Meet the team.
Here at Memorial Park Church we have a dedicated team here to serve in all areas of ministry, including Pastoral Care, Adult Discipleship, Family and Youth Ministries, Communications, Worship, Missions and More.
Pastors
Chris Eatough
lead Pastor
Christopher S. Eatough is the Lead Pastor at Memorial Park Church, serving since January 2022. Chris is a California native and joins us in Pittsburgh from Fair Oaks, California. He had served at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church since 2009, which is where he met his wife, Allyssa, and raised his four children. His faith journey began in his early teens when he became increasingly involved in the church and grew in his faith through youth groups, feeling called to ministry after high school. He graduated from William Jessup University in 2008 and earned his Master of Divinity from Western Seminary in 2016. Chris has formerly served as the Assistant Pastor of Families and Groups at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church. His other previous callings include ministry positions at Central Christian Church of the East Valley in Arizona and Adventure Christian Church in Roseville, California.
Eric Phillips
Executive Pastor
Eric Phillips joined Memorial Park Church as Executive Pastor in August 2025, bringing more than two decades of pastoral and ministry leadership experience. Originally from central Pennsylvania, Eric moved to Western PA to play football and study at Geneva College—where he also came to faith in Christ. During college, he met his wife Annette through the CCO’s Ocean City Beach Project. They’ve now been joyfully married for 28 years and are the proud parents of five children.
Eric holds a degree in student ministries from Geneva College and a Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Covenant, focusing on church and organizational leadership. His dissertation explores the role of mentoring of church leaders in the ministry of executive pastors.
Throughout his ministry career, Eric has served in a variety of roles including Global Mission Coordinator in St. Louis, Church Planting Pastor in Las Vegas, Men’s Ministry Coordinator at Grove City College, and as a Lead Pastor in Aliquippa, PA. Prior to entering full-time ministry, he worked with the Maryland Department of Juvenile Justice.
Eric is passionate about helping the local church thrive through leadership development, gospel-centered life-on-life discipleship, and championing a strategic vision. He loves the Pittsburgh Steelers, fishing, and a good movie.
Eric holds a degree in student ministries from Geneva College and a Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Covenant, focusing on church and organizational leadership. His dissertation explores the role of mentoring of church leaders in the ministry of executive pastors.
Throughout his ministry career, Eric has served in a variety of roles including Global Mission Coordinator in St. Louis, Church Planting Pastor in Las Vegas, Men’s Ministry Coordinator at Grove City College, and as a Lead Pastor in Aliquippa, PA. Prior to entering full-time ministry, he worked with the Maryland Department of Juvenile Justice.
Eric is passionate about helping the local church thrive through leadership development, gospel-centered life-on-life discipleship, and championing a strategic vision. He loves the Pittsburgh Steelers, fishing, and a good movie.
Paul Housman
Pastor of Missions & outreach
I am overwhelmed at God’s goodness to send me here to serve at Memorial Park Church. I started here as an Interim Minister of Worship and the Arts, subbing for, and assisting, my good friend Jim Lueers. During that time I felt the Spirit moving toward me staying and I am amazed at the affirmations and confirmations from many people here of God’s leading toward this position. Now as the Pastor of Missions and Outreach I not only get to interact with all of the wonderful Missionaries we help support here at MPC, but also facilitate and go on life changing Mission Trips with the Church! Thank you, Lord, and thank you!
Esmé Teel
Pastor of congregational care
Esmé is the Pastor of Congregational Care, serving at MPC since February 2023. She oversees the care ministries of the church. This includes our prayer ministries and oversight of the online ministries.
Esmé came to us from Signal Mountain, Tennessee where she had finished a pastoral residency after serving many years in various roles in care ministries, missions, and leadership. She did this in conjunction with raising her two now adult boys and serving in the community in support of those considered “at risk” and/or the impoverished.
Prior to living in the south, Esmé lived and worked in the Northeast and has direct care and leadership experience in both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs for people dealing with mental illness and other mental health challenges.
Her faith journey includes experiencing many different religions, primarily having been Catholic prior to finding her way to a Presbyterian church. There, her relationship with Jesus grew deep roots and eventually God revealed to her how he had been shaping her all along for ministry. He called her to go to seminary; about halfway through earning her masters degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, God further revealed her more specific call to pastoral ministry. In addition to her masters degree she received her post graduate certificate in pastoral care and counseling from GCTS as well.
