Pastors & SENIOR STAFF
Emily Wright
Senior Pastor - Head of Staff
emilyw@whpc.org
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Since December of 2018, Emily leads our congregation with energy and passion for making scripture come alive for people so that they can see their own story in God's story. Emily believes that WHPC has a unique call to welcome all people, glorify God and then live out their faith in their own spaces through service and love. She and her husband Charlie are raising three teenage boys, their pups Lady and Bear, and travel to Montana to be with family whenever they can.
Stacy Ikard
Senior Associate Pastor
stacyi@whpc.org
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Stacy came to WHPC in 2016 and has worked to strengthen the Caring Ministries and Adult Discipleship Ministries of the church. She is passionate about helping others discover and use their gifts for ministry. When not hanging out at church you will find Stacy spending time with her adult children, taking long walks with her pooch, Nipsie, and enjoying her South Austin empty nest with Al Krummenacher, her husband of 40 years.
Kevin Ireland
Pastoral Resident
kevini@whpc.org
Stephen Finkel
Associate Pastor for Mission & Outreach
stephenf@whpc.org
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Stephen joined the staff in June 2022. He is passionate about seeing God’s mission in the world come to life in and through the local church. Stephen’s duties include engaging the congregation with the local and global mission efforts of the church as well as seeking out new misisonal relationships in the community. Outside of work, you will find him spending time with his wife Sallie and their two daughters, Afton and Noelle. Stephen loves watching and playing sports and is an avid golfer, foodie and fisherman. He and Sallie love catching live theater and musicals!
Emily Craven
Director of Worship & Music
emilyc@whpc.org
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Emily has served on staff at WHPC since 1989 and loves leading the congregation, choirs and worship teams in making music that brings glory to God. She finds joy in building community within her music ensembles and helping members of all ages develop their musical gifts. Emily also enjoys helping people lead stronger and more fit lives through Jazzercise and has been an instructor since 2015.
Sherrie Fox
Director of Support & Facilities
sherrief@whpc.org
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Sherrie came to the WHPC staff in 2018 overseeing the Facilities, Finances, and Administration. Sherrie is committed to making sure WHPC has aboveboard financing and stewardship in all that we do and creating a campus that welcomes all. When not at work, Sherrie is busy raising three teenagers, her dogs, and the occasional foster dog as well.
Teresa Ward
Director of Engagement
teresaw@whpc.org
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Teresa has been on staff at WHPC since 2010 and is passionate about connecting people and helping them feel like they are valued. She has lived in Wimberley, TX since 1995 and was ordained as an Elder at Wimberley Presbyterian in 2003. Some of her favorite things are walking, singing, dancing, movies, travel, Broadway shows, Mahjong, and entertaining family & friends in her home with good food and wine.
MUSIc & WORSHIP staff
Emily Craven
Director of Worship & Music
emilyc@whpc.org
Brian Tanaka
Organist/Pianist
briant@whpc.org
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Brian grew up in Illinois, has degrees from Knox College in Economics and Music and has 15 years of experience as a pastoral church musician, serving as a Music Associate, Organist, Accompanist and Worship Leader in Illinois and Texas.
Brian is excited to begin his ministry at WHPC and committed to using his musical gifts to draw people into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
PROGRAM STAFF
Amanda Wallace
Director of Outreach to Children and Families
amanda
@whpc.org
Charlotte Johnson
Preschool Assistant Director
preschoolassistantdirector@whpc.org
Diana Stoller
Parish Nurse
dianas@whpc.org
Erin Andrus
Preschool Director
erina@whpc.org
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As the Preschool Director, Erin plans and coordinates staffing, enrollment, parent relations, safety, curriculum, and training for the preschool. She started at WHPP in 2009 and played many different parts at the preschool before taking on the role of director in 2018. Erin and her husband, David, married at WHPC in 2016, and their blended family includes six wonderful children and an adorable cat named Aspen.
Jan Cook
Caring and Family Ministry Assistant
janc@whpc.org
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Jan joined WHPC in April of 2018. She & her late husband, Shelton, were married for 31 years, living mostly in Richardson. They have 3 daughters & 3 young grandchildren. Jan was born in North Carolina and traveled the world as a Marine Corps brat. She loves to cook, read, sing & laugh. She is an artist, currently expanding her painting to include large modern acrylics. Jan joined WHPC by letter of transfer from Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church-Richardson, where she worked on the Church Staff as the Graphic Artist for 18 years.
