Pastor Vern Dodd
 I am the pastor of Huntersville Presbyterian Church (HPC) and a member of the North Mecklenburg Rotary Club. I have been here since 2003 following long pastorates in Matthews, NC and Dunedin, FL. A graduate of the University of Florida, I was on the water ski team that won the SEC championship and am an avid Gator fan. I earned my Master of Divinity Degree at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in the Boston area. While there, I also completed my Clinical Pastoral Education at Andover-Newton Seminary and worked part time making homemade fireplace bellows. I did additional study at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, CA. My favorite pastimes include kayaking, road biking, travel, walking, entertaining, reading and playing with our dog Lizzie.
My wife Kristy and I have married 41 years. She taught 3rd grade for four years, stopped to raise our family, and then served as a school Media Specialist for fourteen years. Kristy enjoys being active at HPC, especially teaching the Positive Mom’s group in our home. We have three children. Chris is an English Teacher in Kyoto, Japan. Jennifer runs her own business in Taos, NM after directing community gardens and redeveloping an organic blueberry farm in Gainesville, FL. Jeremy works at Presbyterian Hosptial here in Huntersville.
Let me be the first to welcome you to HPC, a place we affectionately call “The Patch.” I hope you will come and worship, and join us for your spiritual journey as you grow in your faith and practice.
Lisa Wilson, Director of Discipleship
 As the Director of Discipleship, I have called HPC home since June 2006. I grew up in Orlando, Florida and moved to Greensboro, NC in 1992 to attend Greensboro College. I graduated from there in 1996 with a degree in elementary education and taught 6th grade in Guilford County Schools for eight years. In 2004, my family moved to the Charlotte area. I spent two years teaching 4th and 5th grade at Cornelius Elementary before making the transition to HPC.
My husband, Ro, and I were married in 1999. Ro is the Marketing Manager for Enterprise Rent a Car's Car Sales Division. We have two children together, Erin and Lane. In my spare time, I enjoy "letterboxing", reading a variety of different books, scrapbooking and crafts.
I am thrilled to be a part of all the excitement at The Patch! This is not only a great place to work but also a great place to grow in God!
Shannon Roschke, Director of Worship Arts
 I have been with HPC since 2008, starting as the leader of the choir and the music at the 11:00 service. I now have taken on all the music responsibilities including the 9:00 Praise Band, Handbells as well as the choirs that sing at the services. I am married to Damon and our oldest son is Stone, and we welcomed his younger brother, Easton, in Jan 2010. We are currently awaiting the birth of our 3rd baby boy due in December. Our boys are the light of our lives!
Chris Lee, Director of Youth Ministry
As the Director of Youth Ministries, I am the newest member to the staff here at Huntersville Presbyterian Church. I was born here in Charlotte, North Carolina but was raised in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. I am married to my college sweetheart, Brandy Nicole. She also works with youth as the 10th grade Lead English Instructor and JV Cheerleading Coach at Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. We have an absolutely beautiful daughter, Erin Nicole, who will celebrate her first birthday this fall. I am a graduate, Cum Laude, of Johnson C. Smith University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts with a concentration in Public Relations. I have been involved in Youth Ministry for 8 years. I served as the Director of Youth Ministry at Central United Methodist Church in Mooresville, North Carolina for one year and served as the Director of Youth Ministries at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church for the last 7 years. I am a graduate student at Union Presbyterian Seminary, where I am two classes away from completing the requirements for the Master of Divinity degree and will graduate in April 2012. I am seeking ordination, and hope to later complete my Doctorate of Ministry. In 2008, I was named the Elo Henderson Scholar, an award and scholarship that supports gifted African-American students in the preparation for ministry.
I am also a former junior national tennis champion and was a three-time CIAA conference champion at the collegiate level. During his collegiate athletic career, I was honored as the 2001 CIAA Tournament MVP, three-time 1st Team All-CIAA, and the Pettis Norman Award for most outstanding male athlete at Johnson C. Smith University.
Elizabeth Miller, Director of Finance
Elizabeth joins us as 2012 begins the new year. She and her husband, Keith, moved here with their daughter, Natalie.
