Staff and Leadership

At Towson Presbyterian Church

STAFF

1

Rev. Rob Carter

Senior Pastor
2

Rev. Joel Strom

Associate Pastor
4

Stephen Harouff

Director of Music
5

Kathryn Bojanowski

Business Manager
3

McKenzie Allison

Director of Communications and Connections
6

Barbara Patrick

Administrative Assistant
8

Walter Austin

Sexton
10

Harold Cahill

Parish Associate
10

Mary Gaut

Parish Associate
11

Roger Rice

Parish Associate

SESSION

Our governing board is called the Session, and is made up of nine church members who have been elected by the congregation to serve a three-year term. This structure not only gives all church members a voice in the church's leadership, but also ensures perpetual evolution within the governing board itself. The Session oversees all of TPC’s ministries, as well as the church’s property and finances. Because this is far too much for one board to accomplish on their own, Session delegates much of the practical work to ministry teams (or committees) that hold responsibility for a particular area of church ministry.

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Tim Burkett

President

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Lenore Chapman

Secretary
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Pat Keller

Treasurer
1

Joseph Clark

Class of 2025
3

Jessica Krueger

Class of 2025
2

Patty Rath

Class of 2025
5

Chuck LaBerge

Class of 2026
6

Ro Nicolosi

Class of 2026
4

Chris Walbert

Class of 2026
7

Julie Kays

Class of 2027
8

Kirsten Lovo

Class of 2027
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Dave Vanko

Class of 2027

DEACONS

TPC’s Board of Deacons offers ministries of care and hospitality throughout our community of faith. This board is made up of 24 deacons who’re elected by the congregation to serve three-year terms. You’ll find our Deacons at every church event, greeting and assisting members and visitors in any way they can. Deacons welcome at worship services, assist members with chair lifts and the elevator, and serve as friendly reminders of God's presence among us. Deacons also offer their hearts and hands within a ministry of care and compassion to members who are struggling or are in need.

Class of 2025

Ross Bregel

Rob Culp

Karen Drake

Pat Keller

Julie Kreif

Jim Kulman

Judith Rietz

Susan Shockley

Class of 2026

Shirley Albert

Elizabeth Bugg

Norma Haynes

Karen Morris

Joyce Nuttal

Bill Sherman

Stephen Swift

Ellen Tully

Class of 2027

Tony Kreif

Jason Fitzsimmons

Matt Hemm

Kimberly Light

Carol Whiteford

Anna Hand

Jeffrey Tobian

Paul Schwab

COMMITTEES

Anyone interested in a particular area of ministry is warmly invited to participate in a committee. It is through these ministry teams, in partnership with a staff liaison, that members' gifts and passions are mobilized with the Holy Spirit to bring TPC's mission to life! Most committees meet virtually on a monthly basis. To inquire about joining a committee, simply contact the committee chair.

Action Teams

In addition to committees, TPC has three "Action Teams" that lead initiatives surrounding the issues of peacemaking, hunger, and earthcare. You can learn more about these teams under the "Serve" tab on the main menu.