LuCinda Chiles
Director of The Gathering
lucindac@whpc.org
Stephen Finkel
Interim Director of Students
stephenf@whpc.org
Sue Pilson
Preschool Reception
Tate Morris
Director of Sunday Morning Children’s Ministry
tated@whpc.org
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As the director of the Children’s Ministry, Tate has the best job! Tate gets to see kids at Sunday school and special events, where she walks with them during their elementary years to help kids know God and be confident that they are loved exactly as they are. Outside of work, you can find her poolside, lakeside, or beachside to beat the Texas heat and in her kitchen baking up something yummy to eat!
Teresa Ward
Director of Engagement
teresaw@whpc.org
Vivian Min
Assistant to the Pastors
vivianm@whpc.org
LIBRARY STAFF
Barb Martinson
Library Assistant
Pat Johnson
Library Assistant
patajohnson43
@gmail.com
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Pat assists Peggy with various library duties, but her main job is to process books and other library items on the computer. Outside of the library, Pat enjoys her children and grandchildren, traveling with my husband, walking with her sisters, playing handbells and the piano, gardening, taking care of our dogs, cats, and chickens, reading, and caring for her mom.
Peggy Greenawalt
Librarian
pgreenawalt55@gmail.com
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Peggy Greenawalt has been a member of WHPC for 30 years. She is married to Andy Greenawalt for 48 years and is a mother to two children and a grandmother to eight. She has a 50-year career as a teacher and librarian working in public and school libraries. Peggy is duel certified in K to 12 from Millersville University with a Reading Master’s Degree from Lehigh University. She has been the WHPC librarian for 25 years and runs book clubs as well as special author events.
Vicki Jessich
Library Assistant
Administration and Finance
Lubna Ashraf
Accounting and Office Manager
lubnaa@whpc.org
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Lubna joined WHPC in 2018 and manages all Preschool Finances & Accounting. Lubna also helps manage Church Finances. Activities that give her the most joy are reading, hiking, cooking, and traveling. She likes to give back to the community to be closer to God!
Sherrie Fox
Director of Support and Facilities
sherrief@whpc.org
Yasmin Rodriguez
Office Administrator
yasminr@whpc.org
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Yasmin was born on the Caribbean island, Trinidad. She has lived in 3 US States, but considers Austin her home. She’s a proud mother of 2 lovely young ladies. She has varied working experience in the Caribbean and the US, and feels fortunate to be part of WHPC family.
COMMUNICATION STAFF
Geoff Kaiser
Director of Videography and Livestream
geoffk@whpc.org
Matthew Colodny
Director of Communications
matthewc@whpc.org
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Matthew comes to us from San Antonio, TX. With a background in communications and design, Matthew has the pleasure of managing digital, social media and print communications at WHPC. He enjoys spending time with his family and fiancée, hiking parks, playing with his pets, and traveling to new destinations.
FACILITIES STAFF
Kyle Key
Facilities & Safety Manager
kylek@whpc.org
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Kyle serves as the Building and Property Manager for WHPC and has been on staff since 1995. He finds great joy in accomplishing the maintenance, planning, and construction tasks by building supportive and serving relationships with others. Kyle loves the outdoors and gravitates there when able.
Noel Alex
Church Custodian
Bud Reynolds, Finance, Board of Trustees & Foundation
budr@whpc.org
SESSION
Comprised of elders, installed pastors and associate pastors, the Session is the governing council of the church. Through prayerful discernment, Session guides our congregation to become a community of faith, hope, love and witness.
Leadership roster here. Leadership resources here.
ELDERS AND DEACONS
Elders and Deacons follow Christ's example of servant leadership. Here at WHPC, the role of Elder and Deacon are equal in stature and importance, but differ in function and nature of service.
WHPC Elders are men and women who exercise leadership, government, discipline and responsibility for the life of our community. Elders serve as members of the Session. Their role is to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the congregation.
WHPC Deacons are men and women who are uniquely called and equipped to the ministry of mercy and compassion. Deacons serve on Sunday mornings as greeters, ushers, prayer partners and worship assistants. During the week, they visit hospitals, care facilities and homes to deliver meals, provide prayer support and encourage those in crisis.