Staff

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• The Rev. Dr. Jason T. Micheli

  Senior Pastor
  
  

  The Rev. Dr. Jason T. Micheli is the Senior Pastor at Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Jason holds a PhD and a master’s degree in Hebrew and Semitic Studies from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, a master’s degree in divinity and a master’s degree in theology from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a bachelor’s degree in finance from the […]

• The Rev. Emily Wasser

  Associate Pastor for Family Discipleship
  
  

  The Rev. Emily Wasser, Associate Pastor of Family Discipleship, received her Bachelor’s Degree from Montreat College in beautiful Montreat, NC and her Master’s of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in the heart of Austin, TX. Though this is Emily’s first call as a Pastor, she has been working with children and youth for over […]

• Barbara Hordern

  Administrative Assistant
  
  

  Since 1999 Barbara has worked in early childhood education, the majority of that time at Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool. She has a passion for nurturing children and sharing God’s love with them. In the summer of 2016, Barbara moved to an administrative role at WPPC that allowed her to use her vast knowledge of the […]

• Carolyn Achenbach

  Director of Operations
  
  

  Carolyn was born in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania and has lived in Mississippi, Colorado, California, and presently in DeLand Florida.  She received her certification in Property Management from the University of Florida Gainesville in 1989 and her certification in Church Business Administration from Union Seminary, Richmond Virginia in 2005.  When not working Carolyn enjoys monthly gatherings […]

• Cindy Mitchum

  Executive Assistant
  
  

  Cindy was born at Subic Bay (a military base) in the Philippines. Her dad was in the Navy so they moved around a lot. She has lived in Guam, Miami, Okinawa, Azores, Virginia, and Homestead (FL).  She loved living in different places and the Azores is her favorite.  She has been at WPPC since 2-14-11. […]

• Dr. Esther Kim

  Organist
  
  

  Dr. Esther Kim participates in all the church’s musical events, including its two Sunday morning worship services, as the church’s organist. Prior to joining Winter Park Presbyterian Church, Dr. Kim served on staff at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College as an instructor at both institutions. She has also held teaching and orchestra conductor […]

• Justin Chase

  Director of Music
  
  

  Justin Chase is the Director of Music at WPPC where is he responsible for overseeing the music program and directing the Chancel Choir. He has a Bachelors of Music Education from FSU and a Masters of Music Education from UCF. Justin is also the choral director at Lake Nona High School. He is married to […]

• Kenny Lovelace

  Sexton
  
  

  Kenny has been at WPPC for almost six years. He is a Florida native and was born in Sanford, FL.  He and his wife, Rhonda, enjoy the beach, swimming, camping, fishing, and the outdoors in general. He is a born again Christian and loves serving the people of WPPC, and most importantly, God. Kenny can […]

• Susan Davis

  Director of Handbells & Children’s Music
  
  

  Under the direction of Susan, the Children’s Choir and Westminster Ringers, a handbell ensemble, has enriched the worship services of Winter Park Presbyterian Church for many years through numerous performances. Susan may be reached at susand@winppc.org.

• Tricia Wilson

  Interim Preschool Director
  
  

  Tricia has been a part of Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool (WPPP) for almost 20 years, with five (5) years as head teacher for the program. Her extensive experience in early childhood education has made her an expert in the area and a sought-after speaker by other schools in Central Florida. Tricia began as the interim […]