Staff

The Staff of Wesley UMC are here to help support you in any area you may need.

Support Staff

Lorrae Emory	Office Manager
	Lorrae joined Wesley's staff in 2007 with a background in human resources. She staffs the office, prepares the bulletins & Encounter newsletter, manages building use, and SO much more. Email her at: lorraeemory@wesleyfresno.org.

CJ Pitcher	Bookkeeper
	CJ joined Wesley's staff in 2007, although she was already familiar with Wesley since she's been attending since 1993. CJ serves as our part-time bookkeeper and works with our volunteer treasurer and our Finance Team to keep our books in order. Email her at: cjpitcher@wesleyfresno.org.

Dolores Lopez	Custodian
	Dolores started working with Wesley in 1994, and became full-time in 2001. Her work as Custodian involves not only clean-up but setting up for our many events.

Wally Grisso	Assistant Custodian
	Wally has served as Assistant Custodian since 2005. Wally does all the set-up and break-down for Sunday mornings.

Janet Garcia, Cindy Clay & Kenia Gambino	Childcare Staff
	Our loving childcare staff provide childcare in Education West on Sunday mornings for children ages 0-grade 2, and for meetings and events at other times for children of any age. Most of them have been with Wesley for many years.

Program Staff

Tucker Russell	Youth Ministry Coordinator
	Find current Youth info here.
	Tucker Russell is originally from Massillon, Ohio in the Cleveland area. He comes from a background in the Mennonite Church and is currently a third year student earning his M.Div. at the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary here in Fresno, where he also serves as Student Body President. Previously, Tucker has served as youth pastor for one other congregation, and spent a year serving at an orphanage for children with disabilities in Chnag'sha, China. Tucker is very excited to be joining the Wesley community, and to participate in a body of worship and service which is open and inclusive toward all people. Tucker wishes to thank everyone at Wesley for all of the kindness and grace they have already shown in welcoming him to the church, and he looks forward to continuing to worship and serve among this community of faith.
Lori Clanton & Beth Lederach	Coordinators of FUN Church
	Lori & Beth are volunteer staff who plan and lead FUN Church for kids K-6 grade on Sunday mornings at 11:15. More info on FUN Church is here.


Wendy Slack	Lay Pastor for Wesley Celebration
	Wendy serves as volunteer staff working with a team of people to plan and lead Wesley Celebration. More on this ministry is here.

Elizabeth Layous	Music Director
	Elizabeth began as our assistant choir director in 1993, and in 2003 became our Choir Director and Music Director. She directs the Aldersgate Choir and coordinates other musicians and groups.

John Jones	Wesley Bronze Director
	John serves as a volunteer director of the Wesley Bronze handbell choir.

Peggy Copp	Accompanist
	Peggy serves as our Accompanists. She also plays french horn in the Bakersfield Symphony.