PASTORS


Rev. Clinton Roberts
Sr. Co-Pastor
630-615-4304
croberts@knoxpres.org

Clint serves with his wife Deb as a senior co-pastor at Knox. In addition to preaching and pastoral care Clint serves as Knox’s head-of-staff.

Clint grew up in the Northeast. He received his B.A. in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and went on to pursue graduate study in History at Tulane University. Clint entered McCormick Theological Seminary in 1982 where he met Deb. Graduating with an M.div. in 1985, Clint has served Presbyterian churches in Marion, Kansas and Crown Point, Indiana. Clint and Deb have been at Knox since 1999.



Rev. Deb Roberts
Sr. Co-Pastor
630-615-4306
droberts@knoxpres.org

Deb serves as a Senior Co-Pastor with her husband, Clinton. In addition to preaching and pastoral care, she oversees both outreach and congregational growth. She was born in California and met her husband in Chicago while in Seminary. They now call the Midwest their home. Deb has a strong commitment to rebuilding congregations and to bringing spiritual renewal.

Deb and Clinton have two adult children.



Rev. Cindy Karis
Associate Pastor
630-615-4308
ckaris@knoxpres.org
Cindy serves as Associate Pastor and part of the Pastoral and Program staff. As liaison, she provides leadership to the Church Life Council, the Congregational Care and Presbytery Relations Council and the Mission Council. She also oversees the Stephen Ministry team and the Deacons.

Cindy was born in Athens, Greece. Her love of the Lord has motivated her ministry to serve others for the past 20 years. She also serves the community through the Naperville Interfaith Leaders Association.

Cindy is married to Harold Bullard and they have one daughter.
PROGRAM/MINISTRY DIRECTORS

Tami Vassallo
CDO Director
630-355-7544

Tami serves as Director of our Children's Day Out program. Tami is originally from the south side of Chicago and is an avid Sox fan. She received her B.A. in Psychology from St. Xavier University in Chicago. She is also working on her Masters in Education from the same institution. She has an extensive background in project management and has used these skills through volunteer opportunities within various churches and local schools.

She has lived in Naperville for the past 10 years with her husband, Christopher, and is blessed with a great family. She has four lovely children, twin boys, Alex and Andrew, and two beautiful daughters, Julianna and Mia.



Jane Burkelman
Children's Ministries
Co-Director
630-615-4303
jburkelman@knoxpres.org

Jane serves as one of Knox’s Co-Directors of Children’s Ministries. Jane’s programs include Sunday School for the school-year and summer, Prime Time which is a mid-week program for Kindergarten through Second Grade and WOW Kids which is a mid-week program for children age 3 through Kindergarten. She also enjoys participating in worship a few times a year and the opportunity to teach as it arises.

Jane moved to Naperville in 2000 having always lived in the east: Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Before working at Knox, Jane had been involved with Christian Education for 12 years as Elder and Sunday School Teacher.

Jane and her husband, Bruce are blessed with two children, Anne and Brian.

Jenny Hubbard
Children's Ministries
Co- Director
630-615-4318
jhubbard@knoxpres.org

Jenny is very excited to be on staff as the Co-Director of Children’s Ministries. She will be working with the kids during VBS, mid-week and various other programs. Jenny has been a member since she was four years old where she was in the Caroler Choir program. Yes, if you do the math it has been a long time.

Jenny received her B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation from Illinois State University and became the Day Camp and Support Staff Coordinator at Fox Valley Special Recreation Association. After working for several years she was lucky to be a stay at home Mom. Now she is ready to be back in the workforce and couldn’t be happier that it is at Knox. Her hobbies include singing, sign-language performance and dance. She and her husband Brian have three kids.

MUSIC MINISTRIES DIRECTORS


Jan & Curt Parry
Music Ministries
Directors
630-615-4317
jparry@knoxpres.org

Jan & Curt Parry are Directors of Music. Under Jan's direction, Knox offers children’s choirs from preschool through 5th grade. She is also responsible for the weekly worship music and services.

Jan holds a degree in Music Education and has taught music K-8, directed children and adult church choirs, directed both youth and adult hand bell choirs, and has experience developing and participating in praise teams and leading worship.

Curt leads the Chancel Choir, and is an integral part of the Sunday Praise Team at the 10:30 a.m. worship services.

Curt has a B.S. in Music Education, and a Masters in Administration. He continues to teach full time as Vocal Music Director at Naperville Central High School.

Jan & Curt have 3 sons.

SUPPORT/OFFICE STAFF
Dick Wheeler
Facilities Manager
630-615-4305
rmwheeler@knoxpres.org
June Hershey
Office Coordinator
630-615-4309
jhershey@knoxpres.org
Bev Mayer
Pastors' Assistant
630-615-4325
bmayer@knoxpres.org
Rita Eagleson
Financial Secretary
630-615-4301
reagleson@knoxpres.org
Linda Pekala
Receptionist/Secretary
630-615-4320
lpekala@knoxpres.org
Beth Ryser
Receptionist/Secretary
630-615-4324
bryser@knoxpres.org
Beth Burner
Childcare Coordinator
bburner@knoxpres.org
Robert Sacramento
Lead Custodian
630-615-4326
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