Meet Our Staff
Position: Lead & Teaching Pastor
Family: Married, 4 adult children, 1 son-in-law
Birthplace: Alabama (Roll Tide!)
Education: BA Samford University; MDiv Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; DMin Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Hobbies: Reading and Fishing
Years at Parkridge: 28
Position: Family & Admin Pastor
Family: Married, 5 adult children, 4 daughter-in-laws, 6 grandchildren
Birthplace: Rockford, Illinois
Education: BA in Christian Ministry from Trinity International University, MAR in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Doctor of Educational Ministry (DEdMin) in Family Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Hobbies: Playing 12 string guitar and bass and golf
Years at Parkridge: 22
Position: Adults & Missions Pastor
Family: Married, 3 adult children
Birthplace: Alabama
Education: BA Samford; MDiv Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Hobbies: Fishing and doing projects around the house
Years at Parkridge: 22
Position: Student & Young Adult Pastor
Family: Married, 2 young children
Birthplace: Burlington, North Carolina
Education: Liberty University School of Religion: Youth Ministries
Hobbies: Beach, reading and playing sports/games
Years at Parkridge: 3
Position: Children's Director
Family: Married, 5 adult children, 4 daughter-in-laws, 6 grandchildren
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Education: Early Childhood from Sterling Rock Falls Area Vocational School
Hobbies: Being a Grandma, golf and reading
Years at Parkridge: 22 years
Position: Children’s Assistant
Family: Married, 3 children
Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Education: Interior Designer
Hobbies: Crafts and reading
Years at Parkridge: 5 years
Position: Children's Assistant
Family: Married, 2 children
Birthplace: Orange Park, Florida
Education: Associate's Degree from Sante Fe College
Hobbies: Spending time with family
Years at Parkridge: 7 years
Position: Ministry Assistant
Family: Married , 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren
Birthplace: Crystal City, Texas
Education: Attended Southwest Junior College
Hobbies: Quilting and Embroidering
Years at Parkridge: 19 years
Position: Technical Coordinator
Birthplace: Miami, Florida
Education: Attended Full Sail College
Hobbies: Audio
Years at Parkridge: 21 years
Position: Financial Assistant
Family: Married, 2 children
Birthplace: Sarasota, Florida
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance and Management from University of Florida; Master's of Business Administration from University of South Florida
Hobbies: Traveling and Crafting
Years at Parkridge: 9 years
Position: Facilities Director
Family: Married, 1 adult child and daughter-in-law, 1 grandchild
Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Education: High school to workplace
Hobbies: Golf and Motorcycle Riding
Years at Parkridge: 18 years
Position: Communications Coordinator
Family: Married
Birthplace: Lexington, KY
Education: Bachelor of Arts from Capital University in Communications and Digital Design
Hobbies: Photography, traveling to MLB parks, going to the beach, hiking, volleyball
Years at Parkridge: 1 year
Position: Student & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
Family: Married, 4 children
Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Education: Bookkeeping Fundamentals
Hobbies: Spending time together as a family.
Years at Parkridge: 4 years
Position: Media Coordinator
Family: Married, 2 children
Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Education: Bachelor's degree in Communication Broadcasting Studies from Liberty University
Hobbies: Photography, swimming & the beach
Years at Parkridge: 3 years