Esmé and her husband Barry feel so blessed to now live in Pittsburgh with their two dogs serving the Lord in all the places he calls them too, especially MPC. Esmé loves photography, playing the piano and both love to garden.
Esmé came to us from Signal Mountain, Tennessee where she had finished a pastoral residency after serving many years in various roles in care ministries, missions, and leadership. She did this in conjunction with raising her two now adult boys and serving in the community in support of those considered “at risk” and/or the impoverished.
Prior to living in the south, Esmé lived and worked in the Northeast and has direct care and leadership experience in both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs for people dealing with mental illness and other mental health challenges.
Her faith journey includes experiencing many different religions, primarily having been Catholic prior to finding her way to a Presbyterian church. There, her relationship with Jesus grew deep roots and eventually God revealed to her how he had been shaping her all along for ministry. He called her to go to seminary; about halfway through earning her masters degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, God further revealed her more specific call to pastoral ministry. In addition to her masters degree she received her post graduate certificate in pastoral care and counseling from GCTS as well.
Esmé and her husband Barry feel so blessed to now live in Pittsburgh with their two dogs serving the Lord in all the places he calls them too, especially MPC. Esmé loves photography, playing the piano and both love to garden.
Ryan Pietryga
Pastor of family life and Adult discipleship
Ryan serves the church by providing oversight and leadership to Memorial Park’s Family and Discipleship ministries (Preschool, Nursery, Children’s Ministry, Student Impact, Adult Discipleship), in order to advance the mission of Memorial Park Church to Love People. Know Jesus. Live Transformed.
Pastoral Associate
Dee Cuffman
Pastoral associate
Dee oversees our older adult ministries which includes bible study, opportunities for connection and fellowship and facilitating monthly worship services at area care facilities where she preaches and enlists elders to as well. Dee collaborates with the pastors to provide pastoral care to the congregation including visitation and officiating funeral services.
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Family Ministries
Levi Cole
Student impact Coordinator
Levi intentionally leads and facilitates the High School and Middle School Ministries of Memorial Park Church by inviting young men and women to Love People. Know Jesus. Live Transformed.
Brandon Davis
Elementary coordinator
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Lindsay Moore
Early Childhood Coordinator
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Lacey Nye
Middle School Program Assistant
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Michelle Searock
Administrative Assistant (Student Impact)
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Kelly Baker
Office Manager
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Michael Kulmoski
controller
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Greg Hollack
Director of Communications
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Deb Waugaman
Executive Assistant to Lead Pastor
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Amy Mathieu
Administrative assistant (stewardship)
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Women's Ministries
Michele Holmes
Women's Ministries Director
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Joleen Clouse
Women's Ministries Assistant
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Men's Ministries
Corky Semler
Men's Ministries director
Outreach
Kevin Steele
Local Outreach Coordinator
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Worship & Arts
Isaac Meyers
Director of Worship
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Gail Henry
Lead organist
Marlon Martin
av & production coordinator
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Michael McAdams
a/v tech
Facilities
James Dames
Facilities director
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Brian Haramic
Assistant Facilities director
Landon Housman
custodian
Glenn Gehringer
custodian
Joe Fratangelo
custodian
Church Officers
2025 Board of Elders
Dana Brown
Janell Butorac
Rick Corliss (Clerk of Session)
Rev. Chris Eatough
Kelly Gronbeck
Patty Hildenbrand
Geoff Holmes
Dana Kapp
Bronwynn McAdams
Jeff McManus
Jeff Mensch
Paul Molingowski
John O'Master
Laura Roy
Craig Russell
Jeremy Searock
Rev. Esmé Teel
Ted Weller
Janell Butorac
Rick Corliss (Clerk of Session)
Rev. Chris Eatough
Kelly Gronbeck
Patty Hildenbrand
Geoff Holmes
Dana Kapp
Bronwynn McAdams
Jeff McManus
Jeff Mensch
Paul Molingowski
John O'Master
Laura Roy
Craig Russell
Jeremy Searock
Rev. Esmé Teel
Ted Weller
2026 Nominees for the Office of Elder
Teresa Fajt, Class of 2028*
My name is Teresa Fajt. I have lived in Pittsburgh all my life. I have 2 children, Chelsea (16) and Cooper (14). I am a special education teacher for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade. I enjoy traveling, exercising, reading, shopping, and playing games
The following elders are accepting an additional three-year term: Dana Brown, Janell Butorac, Craig Russell, and Jeremy Searock.
