Staff
 
Staff

Ministry Staff

Dana C. Jones, Jr.
Senior Pastor

Dana
Dana Jones joined the staff of The Presbyterian Church, Sewickley in August of 2005. A graduate of Yale University and Dickinson School of Law, and Princeton Theological Seminary, Dana has served churches in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Texas. Dana and his wife Kathy live in Sewickley and are the parents of 4 adult children.

You may email Rev. Jones at:
djones@sewickleypresby.org

Phone: 412-741-4550 ext. 206


Tracey G.M. Cowan
Associate Pastor

A native of Northern Ireland, Tracey has lived in the United States for almost seven years now, having lived in the Philadelphia area and Princeton before moving to Sewickley. Tracey graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with an MDiv. in May 2007 and is thrilled to begin her ordained ministry as Associate Pastor at The Presbyterian Church, Sewickley. In her free time she enjoys curling up with a hot cup of tea and a good book - reading recommendations are always welcome!

You may email Tracey Cowan at:
tcowan@sewickleypresby.org

Phone: 412-741-4550 ext. 211

 

 


Scott W. Hoffman
Associate Pastor

Scott

Scott W. Hoffman is an enigma wrapped in a conundrum.  At least, he likes to think he is.  Really, he is Associate Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Sewickley.  This is Scott’s first call after receiving his MDiv. from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in May of 2006.  He and his lovely wife Ashlee are the proud parents of Kylee and are thrilled to be living and ministering here in Sewickley. 

Go Steelers!

You may email Scott Hoffman at: shoffman@sewickleypresby.org

Phone: 412-741-4550 ext. 203


Program Staff

R. Craig Dobbins, CCM
Director of Music Ministries

Craig

Born and reared in West Virginia, Craig obtained the Bachelor of Music degree cum laude from Baldwin-Wallace College. He holds the degrees of Master of Music in Organ Performance and Master of Music in Music History from The University of Michigan. Under the auspices of a Wilkes Foundation Grant, he also studied at Clare College, Cambridge University. Prior to moving to Sewickley in 1987, Craig served churches in Jacksonville, Florida and Greenville, Mississippi. He is a Past Dean of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and is the Immediate Past National President of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians. He and his wife, Susan, an attorney employed by the office of Disciplinary Counsel of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, are the parents of one daughter, Maggie.

You may email Mr. Dobbins at:
cdobbins@sewickleypresby.org

Phone: 412-741-4550 ext. 205


Laura L. Mikush, FCBA
Financial Administrator

Laura

Laura Mikush holds a Bachelors of  Science degree in  Business Administration from Robert Morris College.  Laura is a certified member of both the National Association of Church Business Administrators and the Presbyterian Church Business Administrators Association.  She is currently the Eastern Regional Director of the  national association.  Laura and her husband Robert, a medical sales associate, reside in Ambridge. They have 2 children.

You may email Mrs. Mikush at:
lmikush@sewickleypresby.org

Phone: 412-741-4550 ext. 204


Kimberly Coyle
Director of Children's Ministries

Kim

Kim Coyle has served as the Director of Children's Ministries at The Presbyterian Church for four years. Prior to joining the staff, Kim served as President of Presbyterian Women's Association, a member of the Board of Deacons, Sunday school teacher, and Vacation Bible School leader. Within the community, Kim served on the Board of Directors of the Child Health Association, and Treasurer of the organization.

Kim seeks to serve the children of the congregation and community with energy, imagination, and love through Christ-centered, hands-on Sunday school lessons, larger-than-life Vacation Bible school programs, kid-to-kid mission projects, family nights, and more. Kim believes that teaching children about their God, and to help them know that they are a part of God's family through the church is our highest responsibility. She wants all children to know that the church is not a building, but a community of people, a place where they are loved.

You may email Ms. Coyle at:
kcoyle@sewickleypresby.org

Phone: 412-741-4550 ext. 208


Amy B. Armanious
Parish Nurse

Amy feels so blessed to be a part of the great ministry at The Presbyterian Church, Sewickley. As the parish nurse, Amy brings over 20 years of nursing experience from Allegheny General Hospital. Her most recent nursing work has been in home care, staff development and nursing education. She has a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Waynesburg University and a Master of Organizational Leadership degree from Geneva College. Currently, she is a doctoral student at Waynesburg University with a focus on nursing practice and education. Amy enjoys reading, entertaining in her home, and traveling. Amy and her husband Mark have lived in the Pittsburgh area for several years, and now reside in Mars, Pennsylvania.

You may email Ms. Armanious at:
aarmanious@sewickleypresby.org

Phone: 412-741-4550 ext. 226


Support Staff

Dian Shandick
Administrative Assistant

Dian

Dian works with, Deacons, PNP, Women's Association, Parish Nurse, Wilma Gaughan as well as other committees. Dian has served as Elder, Deacon and Youth Leader with Riverdale Presbyterian Church, Moon Township. When she is not spending time with family, she enjoys working crossword and jigsaw puzzles or reading mysteries.

You may email Mrs. Shandick at:
dshandick@sewickleypresby.org

Phone: 412-741-4550 ext. 213


Sharon Barber
Administrative Assistant

Sharon

Sharon is a full-time assistant to the Director of Children's Ministries, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and Director of Music Ministries.  Sharon and her husband John are the parents of two children, Bryce and Bethany.

You may email Mrs. Barber at sbarber@sewickleypresby.org.

Phone: 412-741-4550 ext. 212


Debbie Pollack
Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor

Debbie

Debbie joined the staff of The Presbyterian Church, Sewickley in the Fall of 2005 as a full-time Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor.  Other responsibilities here include working with the Membership, Connection, Muffin Ministry, and Growth Committees.

She resides in Moon Twp. with her husband Nick and 2 children, who both attend Moon Area high school.  She is a member of the Moon Area Quarterback Club Board of Directors, and stays as involved with high school activities as time permits.

You may email Mrs. Pollack at:
dpollack@sewickleypresby.org

Phone: 412-741-4550 ext. 202


Heather Tracy
Communications Assistant

Heather

Heather joined the staff in the summer of 2002. She is a graduate of Westminster College and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Arts Communication specializing in Graphic Design. As Communications Assistant, Heather is responsible for the preparation of the weekly bulletin, pamphlets, posters,  updating the web site, writing press releases, and other special projects as needed.  Heather and her husband, Todd, are the parents of daughter, Adeline. 

You may email Mrs. Tracy at:
htracy@sewickleypresby.org

Phone: 412-741-4550 ext. 210


Custodial Staff

Charles Barnhart
Irene Borandi
Jack Ricker
Joseph Wojtowski

 

 
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