Director of Communications
When did you start working at FC? May of 1982
Education: Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Oklahoma City University
Where are you from originally? Fairview, OK (actually Cheyenne Valley, a rural community northwest of Fairview)
Favorite Movie: Runaway Bride
Favorite Song: Pretty much anything by Casting Crowns, Joy Williams, Hillsong
Favorite Candy: Peanut M&Ms
Favorite Hobby: Working in my yard, remodeling my house, cooking and hosting dinner parties in my home, love music and singing (solos, praise team, choir, etc.)
Pet Peeve: Oh, don’t get me started! Let’s see, when people talk on their cell phones in waiting rooms or other quiet, small spaces. When people don’t know the difference between “yield” and “merge” on an on-ramp. When people don’t answer their emails or return phone calls. When people use the last of the toilet paper and then don’t replace it. Oh, I could go on and on…
Favorite Restaurant: Ranch Steak House or Cheesecake Factory
Family Info: Husband, Gus (married 23 years), and four daughters, Lauren (22), Adriann (19), Erin (15), and Kirsten (10), and a son-in-law, Brian (married to Lauren)
Personal Motto: Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 119 (yes, the whole chapter!)
Real-life Heroes: Billy Graham, Barbara Johnson (Christian author & humorist), Laura Bush, and my parents and grandparents who taught me to love the Lord and live for Him.
If you could go/visit anywhere in the world, where would it be? I’d love to go to Hawaii.
What did you dream about doing for a living when you were growing up? I always dreamed I’d be a recording artist. :) Then when I got older and reality set in, I just wanted to get married and be a mom.
What do you enjoy most about being part of the First Church team? It’s an honor to be part of a team of people who are unified and work together to serve a great church and an even greater God. We strive to make a difference in real people’s lives with the real love of Jesus. That gives meaning to everything we do.