My name is Teresa Fajt. I have lived in Pittsburgh all my life. I have 2 children, Chelsea (16) and Cooper (14). I am a special education teacher for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade. I enjoy traveling, exercising, reading, shopping, and playing games
The following elders are accepting an additional three-year term: Dana Brown, Janell Butorac, Craig Russell, and Jeremy Searock.
2025 Board of Deacons
Denny Brown
Carolyn Cafaro
Charlene Cave
Donna Chapman
Chris Clouse
Abby Davis
Brenda Gindele
Tammy Gira
Nicole (Nikki) Henshaw
Wayne Hildenbrand
Susan Himrod
Sam Holmes (Student Deacon)
Debbie Huckestein
Mary Anne Kims
Carole Klocko
Karen Kowalski
Todd Lewandowski
Ella Mensch (Student Deacon)
Terri Morris
Kari Nye
Lacey Nye
Jen Profozich
Cathy Rose
Jennifer Russell
Wayne Ryan
Linda Semler
Brian Shidemantle
Kelsey Steele
Katie Sullivan
Jocy Waibel
Bill Walsh
Jan Walsh
Tracy Weller
Tim Wendlandt
Lori Wilson
Jennifer Wissner
Carolyn Cafaro
Charlene Cave
Donna Chapman
Chris Clouse
Abby Davis
Brenda Gindele
Tammy Gira
Nicole (Nikki) Henshaw
Wayne Hildenbrand
Susan Himrod
Sam Holmes (Student Deacon)
Debbie Huckestein
Mary Anne Kims
Carole Klocko
Karen Kowalski
Todd Lewandowski
Ella Mensch (Student Deacon)
Terri Morris
Kari Nye
Lacey Nye
Jen Profozich
Cathy Rose
Jennifer Russell
Wayne Ryan
Linda Semler
Brian Shidemantle
Kelsey Steele
Katie Sullivan
Jocy Waibel
Bill Walsh
Jan Walsh
Tracy Weller
Tim Wendlandt
Lori Wilson
Jennifer Wissner
2026 Nominees for the Office of Deacon
Lisa Boucek, Class of 2028*
Lisa was born and raised in Burgettstown, PA. She attended Bethany College and Wharton for her MBA. She worked in banking in Chicago and in Pittsburgh. She met her husband, Al, while working at Mellon Bank. They have two adult daughters: Ashley and Chelsea. We have been members of MPC for almost 25 years.
Janet Brunner, Class of 2028
Janet and her late husband were together for 50 years. She lived in McCandless since 1985 and join MPC in 1992. They had two children, Michael (deceased) and Kimberly. Kimberly and her husband (Tony) have blessed Janet with two beautiful grandchildren: Elena (4) and Anthony (2).
Bonnie Burlett, Class of 2028*
Bonnie grew up in Ross Township and now residing in Shaler Township with her husband, Bill. They have one adult son, Matt. She enjoys watching Pittsburgh and University of South Carolina sports. Bonnie loves animals and currently has a Welsh corgi and one kitty. She has volunteered at MPC on several Saturday workdays, done bulk cooking for Living in Liberty, made cookies for the Christmas Spree. Currently Bonnie is active with Women to Women on Wednesday mornings.
Jackie Harn, Class of 2028*
My name is Jackie Harn, and I am married to my high school sweetheart, John, for 35 years. We have 2 adult sons, Andrew and Nicholas, who also attend Memorial Park church. I have taught the 3-year-old class at MPCP for over 20 years and also enjoy reading and swimming.
John Harn, Class of 2028*
John Harn and my wife Jackie and I have been members of Memorial Park Church for a little over 20 years. They are graduates of Geneva College and have been married for 35 years. They have two grown sons who are also members. Prior to joining Memorial Park, we were members of Valley Presbyterian Church in Imperial Pa, where John served on Session up until we moved to Glenshaw.
Mary Hopkins, Class of 2028*
Mary Hopkins has lived in O’Hara Township for most of her life. She has three sons, Jonathan (25), Matthew (25) and Nicholas (18). She has been a member of Memorial Park Church for 28 years. She works full-time as an Executive Administrator Assistant for AAA East Central in East Liberty. She enjoys attending the Wednesday night Women’s to Women’s group and enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Ellie Klocko, Class of 2026*
Ellie is 17 years old and is a Junior at Hampton High School where she enjoys playing for the varsity volleyball and basketball teams. She officially became a member of the church in 9th grade and has been active in MPC ministries all her life. Ellie lives in Hampton Township with her parents (Doug and Carole), older sister (Addie), and twin brother (Teddy). Ellie is excited to serve the church this year as a student deacon!
