Bishop Park is pleased to announce the hiring of Sarah Filizzi as the new part-time Administrative Assistant in the Episcopal Office. Sarah has taken on the position that was held by Kris Sample for 15 ½ years. Kris retired the first week in October.
Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with her to this position. For six years, Sarah was on the staff of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church. While on staff, she provided support services in different capacities to the Director of Communications, Treasurer and the Benefits Officer. Sarah also managed and maintained their online database. Part of her job was to provide training for districts and local churches on the use of the database.
Sarah will work closely with Christy Mackey, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Bishop, to continue to provide excellent communication and service to the Annual Conference. She will also work with the District Superintendents and the District Administrative Assistants regarding pastoral service records, appointment changes, and database updates and changes.
“I give thanks to God for both the faithful service of Kris Sample and for God’s leading Sarah to be part of an incredible conference staff,” said Bishop Park.
Doug HoyIt’s not a question of if, but when. A crisis can happen anytime and anywhere. Planning beforehand, response during, and recovery after are the critical stages that lessen the severity and longevity of the damage and establish life-changing relationships. The Disaster Response Coordinator (DRC) is essential to creating a network of Emergency Response Teams that can connect local congregations to their community’s needs. We are pleased to announce that Doug Hoy has joined the team as our new DRC.
Doug is a veteran of the US Army, with more than 25 years of experience serving as a Firefighter/EMT. He is specially trained to coordinate emergency responses to natural disasters and hazardous materials. Doug is passionate follower of Jesus who is married with two sons. As he begins his new role, he will evaluate our current preparedness as a conference and coordinate Flood Relief from this summer’s storms.
You may contact Doug via email at drc@susumc.org.
