Our council and staff

Lauren Nordwig
Middle School Ministries Coordinator

lauren@stjohndepere.org

Laurie McCartney
Administrative Assistant
(920) 336-1082
office@stjohndepere.org

Jill Quigley

Children’s Choir and
Praise Band Director
(920) 336-1082
office@stjohndepere.org

Stephanie Zinkel
Music Director and Organist
(920) 336-1082
office@stjohndepere.org

Cassie Tingo
Adult Choir Director
(920) 336-1082
office@stjohndepere.org

Tammy Lewis
Children’s Ministries Coordinator
(920) 336-1082
sundayschool@stjohndepere.org

Travis Schreurs – President
As President of the council, Travis presides at all meetings of the congregation and the congregational council. He is also the council’s liaison to the Trust Fund committee.

Ryan Usiak – Vice President
As council Vice President, Ryan provides assistance to Travis, council President. He assumes the duties of the President in Travis’s absence.  and is the council liaison to the Stewardship team, which looks at ways to get more members involved in church activities, volunteering and active giving.

Jim Johanek – Secretary
As Secretary, Jim keeps the minutes at Council meetings and the congregational meeting. Jim, along with the rest of the council, helps lead the congregation in living our mission. He also helps in setting short- and long-term goals, while encouraging involvement of all members in the life of the church.

Mike McMullen – Treasurer
Mike oversees all financial aspects of the church and is part of the executive committee. He works very closely with our accounting group to ensure financial reporting is accurate and cash management best practices are being followed. Mike closely monitors the church budget and balance sheet to keep the council and the congregation well informed about the financial position and fiscal health of the church.

Bill Lake
Bill along with Sean Day serves as the council liaison to the Worship & Music team. Working closely with Jill Quigley, Children’s Choir and Praise Band Director; Cassie Tingo, Choir Director; Stephanie Zinkel, Music Director and Organist; and the rest of the team to create an engaging worship experience. This includes developing musical opportunities for all ages to share their gifts during worship.

Dick VandenHeuvel
Dick is the liaison to the Property & Management team, which is responsible for the planning, administration, maintenance, repairs, inventory, replacement, protection, improvement and use of all properties of the congregation. Some of the team’s activities include facility improvements, facility repairs, facility maintenance, security ministry, snow removal, lawn care and more.

Sean Day

Sean along with Bill Lake serves as the council liaison to the Worship & Music team. They work closely with Jill Quigley, Children’s Choir and Praise Band Director; Cassie Tingo, Choir Director; Stephanie Zinkel, Music Director and Organist; and the rest of the team to create an engaging worship experience. This includes developing musical opportunities for all ages to share their gifts during worship.

Rick Johnson
Rick is the council liaison to the Celebration and Outreach team, which helps facilitate opportunities for us to live our faith and enrich lives within and outside of St. John. Celebration and Outreach provides ministry help in different ways to many areas of the church and community. Just a few examples include working with New Community Shelter, DePere Christian Outreach, Woodside Lutheran Home, Lutheran World Relief,  food pantries and more.

Jen Holtebeck
Jen oversees the Family and Youth Ministries (Faith Formation) team, which plans, administers and coordinates the educational programs of the congregation for all ages.

Council liaison to the Stewardship  team-looks at ways to get more members involved in church activities, volunteering and active giving.