PRESBYTERY STAFF

Presbytery Executive

Rachel Yates
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The Presbytery Executive is tasked with providing thoughtful leadership and direct management of staff, working closely with Council to implement the vision, goals, and priorities of the Presbytery.

Stated Clerk

Christian Boyd

​The Stated Clerk of Presbytery is an elected officer, member of the Executive Leadership Team, and
accountable to the presbytery through Personnel. The Stated Clerk serves as a resource person to all commissions, committees, teams, and task groups of Presbytery. The Stated Clerk assists the Presbytery in deciding questions of polity, ecclesial order; serves as parliamentarian; and provides advice on the polity and policies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to the churches and members of Presbytery.

Associate for Ministry Vitality

Ann Gibbs

​The Associate for Ministry Vitality’s primary function is to provide staff support and to help facilitate the work of the Commission on Ministry (COM), including its four subcommittees (Nurture & Support of Pastors, Transitions, Congregational Vitality, and Calls & Contracts) and the Commission on Preparation for Ministry (CPM).

Office Manager/Associate Stated Clerk

Chris Halverson
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The Office Manager/Associate Stated Clerk manages and directs the day to day activities of the presbytery office, staffs Presbytery meetings, and assist the office of the Stated Clerk.

Communications Coordinator

​Kate Hopta

​The Communications Coordinator’s primary function is to create and implement a strategy for timely, effective, and informative communication between the Milwaukee Presbytery and its constituents through the use of various media platforms.

Treasurer

Gail Boerema
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The Treasurer oversees the corporate and financial responsibilities of the Presbytery and interprets the finances to the Presbytery, the Council, and Presbytery staff.