Linda Guerity, Director of Communications
 I have been with HPC since February of 2006 working part-time in the office. It's a great place to work because the people are truly the best. I have been welcomed since the day I started and never felt like a stranger here. I moved here from the Detroit, Michigan area after living there for 32 years. The weather here was certainly one of the reasons we moved here but the main reason was that our son, Mike, lived here and my husband, Bob, and I wanted to be closer to him. We celebrated our only son's marriage to Marla in Nov. of 2008 and we welcomed the birth of our first grandchild, Sophia Grace, in the summer of 2010.
In my spare time I enjoy relaxing with my cats, Lizzi and Lucy, watching my son race, gardening, swimming, crocheting, sewing, walking and going out to eat! My husband and I are both originally from Cincinnati where most of our family still lives.
Laurie Brown, Secretary
 Coming on board at HPC in June of 2008, I am the newest member of the office staff. I have lived in Huntersville since 1995 when I relocated to follow my husband Jeff's career and, a huge bonus, to live close to a large extended family. Jeff and I have a son, Jason, who attends North Meck High School and a daughter, Emily, who attends Hough High School. I graduated from Sacred Heart University with a B.S. in Business Administration. I enjoy reading, boating and walking my dogs.
Libby Mundy, Building Superintendant
 I have lived in Huntersville all my life and have been cleaning and taking care of HPC for many years. I am married to Coleman and have 2 sons and a daughter, 3 dogs and a cat. I have taken on the challenge of keeping our calendar by handling all requests that come in to use the facilities. We have many programs at the church making this job interesting to say the least.
Ellen Solbakken, School Kids' Director
 I have worked at HPC Child Child Care since 1991 and am currently serving as School Kids' Director. I have a B.A degree in Spanish as well as college-level training in child care administration. As part of the HPC Child Care Ministry, I have taught both preschoolers and afterschoolers and have a heart for faith-based ministry to children. My husband and I have two grown sons who were each part of the HPC Child Care Program, two daughters-in-law and 4 wonderful grandchildren.
Melody Bryant, Preschool Director
 I came on in 2007 to become the director of the HPC's Preschool Progam. I have loved working with the preschool kids and getting to know their families. I am married and have 3 sons the oldest who will be starting his third year in college.
Serenity Irwin, Nursery Coordinator
Amy Green, Children's Praise Band
Pastor Vern Dodd
I am the pastor of Huntersville Presbyterian Church (HPC) and a member of the North Mecklenburg Rotary Club. I have been here since 2003 following long pastorates in Matthews, NC and Dunedin, FL. A graduate of the University of Florida, I was on the water ski team that won the SEC championship and am an avid Gator fan. I earned my Master of Divinity Degree at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in the Boston area. While there, I also completed my Clinical Pastoral Education at Andover-Newton Seminary and worked part time making homemade fireplace bellows. I did additional study at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, CA. My favorite pastimes include kayaking, road biking, travel, walking, entertaining, reading and playing with our dog Lizzie.
My wife Kristy and I have married 41 years. She taught 3rd grade for four years, stopped to raise our family, and then served as a school Media Specialist for fourteen years. Kristy enjoys being active at HPC, especially teaching the Positive Mom’s group in our home. We have three children. Chris is an English Teacher in Kyoto, Japan. Jennifer runs her own business in Taos, NM after directing community gardens and redeveloping an organic blueberry farm in Gainesville, FL. Jeremy works at Presbyterian Hosptial here in Huntersville.
Let me be the first to welcome you to HPC, a place we affectionately call “The Patch.” I hope you will come and worship, and join us for your spiritual journey as you grow in your faith and practice.
Lisa Wilson, Director of Discipleship
As the Director of Discipleship, I have called HPC home since June 2006. I grew up in Orlando, Florida and moved to Greensboro, NC in 1992 to attend Greensboro College. I graduated from there in 1996 with a degree in elementary education and taught 6th grade in Guilford County Schools for eight years. In 2004, my family moved to the Charlotte area. I spent two years teaching 4th and 5th grade at Cornelius Elementary before making the transition to HPC.
My husband, Ro, and I were married in 1999. Ro is the Marketing Manager for Enterprise Rent a Car's Car Sales Division. We have two children together, Erin and Lane. In my spare time, I enjoy "letterboxing", reading a variety of different books, scrapbooking and crafts.
I am thrilled to be a part of all the excitement at The Patch! This is not only a great place to work but also a great place to grow in God!
