Dear Ones,

I am glad to announce the arrival of two new members of our staff, filling vacancies open since July.

As Director of Finance & Administration, Ms. Karen Sprague will oversee all operations with particular focus on finance and HR. She will work with our treasurer, finance committee, accountant and financial staff to insure that our financial house is in order. Karen will lead and supervise all of our operations staff, and work closely with me in planning and oversight.

 

Among a vast pool of applicants, Karen stood out as the ideal candidate. She spent the past six years in a comparable position at a large United Methodist Church in Houston. Prior to that, her career was in banking, most recently as chief operating officer.

As Operations Manager, Mr. Tony Kittrell will oversee all aspects of property maintenance and repair, including schedule and set up for all gatherings, and supervision of our housekeeping staff. If you want to schedule an event or meeting at St. Columba’s, Tony’s your man. After four years of service in the US Air Force, Tony has worked in security and facility management, most recently as operations manager of a large pediatric AIDS organization.

 

Karen and Tony are gifted individuals with excellent experience and skills, who bring warmth and passion to their new roles.

 

During these interim months, we have been extraordinarily blessed to have four parishioners step up and give generously of their time, expertise and care to manage these vital roles. I cannot emphasize too strongly how grateful I am to John Nolan, Sara Glenn, Tom Bauder, and Heather Cole for their good and devoted service to St. Columba’s. Please join me in thanking John, Sara, Tom and Heather, and ...

 

Please join me in welcoming Ms. Karen Sprague and Mr. Tony Kittrell!