Upcoming Class of Deacon and Elders
Scarlett Stewart Broughton
Scarlett is a lifelong member and this will be her 2nd time on Session. She and her husband, Scott, live in Maitland with their 4 children: Ellie (11), Sam (9), Hosanna (7) and Brady (2). Growing up, Scarlett participated in many of the church ministries including Weekday School, Children's Ministry, various choirs and the Student Ministry. She is the former Director of Discipleship and led the 20s Ministry for 5 years. She is beyond grateful for her church home and the numerous people at First Pres who helped build her foundation in Christ.
Jeffrey Brown
Jeff was born in Texas, graduated from the University of Texas. Moved to Georgia out of school to work for Turner Construction, a National General Contractor. After living in St. Simons Island for 2 years he moved to Atlanta where he lived for 8 years and met his wife Grace, they were Young Life volunteers. They moved to Orlando in 2015, living in College Park, and have three kids, Martha Mayes - 6, Allie - 4, and David -2. Jeff recently purchased PremUS of Orlando an industrial flooring and coatings business, an adventure that started on June 1.
Theresa Eber
Theresa and husband Ryan have twin three-year-old daughters, Adelynn and Olivia. They reside in the Winter Park area where Theresa stays home with their girls. Prior to having children, Theresa worked in non-profit corporate philanthropy for Orlando Health. She has a heart for her community and enjoys being involved with the women and children's ministries at First Pres.
Lance Fair
Lance Fair moved to central Florida in 2007 with his wife, Karen, and their three children, Lauren, Courtney and Fletcher. They joined First Presbyterian Church of Orlando in January 2008. Lance has been a Life Community group leader for the last five years and served as a member of the Session from 2012 to 2018. Since leaving the Session, Lance has continued to serve as a leader of the Elder Sponsor Committee for Inquiring Covenant Partners. Lance is the Chief Operating Officer of a real estate investment company in Orlando, and he and Karen have been married for 34 years.
Ashley Fox
Ashley is an Orlando native and member of FPCO for 30 years. She was both baptized and married at FPCO. She is married to Tanner Fox, reverend/pastor of mission and young adults at FPCO. They have been married for 7 years. Ashley was an elementary school teacher for 5 years before transitioning to her current job as a studio manager for a small local jewelry business. She has worked as the manager there for 3 years now. Ashley is blessed to attend church with the rest of her local immediate family, the Ball family. She has partnered with her husband and his work with the youth and 20's ministry, leading bible studies and various camp groups. And she enjoys staying connected to her early education roots by volunteering as a Sunday school and VBS teacher for the Shine Children's ministry.
Melissa Hart
Melissa Hart grew up in Orlando as an active member of FPCO. She attended the University of Florida where she met her husband, Terrence, now married for 16 years. They have 3 children, Brennen, Damon and Skyler who attend The First Academy. Melissa was previously a classroom teacher at Weekday School and TFA. She also owned a local bakery, Cookie Cousins, for 10 years and recently sold it to be home with her family.
Betsy Hirschy
Betsy has been a member of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando since the 6th grade. Over the years, she has served the church in different capacities, including the youth department and Shine. She grew up in Orlando and married her high school sweet heart, Sage Hirschy. They have three boys, Cole (7), Brooks (5), and Jake (3). Betsy is also a registered dietitian and has a private practice in the College Park area.
Doris Hatcher Houck
Doris Hatcher Houck, along with husband Ron, joined First Presbyterian Church of Orlando as a covenant partners during April/2015. Doris is employed as a real estate consultant with a local economics firm. Mr. and Mrs. Houck are the proud parents of son Ryan, his wife Claire, identical twin granddaughters Harper and Charlotte (Age 4 – baptized by Dr. Thorp, September 2016). Ron and Doris share their home in Maitland with a 3-year old Labrador Retriever named Bob Marley.
Zane Henderson
Zane Henderson serves as the Director of Emerging Leaders & Strategic Planning at Generous Giving. He is passionate about sharing the life-giving news of generosity with the next generation of Christian leaders. At First Pres, he has served on the 20s Ministry Leadership Team and is a Gotham Fellows alum. Zane and his wife, Jess, both love First Pres and are convinced the local church is the hope of the world!
