Church Staff

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​We are pleased to serve you as your church staff.
Church Phone Number - 814-238-2422
Voicemail messages may be left after hours by entering the extension number when prompted

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Rev. Dean Lindsey, Senior Pastor and Head of Staff
deanscpc@gmail.com

Dean began his tenure as Sr. Pastor at State College Presbyterian Church in mid-September, 2013.   He previously served churches in Chicago, IL suburb, Clarendon Hills,  Salem, VA, Houston, TX, and Monroe, LA.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree (Summa Cum Laude) from Vanderbilt University in 1982, a Master of Divinity degree from Yale University in 1986, and his doctorate from Columbia Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2010.

Dean and his wife, Peggy, also an ordained minister, have three grown children, Caroline, an attorney in Chicago, David, currently in NJ, and Julia, in a graduate program at Michigan.

Rev. Michael Ozaki, Associate Pastor for Mission and Youth
voicemail extension 206
michaelscpc@gmail.com

Mike began his work with us at SCPC on October 1, 2015.  His position has a specific emphasis on work with youth and mission.  He received his B.A. in Sociology from Eastern University in 2010, his M. Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2014, and his  M.S.W. from Rutgers University in October 2015.  He has a varied background with both youth and mission initiatives.
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Mike, originally from Southern CA, his wife, Brianna Hall,and  their 2 children Elle, and Emmie, live in Park Forest.

Deannine Shipman, Director of Education and Program (full-time)
voicemail extension 211
deanninescpc@gmail.com

Deannine spent her childhood years in North Carolina, California, and Virginia, while her family moved around the country. She graduated from Presbyterian College in 1982 and received her MA from Columbia Theological Seminary in 1984. She worked in churches in South Carolina, Georgia, and Birmingham, AL before coming to SCPC in November 1997.
Her responsibilities include guidance and oversight of the education programs such as Sunday School, LOGOS, Childcare, Confirmation, and Adult Education.  Deannine works closely with our Stay and Play Director, Childcare Coordinator, and Kitchen Coordinators (for youth programs) on a weekly basis. Deannine participates in leading worship and especially enjoys doing the Children's Messages on Sunday mornings. She has three children, Abby, a Penn State graduate, Joshua, a student at Penn State, and Brittany, a student at Lesley University in Boston.

Ned Wetherald, Director of Music Ministry (full time)
voicemail extension 208
nedscpc@gmail.com

Ned has served SCPC since 1994 after nine years of service at The Hagerstown, Maryland Presbyterian Church. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Church Music and Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. Ned is our organist, he directs or supervises all choirs and the handbell choir, works with the pastors in planning worship, and edits the PresbyPost — our monthly newsletter.
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Ned and his wife, Karen, a musician and retired teacher, live in Bellefonte with their cats.

Allison Maus, Associate in College-Age and Young Adult Ministries (full time)
begins  8/14/18

Allison Maus, M.Div, will be coming on board at SCPC in mid-August   Allison’s background includes Program Staff coordination at Camp Sawtooth (PCUSA) in Ketchum, ID (she loves hiking and kayaking), and serving as a Graduate Ministry Intern at Whitworth University in Spokane, WA.  Her seminary fieldwork included internships in both a hospital setting, and as a Student Pastor at Beacon Church.   Beacon is a new church development in an historic Presbyterian Church in urban Philadelphia that seeks to reach out to its community through faith, mission, art and storytelling. 

Martha Trout, Membership and Program Associate (3/4 time)
voicemail extension 202
marthascpc@gmail.com

​Martha is a lifelong resident of State College and member of SCPC. She received a BS in Individual and Family Studies in the College of Human Development at Penn State. After operating an Administrative Consulting business and managing a local independent psychologist's private practice for several years, she joined the SCPC staff in this position that was formed in 2003.

As Program Associate, Martha manages the church database, the church website and the church's communication efforts.  She resources church programs with the development and publication of informational materials, and compiles the Annual Report of the Congregation.  She is a staff resource to the Membership Ministry Unit, coordinates the membership opportunities, and works closely with the Session, the Education Ministries, FISH and LOGOS.
She is an ordained Elder and has volunteered with LOGOS and FISH. Martha and husband Kerry live in State College and have a daughter, Kristi, who resides in Massachusetts.

Her normal hours are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday; 9:00 am - noon on Friday.

Michelle Fortin, Financial Administrator (3/4 time)
voicemail extension 207
finadmscpc@gmail.com

Michelle was born and raised in Maine and went to college and graduate school in Maine.  She and her family came to State College a few years ago for her husband's job at GE's Lewistown plant.  About a year and a half ago he took a job at PSU. They have two daughters - Abby is a student at Penn State this fall and Libby is a State High junior, plays field hockey and runs track.  They live in State College with their 2 cats and a dog.

