Meet Our Staff
Being a congregation of more than 200, we have one full time staff member (Rev. Kevin) and several part time staff members.
Rev. Kevin Morris (Minister): Rev. Morris has been at the First Presbyterian Church from 1998. Kevin graduated from Columbia Theological Seminary in 1992 and accepted his first call in Kentucky, where he was ordained. He and his wife, Kim, have two children (Shannon and Joshua), a cat (Cleo), and a dog (Zell-- who you may encounter on any given visit to the church office).
Cathy Yann (Secretary): Cathy began working here at First Presbyterian Church this year and is an active member of another local church body, serving in Youth and Women's Ministry departments. She and her husband, Kurt, have three boys (Connor, Christian and Caleb) and also keeps busy with her involvement in other volunteer positions throughout the community.
Sandi Grimes (Youth Director): Sandi has been a member of First Presbyterian Church for many years and has been the Youth Director for the past two years. Sandi's heart for youth is evident and our middle school and high school aged youth are growing in their relationships with each and with the Lord. Sandi and her husband, Richard have 2 children (Stephanie and Harrison).
Jim Leininger (Music Director): Jim has been our chancel choir director for several years. He also directs the Joyringers Handbell Choir and the Youth Tone Chime Choir. In addition to his responsibilities at the church, Jim has recently retired and does musical composition and arrangement. We are indeed honored to have Jim and his talents.
Kitty Piersall (Organist): Dr. Piersall plays that beautiful organ that you see in the sanctuary. And she does it very well. She has been the organist here on and off for years. Kitty and her family have worshipped here with us for many years. Occasionally she and her granddaughter, Sarah, will treat us to a family duet.
Chloe Ann Dill (Pianist): Chloe Ann joined our staff after she and her husband, Joe, moved back to Florida. She and Joe will occasionally treat us to a bass vocal solo with piano accompaniment. We are glad to have her on our staff.
Dick Hedlund (Sexton): Dick joined our staff in August of 2007. He and his wife, Joan, have been members here for a number of years. He is the one who keeps up the physical appearance of the church. And, he does windows!!
Frank Smith (Keenagers Chef): Frank has been our chef for the Keenagers for a few years now. You will find him sweating over a hot stove most Wednesday mornings. Frank was the proprietor of a local cafeteria style eatery before cooking for the Keenagers. Frank is still very active and works with the Sea Bees in Tampa and also for Pasco Motors.