Nadine Kramer, Class of 2028
Nadine Kramer is married to Michael, and they are parents to their 18-year-old son, Micah. Nadine and Michael have been attending Memorial Park since 2009. Nadine works in accounting and is active with Women’s Ministries.
Bob Krotzer, Class of 2028
Bob is a lifelong Pittsburgher and resident of Shaler. He supports all major Pittsburgh sport teams and Penn State. Bob currently is a Controller for a non-profit organization based in East Liberty. He enjoys family time with his sisters and his 15 nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and museums.
Andrew Little, Class of 2026*
Drew Little is a junior at Shadyside Academy and is a lifelong member of the MPC community. He grew up in Pittsburgh and enjoys gaming, racket sports, frisbee, and being with his friends. Drew has served the church at break-in before as well as volunteering for fundraising dinners and food packing.
David Michael, Class of 2028*
David started attending Memorial Park in 2015 when his mother was in an assisted living facility near the church. He has been an usher for 4 years and attends the Adult Discipleship Hour and various Men’s Ministry studies. David was raised on a chicken farm in West Deer Township and grew up at the East Union Presbyterian Church.
Jen Miller, Class of 2028*
I moved to Pittsburgh in 2016 and work at Shadyside Hospital as a surgical nurse. I enjoy hiking with my husband (Chris) and dog (Hope), running, reading and spending time with friends. I will sing with the worship band, volunteer at the Christmas Spree, and other opportunities at MPC.
Nikki Mills, Class of 2028*
Nikki has been married to Matt for twenty years and is mother to Daniel (14), Calvin (11), and Leonardo (6). She grew up at Memorial Park Church. Nikki participates in Women to Women on Wednesday mornings and volunteers annually at Summer Surge. She enjoys barre, Pilates, cooking, learning about design and architecture, and reading French novels for her French book club.
Jay Moore, Class of 2028*
Jay is a native of McCandless who grew up at North Park EPC and attended Grove City College. Jay and his wife, Lindsay, met at Grove City. They have 5 children: Tommy (16), Hannah (13), Johnny (11), Violet (8) and Sophie (5).
Ryan Parker, Class of 2028*
Ryan grew up Butler. He and his wife, Lauren, reside in Valencia. They have three children: Freda (8), Jack (7) and Ruth (5). Ryan enjoys being outdoors hunting, camping and off roading. He is active in Men’s Ministry at MPC and served on the Executive Pastor Nominating Committee.
Rachel Schulte, Class of 2028*
Lifelong Pittsburgher and wife to my husband Jason for 14 years, I am a proud mom of two wonderful boys, Jackson and Adam, and one very spoiled dog named Remi. Presently, I am a teacher at North Allegheny School District. I have called MPC home for 11 years and can most often be found with my head in a book or at a local Starbucks.
The following deacons are accepting an additional three-year term: Debbie Huckestein, Brian Shidemantle, and Jocy Waibel, and Chris Clouse is accepting an additional one-year term.
*Officer to be ordained
Lisa was born and raised in Burgettstown, PA. She attended Bethany College and Wharton for her MBA. She worked in banking in Chicago and in Pittsburgh. She met her husband, Al, while working at Mellon Bank. They have two adult daughters: Ashley and Chelsea. We have been members of MPC for almost 25 years.
Janet Brunner, Class of 2028
Janet and her late husband were together for 50 years. She lived in McCandless since 1985 and join MPC in 1992. They had two children, Michael (deceased) and Kimberly. Kimberly and her husband (Tony) have blessed Janet with two beautiful grandchildren: Elena (4) and Anthony (2).
Bonnie Burlett, Class of 2028*
Bonnie grew up in Ross Township and now residing in Shaler Township with her husband, Bill. They have one adult son, Matt. She enjoys watching Pittsburgh and University of South Carolina sports. Bonnie loves animals and currently has a Welsh corgi and one kitty. She has volunteered at MPC on several Saturday workdays, done bulk cooking for Living in Liberty, made cookies for the Christmas Spree. Currently Bonnie is active with Women to Women on Wednesday mornings.