Shannon Roschke, Director of Worship Arts
I have been with HPC since 2008, starting as the leader of the choir and the music at the 11:00 service. I now have taken on all the music responsibilities including the 9:00 Praise Band, Handbells as well as the choirs that sing at the services. I am married to Damon and our oldest son is Stone, and we welcomed his younger brother, Easton, in Jan 2010. We are currently awaiting the birth of our 3rd baby boy due in December. Our boys are the light of our lives!
Chris Lee, Director of Youth Ministry
As the Director of Youth Ministries, I am the newest member to the staff here at Huntersville Presbyterian Church. I was born here in Charlotte, North Carolina but was raised in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. I am married to my college sweetheart, Brandy Nicole. She also works with youth as the 10th grade Lead English Instructor and JV Cheerleading Coach at Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. We have an absolutely beautiful daughter, Erin Nicole, who will celebrate her first birthday this fall. I am a graduate, Cum Laude, of Johnson C. Smith University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts with a concentration in Public Relations. I have been involved in Youth Ministry for 8 years. I served as the Director of Youth Ministry at Central United Methodist Church in Mooresville, North Carolina for one year and served as the Director of Youth Ministries at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church for the last 7 years. I am a graduate student at Union Presbyterian Seminary, where I am two classes away from completing the requirements for the Master of Divinity degree and will graduate in April 2012. I am seeking ordination, and hope to later complete my Doctorate of Ministry. In 2008, I was named the Elo Henderson Scholar, an award and scholarship that supports gifted African-American students in the preparation for ministry.
I am also a former junior national tennis champion and was a three-time CIAA conference champion at the collegiate level. During his collegiate athletic career, I was honored as the 2001 CIAA Tournament MVP, three-time 1st Team All-CIAA, and the Pettis Norman Award for most outstanding male athlete at Johnson C. Smith University.
Elizabeth Miller, Director of Finance
Elizabeth joins us as 2012 begins the new year. She and her husband, Keith, moved here with their daughter, Natalie.
Linda Guerity, Director of Communications
I have been with HPC since February of 2006 working part-time in the office. It's a great place to work because the people are truly the best. I have been welcomed since the day I started and never felt like a stranger here. I moved here from the Detroit, Michigan area after living there for 32 years. The weather here was certainly one of the reasons we moved here but the main reason was that our son, Mike, lived here and my husband, Bob, and I wanted to be closer to him. We celebrated our only son's marriage to Marla in Nov. of 2008 and we welcomed the birth of our first grandchild, Sophia Grace, in the summer of 2010.
In my spare time I enjoy relaxing with my cats, Lizzi and Lucy, watching my son race, gardening, swimming, crocheting, sewing, walking and going out to eat! My husband and I are both originally from Cincinnati where most of our family still lives.
Laurie Brown, Secretary
Coming on board at HPC in June of 2008, I am the newest member of the office staff. I have lived in Huntersville since 1995 when I relocated to follow my husband Jeff's career and, a huge bonus, to live close to a large extended family. Jeff and I have a son, Jason, who attends North Meck High School and a daughter, Emily, who attends Hough High School. I graduated from Sacred Heart University with a B.S. in Business Administration. I enjoy reading, boating and walking my dogs.
Libby Mundy, Building Superintendant
I have lived in Huntersville all my life and have been cleaning and taking care of HPC for many years. I am married to Coleman and have 2 sons and a daughter, 3 dogs and a cat. I have taken on the challenge of keeping our calendar by handling all requests that come in to use the facilities. We have many programs at the church making this job interesting to say the least.
Ellen Solbakken, School Kids' Director
I have worked at HPC Child Child Care since 1991 and am currently serving as School Kids' Director. I have a B.A degree in Spanish as well as college-level training in child care administration. As part of the HPC Child Care Ministry, I have taught both preschoolers and afterschoolers and have a heart for faith-based ministry to children. My husband and I have two grown sons who were each part of the HPC Child Care Program, two daughters-in-law and 4 wonderful grandchildren.
Melody Bryant, Preschool Director
I came on in 2007 to become the director of the HPC's Preschool Progam. I have loved working with the preschool kids and getting to know their families. I am married and have 3 sons the oldest who will be starting his third year in college.
Serenity Irwin, Nursery Coordinator
Amy Green, Children's Praise Band
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