Michael Kelley
An Orlando native, Michael C. Kelley is a construction and development attorney with Shutts & Bowen. He earned his Bachelors in Economics from Rollins and received his J.D. from the University of Florida. Actively involved at FPCO and in the community, Michael is a co-facilitator of the "Couples of the Bible" Sunday School class, an advisory board member of and a vocational guild facilitator for The Collaborative, participating member of the Fellowship of Believers community group, co-founder and host of The Orlando Society Room (a debate forum), and is a 2016 Gotham Fellow. But most importantly, Michael is married to Chandy and together they have two children, Charlotte and Mac.
Greg McNeil
Greg grew up in North Carolina where he graduated from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Journalism and School of Law. He moved to Orlando in 1985 to join the Lowndes law firm where he is now a shareholder and General Counsel. He is married to Wendy; they have three children: Dillon, Cameron and Taylor. Greg and his family have been members of FPCO since the early '90s; this is Greg's second term as elder, having previously served from 2012-15. He enjoys Apologetics and often teaches the subject to Sunday School classes and Bible study groups.
Roger Noonan
Roger retired in 1997 from Caterpillar inc after 38 years of service in US, Canada, Japan, Mexico and Brazil. Widowed he married Wynette in 1995. He has two adopted sons, a stepson, and a “ foster” son. He served as deacon at First Baptist Sweetwater for two terms, taught Sunday School, volunteered at Loaves and Fishes for three years and now spends time with I Dignity. He is the very proud grandfather of Callie Wilson, child of Billy and Becky.
Jonathan Rossi
Jonathon Rossi is a third generation covenant partner of FPCO. He attended Boone High School and graduated from Florida State University in 2015. Currently, he works for One Florida Bank and loves it.
Layne Spears
Layne was born and raised in Winter Haven, FL. Shortly after graduating from the University of Florida she moved to Orlando and married her husband, Sam. Layne and Sam were married at FPCO in 2012 and have two daughters, Meg (4) and Kate (3), who both attend the Weekday School. Currently a stay-at-home mom, Layne has a background working in non-profit and education. Since joining FPCO, Layne has been involved in Women’s Ministry, a Vocational Guild through The Collaborative, as well as a middle school youth small group leader, Shine Ministry teacher and VBS volunteer.
Patricia Stainbrook
Pat moved to Orlando in 2014 to be close to her only son and his family. She has been a member of FPCO since 2015. In 2016, Pat completed Stephen Ministry training and has been an active Stephen Minister since. She enjoys being involved in Sunday School, Small group, and the Flower Ministry.
Jonathan D Thigpen
Jonathan is a civil engineer from Georgia Tech and a Principal at Kimley-Horn. He lives in Winter Park with his wife Karen and four school-age children (Jacob, Ava, Rachel, and Jeremy). The Thigpens joined First Pres in 2013 shortly after moving to Orlando from Ocala. In his free time, Jonathan likes playing music on the piano and guitar, sports, and spending time with friends.
Karen A Thigpen
Karen Thigpen has been attending FPCO since 2013. She and Jonathan have been married for twenty years and have four children. She is originally from Detroit, MI and enjoys cooking, traveling, and embarking on new adventures whenever possible with friends and family. She is currently a student at Reformed Theological Seminary.
Heidi Towle
Heidi Towle has been a member of FPCO since 1992 when she relocated from Michigan to Orlando to work for Walt Disney World. She is married to Russell and they will celebrate their 31st anniversary this September. They have two daughters. Danielle is a recent college graduate and Stephanie is a recent high school graduate. Heidi has been involved in the Worship Arts at FPCO as a liturgical dancer and choreographer. You may have also seen her on the church campus coaching gymnastics for the Magnolia School and teaching dance at The Christ School. She currently teaches dance for OCPS.
Hattie Summer
Hattie Summer, widowed, has 2 sons, Kyle and Kevin. Kyle and his wife Lindsay live in St. Petersburg with their 10 year old twins. Kevin, Erin and 3 children are members of First Pres. Hattie taught school for 28 years with OCPS before becoming a WDS teacher at FPCO. She has been involved with various church activities including Women’s Bible studies.