Our council and staff

Kristin Bouchard
Youth Coordinator
(920) 336-1082
kristin@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

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

Jodi Ciesielczyk – Vice President
As council Vice President, Jodi provides assistance to Andrew, council President. She assumes the duties of the President in Andy’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.

Kristen Tlachac – Secretary
As Secretary, Kristen keeps the minutes at Council meetings and the congregational meeting. Kristen, along with the rest of the council, helps lead the congregation in living our mission. She 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.

Jenna Benjamin
Jenna is one of two council liaisons to the Worship & Music team. Jenna works 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 everybody from youth through adults — whether you’d like to participate, enjoy listening or are singing along with the hymns and liturgy in the pews.

David (Poncho) Broderick
David is one of two council liaisons 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, snow removal, lawn care and more.

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

Bob Kruchten
Bob, along with Kevin Pawlak, helps lead the Mutual Ministry team. In this role, he helps maximize the effectiveness of the staff ministry by building relationships between the congregation, the Council and the called staff of St. John. The Mutual Ministry team is the primary link of communication between all.

Kaitlynn Labs
Kaitlynn 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, Habitat for Humanity, food pantries and more.

Kevin Pawlak
Kevin, along with Bob Kruchten, helps lead the Mutual Ministry team. In this role, he helps maximize the effectiveness of the staff ministry by building relationships between the congregation, the Council and the called staff of St. John. The Mutual Ministry team is the primary link of communication between all. Kevin also leads St. John’s Security ministry.

Gail Ryan
Gail is one of two council liaisons to the Worship and Music team. Gail works 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 everybody from youth through adults — whether you’d like to participate, enjoy listening or are singing along with the hymns and liturgy in the pews.

Mark VerHaagh
Mark is one of two council liaisons 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, snow removal, lawn care and more.