Alum Updates

1980s

Joey T. Byrd ’87, has retired from the Army after 32 years of military service as a US Army Chaplain. He and Carol ‘88 reside in Columbia, SC. Chaplain (Colonel) Joey T. Byrd is retiring from the U.S. Army after 32 years of military service to our nation as an Army chaplain. His most notable senior leadership accomplishments were serving as the command chaplain for the United States Army Central Command, Third Army headquartered in Sumter, SC from January 2018 until June 2020 followed by serving as the command chaplain for United States Central Command, headquartered in Tampa, FL from July 2020 until April 2022. Chaplain Byrd has extensive experience throughout the Middle East. His military awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal. The Rev. Dr. Carol J. Byrd serves as Parish Associate for Congregational Care at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC. The Byrds plan to reside in Columbia, SC upon his retirement.

Chip Hatcher, MDiv ’88, is pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Hot Springs, AR.

1990s

Deborah Conner MDiv ’91, First Presbyterian Greensboro NC, 9/22/2022 17:58

Andy Walton MDiv ’92, Retired on December 31, having served Forsyth Presbyterian Church, Forsyth GA 1992-2003, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington DC 2003-2015

Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clearwater, FL 2015-2022. He has been married to Peg Walton for 47 years!

Marvin, Lindsay, MDiv ’94, has been called as Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Haddonfield, NJ.

2000s

Andrew Permenter DMin’01, Retired as Vice President of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL, in December 2021. He is currently consulting with CFO Colleague as Practice Leader, Accreditation. He attends Grace Presbyterian Church in Dawsonville, GA, and fills in preaching when the pastor is away!

Anne H.K. Apple MDiv ’01 is the Interim Transitional Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee, FL.

Lisa Eye, MDiv ’02, was Called as Interim Pastor of Walnut Hill Church, Lexington, KY, effective August 1, 2022, following 8 years as Pastor of Corbin Presbyterian Church, Corbin, KY.

Columbia Void Fantasy Football League

Robert Hay

Kevin Hay ’08

James Goodlet ’07

Nick Reed ’07

Tom Bryson ’07

Daniel Loffredo ’07

Andy Acton ’05

Ben Acton ’05

Michael McLaughlin ’08

Davis Bailey ’08

Daren Hofmann ’07

Ryan Baer ’07

Keith Jones ’07, 2022 Champion

MaryAnn McKibben Dana MDiv ’03 wrote her third book, Hope: A User’s Manual, which was released in September 2022. It was described by the Presbyterian Outlook as “spiritually grounded and inspiring as well as practical.” The book is a collection of short reflections of different ways to understand and access hope. In addition to her ongoing writing, speaking, and leadership coaching work, she is currently serving as part-time parish associate and temporary stated supply at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Herndon, VA.

Leah Hrachovec, MDiv ’05, has been called as Pastor/Head of Staff at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester, PA.

Kate McGregor Mosley MDiv ’06 has been named Executive Director of the International Enneagram Association.

Sarah Hooker MDiv ’08, started new call August 1, 2022 as the Julia Thompson Smith Chaplain and Director of Religious & Spiritual Life at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA.

Libby Shannon MDiv ’08, was called to serve as the Transitional Executive Presbyter of the Twin Cities Area Presbytery beginning in August 2022.

Davis Bailey MDiv ’08 received a DMin. degree from the University of the South School of Theology in Sewanee, TN in May 2022, and now serves as Designated Pastor at McDonough Presbyterian Church in McDonough, GA.

Amy Baer MDiv ’08 is now the Coordinator of Outreach at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Athens, GA. 2010s

2010s

Neill McKay, MDiv ’11, has been called as Pastor at Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church, Laurinburg, NC, after completing his call in Fairbanks, AK, where he served University Community Presbyterian Church. Neill is currently pursuing a Master’s Certificate Program in Strategic Leadership at University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

Beth Daniel MDiv ’14 is now serving as the Facilitator Curator for The Ministry Collaborative, a Project of the Macedonian Ministry Foundation.

Lauren (MDiv/MAPT) and Chris Peters MDiv ’14 welcomed their first child, Wilder Bates Peters, who was born October 21, 2022.

Glory Cumbow MDiv ’18, has released their debut poetry collection Fertile Decay available from Parson’s Porch and Amazon. Glory works as a writing strategist in Charlotte, NC. Glory has published over 40 poems in literary journals since 2020, and shares their writing at glorythepoet.wordpress. com.

Jocelyn Wildhack MDiv/MAPT ’19 and Grant Wright MDiv ’20 were married on October 7, 2022. Jocelyn serves at Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center; Grant serves at Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock AR.

Laura Nile Tuell MDiv ’19 and her husband, David, welcomed their first child, Jack Lawrence, on September 7, 2022. Their family lives in Mount Shasta, CA.

2020s

Seth Clark DMin ’20, Released two books this year: CHURCH AT THE

WALL is a revision of his DMin thesis and GOD LOVES YOU ALL THE WAY is a children’s book. He has served five years at First Baptist Church, National City, CA, and is now Lead Pastor of the Border Church.

Natalie Wolf MDiv/MAPT ’21, was called to serve as Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, in Starkville, MS

Ashley M. Lewis MDiv ’22, is serving as the Coordinator of Congregational Vitality at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Tucker, GA. In this position, Ashley works across the ministries of the church to enhance member engagement and facilitate the aims of the Vital Congregations Initiative.

John Daniel MDiv. ’22 and Eliza Smith ’20 were married January 7, 2023. They reside in Spartanburg, where Eliza serves as the University Chaplain at Converse College, and John Daniel serves as the Associate Pastor for Youth and Campus Ministries.

Stewardship Kaleidoscope in Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 25-27, 2023, where our very own Dr. Victor Aloyo will be a keynote speaker!

Front Row, from left: Stephen Williams ’01, Ron Nelson ’93, Dawn Hyde ’12, Cader Howard ’05, Jason Hammersley ’11, Todd Speed ’93, Tom Dendy ’93, Nick Reed ’07

Back Row, from left: Katelyn Gordon Cooke ’09, Sam McGregor ’92, Kendal Land ’04, Nick Setzer ’11 , Marilyn McKelvey Tucker-Marek ’14, Daniel Vanek ’13, Josh Woodsmith ’21, Brian Coulter ’09, Andrew Stephens ’06, James Goodlet ’07, Joseph Taber ’14, Morgan Hay ’07, Tom Bryson ’07, Andy Casto-Waters ’01, Brandi Casto-Waters ’00