Jackie Harn, Class of 2028*
My name is Jackie Harn, and I am married to my high school sweetheart, John, for 35 years. We have 2 adult sons, Andrew and Nicholas, who also attend Memorial Park church. I have taught the 3-year-old class at MPCP for over 20 years and also enjoy reading and swimming.
John Harn, Class of 2028*
John Harn and my wife Jackie and I have been members of Memorial Park Church for a little over 20 years. They are graduates of Geneva College and have been married for 35 years. They have two grown sons who are also members. Prior to joining Memorial Park, we were members of Valley Presbyterian Church in Imperial Pa, where John served on Session up until we moved to Glenshaw.
Mary Hopkins, Class of 2028*
Mary Hopkins has lived in O’Hara Township for most of her life. She has three sons, Jonathan (25), Matthew (25) and Nicholas (18). She has been a member of Memorial Park Church for 28 years. She works full-time as an Executive Administrator Assistant for AAA East Central in East Liberty. She enjoys attending the Wednesday night Women’s to Women’s group and enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Ellie Klocko, Class of 2026*
Ellie is 17 years old and is a Junior at Hampton High School where she enjoys playing for the varsity volleyball and basketball teams. She officially became a member of the church in 9th grade and has been active in MPC ministries all her life. Ellie lives in Hampton Township with her parents (Doug and Carole), older sister (Addie), and twin brother (Teddy). Ellie is excited to serve the church this year as a student deacon!
Nadine Kramer, Class of 2028
Nadine Kramer is married to Michael, and they are parents to their 18-year-old son, Micah. Nadine and Michael have been attending Memorial Park since 2009. Nadine works in accounting and is active with Women’s Ministries.
Bob Krotzer, Class of 2028
Bob is a lifelong Pittsburgher and resident of Shaler. He supports all major Pittsburgh sport teams and Penn State. Bob currently is a Controller for a non-profit organization based in East Liberty. He enjoys family time with his sisters and his 15 nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and museums.
Andrew Little, Class of 2026*
Drew Little is a junior at Shadyside Academy and is a lifelong member of the MPC community. He grew up in Pittsburgh and enjoys gaming, racket sports, frisbee, and being with his friends. Drew has served the church at break-in before as well as volunteering for fundraising dinners and food packing.
David Michael, Class of 2028*
David started attending Memorial Park in 2015 when his mother was in an assisted living facility near the church. He has been an usher for 4 years and attends the Adult Discipleship Hour and various Men’s Ministry studies. David was raised on a chicken farm in West Deer Township and grew up at the East Union Presbyterian Church.
Jen Miller, Class of 2028*
I moved to Pittsburgh in 2016 and work at Shadyside Hospital as a surgical nurse. I enjoy hiking with my husband (Chris) and dog (Hope), running, reading and spending time with friends. I will sing with the worship band, volunteer at the Christmas Spree, and other opportunities at MPC.
Nikki Mills, Class of 2028*
Nikki has been married to Matt for twenty years and is mother to Daniel (14), Calvin (11), and Leonardo (6). She grew up at Memorial Park Church. Nikki participates in Women to Women on Wednesday mornings and volunteers annually at Summer Surge. She enjoys barre, Pilates, cooking, learning about design and architecture, and reading French novels for her French book club.
Jay Moore, Class of 2028*
Jay is a native of McCandless who grew up at North Park EPC and attended Grove City College. Jay and his wife, Lindsay, met at Grove City. They have 5 children: Tommy (16), Hannah (13), Johnny (11), Violet (8) and Sophie (5).
Ryan Parker, Class of 2028*
Ryan grew up Butler. He and his wife, Lauren, reside in Valencia. They have three children: Freda (8), Jack (7) and Ruth (5). Ryan enjoys being outdoors hunting, camping and off roading. He is active in Men’s Ministry at MPC and served on the Executive Pastor Nominating Committee.
Rachel Schulte, Class of 2028*
Lifelong Pittsburgher and wife to my husband Jason for 14 years, I am a proud mom of two wonderful boys, Jackson and Adam, and one very spoiled dog named Remi. Presently, I am a teacher at North Allegheny School District. I have called MPC home for 11 years and can most often be found with my head in a book or at a local Starbucks.
The following deacons are accepting an additional three-year term: Debbie Huckestein, Brian Shidemantle, and Jocy Waibel, and Chris Clouse is accepting an additional one-year term.
*Officer to be ordained