. Most of our service in the church has been in the Korean Communities until we joined First Presbyterian Church of Brandon. I have been involved with the youth children of our church for over 6 years, until recently in when some of the families have stepped in to help support this wonderful program. I have been actively involved with a couple of our mission groups because I believe it is our responsibility to support the efforts to help others in our community, and I feel that this church does it very well. I was part of the Discipleship Committee for about 6 years, and this was the first role as an Elder that I served on. Stewardship is a new path for me, and I believe that God is providing an opportunity for me to grow and enrich my spiritual journey. I look forward to serving as Stewardship Elder to support our church’s vitality and growth.

Nancy Staley: Finance 

My husband, Andy, and I have been members of FPCB since 2012. We’re childhood sweethearts and have been married for 55 years. We’re blessed with two adult children, Tammy and Marc, who live in Colorado, and three grandchildren—Tynan, Laney, and Katie. Though Tynan and Katie were called home far too soon, their lives continue to shape our hearts and faith in profound ways.

I was a late bloomer when it came to college, attending Regis University at night while working full-time as an executive admin for Progressive Insurance in Colorado. In December 1996, I proudly graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Regis University.  After moving back to Florida, I continued again as an executive admin at Bausch & Lomb Pharmaceuticals for nearly 20 years before retiring in 2016.

My hobbies include genealogy, creating Mixbooks (photo books of our travels), and preparing Wednesday Night Bible Study lessons. For ten years, we were blessed to care for my mother in our home until her passing in 2022 at the age of 94. With both Andy and me now retired and no major obligations at home, we’re joyfully embracing our dream of traveling the world together.

I was born in Orlando and raised in Apopka, and I’ve been a Presbyterian all my life. From the moment we found FPCB, we felt at home and quickly became involved—attending Sunday School and participating in church functions. Before COVID, I coordinated communion for both services, and since then, I’ve taken on coordinating the usher schedule. Andy and I have also led the Wednesday Night Bible Study classes for women and men for the past ten years. I’m deeply grateful for the faithful group of women who gather each week and have helped me grow in my walk with Christ.

Though I’ve often served quietly from the sidelines, I’ve felt God’s gentle nudge to step forward this year and serve as an elder. I’m honored by the opportunity and look forward to learning, listening, and growing in faith as I serve our church family.

Bill Newton: Mission and Outreach

Originally from Parkton, North Carolina, I graduated from NC State University and was a cadet in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). I entered the US Air Force as a communications and computer maintenance officer. I had assignments in several states, including Alaska and overseas in the Azores. I retired from MacDill AFB in 1986. I became a government contractor for two years before returning to government service with the United States Special Operations Command at MacDill AFB as a Program Manager and later Acquisition Executive, retiring in 2006. My hobbies include golf and playing the bagpipes. As a mason, I am a member of the Egypt Shrine Bagpipe Band and a past member of the Tampa Bay Pipes and Drums. My wife’s name is Sharon, and I have two daughters and a son (deceased), along with three grandchildren.

Elder Team Class of 2026-2027

Nominating Committee for 2026–2027:

 

Past Elder Teams

Class of 2025

Lauren King  (Ordain & Install)
Linda Lacomb-Williams (Ordain & Install)
John McIntosh (Install)
Terrie Morrison (Install)
David Royle (Install)
Jackie Williams (Install)
Jim Yockey (Install)
Ken Gay, Clerk of Session

Class of 2024

Elena LaRussa: Building & Grounds
Bill Ogden: Mission & Outreach
Kim Pickens: Member Care
JoEllen Preston: Discipleship 
Rae Vinson: Worship & Music 
 
 
 

Class of 2023

Roz Dill

David Leach

John McIntosh

Ben Pabst

Kathy Thorson

Jann VanDyke

 

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