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Reverend J.C. Austin 212.288.8920
Ms. Joan Bergsteinsson 610.687.8912
Reverend Dr. Robert Bohl 239.597.1157
Mr. Paul Grier 404.876.1006
Mr. Don Lewis 651.641.3262
Ms. Catherine Lynch 866.261.3530
Reverend Dr. David McCreath 408.395.0919
Mr. Philip Melberg 301.948.7121
Chester Scholl, Jr., Esquire 724.981.4800
Mr. Kim Warner 214.522.3155

Board Biographies

The Reverend J.C. Austin
Education:
    The University of the South, Sewanee TN,  BA English Literature 1993
    Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton NJ, M Div 1998
    The University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, Visiting Fellow in Theology and Public Life, 1998-99 academic year
    The University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa,  PhD in Christian Ethics and International Affairs, in progress
History:
    9/11 Disaster Relief Administrative Commission (chair of Finance & Grants Committee), Presbytery of New York City
    Interim Director of Youth Ministries, First Presbyterian Church, Atlanta GA
Present:
    Associate Pastor for Evangelism and Stewardship, Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York NY

Ms. Joan Bergsteinsson
Education:
   
Carleton College, Northfield MN, BA Economics
   
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA, MBA Finance
    Chartered Financial Analyst
History:
    Securities Analyst, Connecticut General Life Insurance (CIGNA)
    Business Administrator, Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, Bryn Mawr PA
   
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Foundation

Present:
    Retired, Radnor PA
 

The Reverend Dr. Robert W. Bohl
Education:
   
Princeton Seminary, Princeton NJ, M Div 1961
   
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA, PhD
History:
   
Pastor for over 40 years
   
National Chair of the Bicentennial Fund of the Presbyterian Church, 1987-1993
   
Moderator of the 206th General Assembly, 1994-1995
Present:
    Stewardship Consultant

 

Mr. Paul H. Grier
Education:
    Erskine College, Due West, South Carolina, BS Business Administration, 1984
    Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, MHA Health Administration, 1989

History:
    Former healthcare executive
    Current and former board member, various not-for-profit organizations and institutions
    Elected and appointed public office

Present:

    Regional Vice-President/Eastern USA, Presbyterian Foundation
    Elder, First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina

 

Mr. Don Lewis
Education:
    University of St. Thomas, St. Paul MN, MBA Finance 1994
    Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton NJ, M Div 1981
    University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN, BA 1978
History:
    Instructor, McGilvery Faculty of Theology, Payap University, Chiang Mai Thailand
    Religious educator and/or pastor of Presbyterian churches in Boston MA, Warwick NY, and Minneapolis MN
    General manager of for-profit engineering and manufacturing companies, Minneapolis MN
    Director of Finance and Administration, The House of Hope Presbyterian Church, St. Paul MN
    Director, House of Hope Fund for Affordable Housing
Present:
    VP for Administration and Finance, Luther Theological Seminary, St Paul MN

Ms. Catherine Lynch
Education:
    Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK, BS
    Eastern University, Philadelphia PA, MS Nonprofit Management

History:
    Development Manager, Christiana Care Health Care System, Wilmington DE
Present:
    Development Specialist, PCUSA Investment & Loan Program
    Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wilmington DE, Officer of Trustees, Planned Giving Committee
    New Castle Presbytery, SOAR (Stewardship of Accumulated Resources) Committee

The Reverend Dr. David Wm. McCreath
Education:
   
Iowa State University , Ames IA , BS Sociology
    McCormick Theological Seminary,
Chicago IL , M Div
    University of Illinois, MSW
    Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary,
Austin TX, D Min
History:
    Jail chaplain

    Prisoner rehabilitation center counselor
    State mental hospital social worker
    Social welfare program development specialist
    Interim Pastor
   
Mission Education Communicator, General Assembly PCUSA
    Coordinator of Stewardship Education, Congregational Ministries Division PCUSA

Present:
    Retired, Los Gatos CA

 

Mr Philip Melberg

Education:
    Missouri Valley College, BS
History:
    Boy Scouts of America (NJ, OH, PA, DC)
    First Director of Planned Giving, The NRA Foundation
    National Capital Presbytery: Planned Giving Committee, Bicentennial Fund
    National Committee on Planned Giving, Founding Board Member
    Stewardship Chair, College of Elders, Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church, Gaithersburg MD
    Vice President for Development, Westminster Ingleside Foundation, Washington DC
Present:
    Retired, Rockville MD

Chester Scholl, Jr., Esquire
Education:
   University of Miami, Miami FL, BSSA
   Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle PA, JD
History:
   First Presbyterian Church, Sharon PA: Investment Committee;
Interpretation and Stewardship Committee
   Mercer County United Way: Planned Giving Committee
   Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce, New Wilmington PA: Planned Giving Committee
   Shenango Home: Endowment Committee
   Shenango Presbytery: Mission & Stewardship Committee
Present:
   Attorney and partner, Fruit, Dill, Goodwin & Scholl, Sharon PA
 

Mr Kim Warner
Education:
   San Jose State University, San Jose CA, BA
   San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Francisco CA, M Div
History:
   Pastor for fifteen years
   Funds development for theological education for eight years
Present:
   Vice President, Texas Presbyterian Foundation