OUR STAFF

Jon Martin, Pastor
 
Jon is a California native with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Prior to a call to ministry, he was working for a large aerospace company. He completed a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1994 and was ordained as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament in 1996. In addition to serving as Hospital Chaplain at Stanford University Hospital, he has served as an associate pastor in Martinsville, Virginia, as the solo Pastor of two  churches (Kentucky and Virginia), and currently serves in the United States Navy Reserve as a Chaplain. 
 
Rev. Martin is married to Susanne, who is also a Presbyterian minister. They have two grown children and a golden retriever. When he wants to decompress, Rev. Martin sits on his deck, surveys the backyard, and sips coffee. He also enjoys making things out of wood in his workshop and undertaking DIY projects around the house with his wife. 
 
Catie Johns, Director of Christian Education
 
Catie is a life-long member of First Presbyterian. As a youth, she participated in both Young Disciples and Acts Alive and credits both groups with having had a positive impact on her life. Catie has a B.A. in Education from Winston Salem State University and has worked as an elementary school teacher. 
 
Catie is married to Chris, and they have a young daughter.
 

Shelley Jennings, Director of Music

Shelley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Salem College and a Master of Music degree from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has served as Director of Music at Lebanon United Methodist Church in High Point, NC for ten years. Shelley is also the part-time lower school music teacher at Westchester Country Day School. Prior to teaching at Westchester, she was an elementary music teacher for Davidson County Schools, serving mainly the West Davidson area. Shelley is married to Dustin, a professional trumpet player and middle school band director. They have a son.
 
Regina Pozzi, Organist
 

Alma Carlton, Financial Secretary

Jane Blackerby, Preschool Director
 
Jeanna Carlton, Office Manager
 
Rosemary & Tommy Blevins, Custodians