 Her normal office hours are 8:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday thru Friday.

Janet Heasley, Church Secretary (full time)
voicemail extension 201
officescpc@gmail.com

Janet grew up in Elmira, New York. She graduated from Ohio Northern University with a BS/BA and moved to State College in 1983. She joined the membership of SCPC in 1988 and joined the staff in 2000.
Janet has served as a Deacon and volunteered with Stay and Play, LOGOS, and FISH programs of which her two children, Brad and Kelsey, have also participated in. She is married to Paul who is recently retired from the State College Area High School District.

Laura Steager, Stay and Play Director (part time)
direct phone 814-237-1154
voicemail extension 212
stayandplayscpc@gmail.com

Laura joined the SCPC staff on June 1, 2008. A native of Dubois, PA, she is a graduate of Muskingum College (a small Presbyterian College) in New Concord, OH. She then moved to State College where she volunteered at SCPC as a FISH leader. While she was working at The Meadows Psychiatric Center in the Children's Unit, she met her husband Bernie. They moved to Harrisburg, PA where she served on the Session of Faith Presbyterian Church, and was a member of the Education Committee for Presbytery, a Sr. High Youth Leader, a Sunday School teacher, Nursery Attendant and a Stephen Minister. While living in Harrisburg Laura also worked with the Learning and Sharing Center as a toddler room teacher and with Keystone Residence as the Behavior Specialist -- working with people who have developmental disabilities living in residential community homes. They returned to State College in 2004 and Laura has spent many hours volunteering with LOGOS, Sunday School and Summer Sunday School.
Laura came to our church through a family connection — her father is Al Wilson and her sister is former SCPC Associate in Ministry, Diana Malcom. Bernie and Laura live in Port Matilda. Their son, Ethan, is a PSU student.

Anne Thomas, Assistant Financial Officer (part time)
voicemail extension 207
annescpc@gmail.com

Anne grew up in Princeton, NJ.  She graduated from the University of Michigan with both a Bachelor's degree in Voice Performance and an MBA.  Because she was a Navy wife, she has lived extensively overseas as well as in various locations on the Eastern Seaboard.  She has two children, Hunter and Alexandra.
Anne's responsibilities include deposits, quarterly financial statements and managing the database for Safeguarding our Children and Youth at SCPC.

 

Emma Sutterlin, Childcare Coordinator (part time)
814-571-5795
childcarescpc@gmail.com

Emma grew up in this church, and now continues as not only a volunteer with LOGOS, but now our Childcare Coordinator. Emma attends the Pennsylvania College of Technology and will graduate in May with a Bachelors of Science in Applied Health Studies, Occupational Therapy Assistant Concentration.   She is currently a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Emma works as a nanny in her spare time, and brings a wealth of energy, knowledge, and expertise in the area of childcare.
Childcare in our building can be offered for most programs, except for committee meetings. Our childcare workers and volunteers all have clearances, and work closely with Emma. Anyone wanting to offer childcare for an event should contact Emma two weeks in advance.

 Mike and Amy Gordon, Kitchen Coordinators for FISH and LOGOS  (part time)
814-234-3564
scamygordon@aol.com

​Amy and Mike serve as the Kitchen Coordinators for LOGOS and FISH.  They organize menus and coordinate cooking crews, shop for food and help prepare meals.  If your youth has special dietary needs, you can contact them directly. Amy and Mike have lots of energy and knowledge and we are lucky to have them in this position!

Greg Salokangas, Building Manager/Head Custodian (full time)
voicemail extension 210
gregoryscpc@gmail.com

​We welcomed Greg Salokangas to our staff in October, 2016.  Greg and his wife, Pam, moved to the State College from Cape Cod, MA.  He has extensive background in service-sector jobs and training in both plumbing and carpentry.  He describes himself as "an expert handyman".  Greg works primarily weekdays, mornings through mid-afternoon.

 

Bob Jackson, Assistant Custodian (full time)

Bob grew up in Boalsburg, here in Happy Valley, after moving to the area as a child.  He spent 20+  years working for the Centre County Solid Waste Authority, and joined the SCPC staff in April 2013. Bob works the evening shift; 1:00 - 9:00 pm.
Bob has 3 grown children, the youngest is currently in college, a granddaughter and a step-granddaughter..  A sports fan, Bob is a family man and is happiest working around people.  He and his partner, Patricia Dorman currently live in Zion.

Paul Sheets, Sunday Custodian (part time)

Paul Sheets, our former Building Manager,  returns as our Sunday Custodian.  His hours during the program year are 7:30 am-3:30 pm. During the summer months, his hours are 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.