OUR STAFF

Foothills is blessed with a committed Christian staff and leaders. Each person works diligently to advance our ministry together, and we are eager to meet you, get you involved in ministry, and serve your needs.

LINDA BURSON

Pastor

Linda has been at Foothills since 2022. Her experience includes ministry in Wisconsin and Tennessee.

PAUL HOAGLAND

CHOIR DIRECTOR

Paul is well connected in music in the foothills with community choirs and orchestras. He conducts a lively choir here at FUMC and regularly enhances our worship with music of woodwinds, brass, and strings.

AMBRA Curtin

NURSERY ATTENDANT

Ambra provides loving care to the youngest in our church family.

JOYCE HOAGLAND

Office Administrator

Joyce makes everything happen, running the office, preparing worship bulletins, administrative details, and supporting our pastor and entire congregation.

AMY VAN DEN BOOM

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Amy's talent extends beyond performing on the piano and keyboard, to great song selection, and coordination of special music at times including bass, guitar, and drums.

LISA Deklinski

ADMIN ASSISTANT

Lisa shares responsibility managing the office, preparing worship bulletins, administrative details, and supporting our pastor and entire congregation

KATIE CURTIN

CHILDREN, FAMILY, AND YOUTH

Katie is energetic and passionate about kids and youth.  She is a guiding light to our family ministries program & children's moments.

SUSAN WOLF

BOOKKEEPER

Susan ensures our finances go to effective ministries, keeps open and honest ledgers, and keeps us current on all ministry payments.

OUR
LAY LEADERS

Ricky Del Mar
Kathy O'Dell
Jan Davis
Heather Linsley
Isabella Roth

The lay leaders partner with the pastor to fulfill the mission and vision of the congregation, and strengthen ministries that build discipleship.  They collaborate with the pastor for the mission/vision of the congregation, assist in worship leadership, and represent the laypeople in the congregation. They work with the Church Council to assist with effective leadership.

OUR
LEADERSHIP

PROGRAM

  • Church Council Chair - Jill Engelann

  • Worship - Tonja McCarthy

  • United Methodist Men - Paul Hoagland

  • United Women in Faith - Kathy O'Dell

  • Youth and Children Ministries - Katie Curtin

  • Lay Leaders (listed above) - Ricky, Kathy, Jan, Heather, and Isabella)

ADMINISTRATIVE

  • Trustees - Howard Wolf

  • Staff Parish Relations - Ricky Del Mar

  • Leadership & Nominations - Linda Burson and Heather Lindsley

  • Finance and Stewardship - Bob Schlegel

  • Financial Secretary - Nancy Cramer

  • Treasurer - Gail Peterson

  • Endownment Team - Candace Arendt and Paul Freeman

  • Membership Secretary - Nancy Cramer

  • Communications Team - Ted Larson

  • Delegate to Annual Conference - Lynn Zigmant