Meet the Search Committee

The Search Committee has eleven members representing many facets of the congregation. Here is some information that they wanted to share:

Jeanne Brockmyer is the Chair of the committee. She is a longterm SUCC member, currently involved in the choirs, Health Ministries, and the Personnel Committee. She is passionate about the welfare of children and is involved in research on violent video games. She is retired from UT but still works with several graduate students in clinical psychology.

Anne Reed will be handling the committee’s minutes and blog postings. She describes herself as a “recent” member. Anne keeps busy teaching Sunday School, singing in the Treble choir, and serving on the Board of Christian Education, among other church activities. She was “Mary” for VBS and is directing the Christmas pageant. Anne also keeps busy with her family including her three girls ages two, four, and nine.

Al Compaan is a longterm member (23 years). Among other activities, he is involved in the choir, Stewardship, the Green Team, and the Science and Theology series. He served on the very successful Associate Pastor search committee. Al is passionate about renewable energy and lives in a solar home. He drives an electric truck that he and his family converted in 1999. Al has been married 42 years and has four grown children and four grandchildren. He is retired from UT and helped start Xunlight 26 Solar.

Dave Walker has been a member at SUCC since 1965. His past activities include service as a trustee, deacon, Stewardship Board Chairman, Fellowship Committee, Sunday School teacher, and the Action Auction. Currently he is involved in children’s worship, serves as a confirmand mentor and is a member of the Church Growth Committee. Among his passions are Grace Community Center and the Sylvania Academic Excellence Foundation (he is president of both), and his work as a Chartered Financial consultant.

Rini Ng is a relatively recent addition to the SUCC family. Her activities include the Church Growth Committee, music ministry, Hospitality Committee, and Holy Chow. Her current passions include running in half-marathons and marathons, playing the cello, crocheting, spending time with her husband, daughter and two sons, teaching 6th grade, and raising awareness about extreme poverty through Beads for Life.

Amber Ulrich is a longterm SUCC member. She is a senior at Northview High School and is involved in the Youth Group at SUCC. Amber plays soccer and will be attending Bowling Green State University next fall. She will be a business major and plans a career in Human Resources.

James (Jim) Overmyer is a relatively recent addition to SUCC. He is a member of the Board of Christian Outreach and the Open and Affirming Committee. Jim also helps the Personal Needs Ministry by doing Food Bank shopping. Jim is a retired public school elementary teacher. He enjoys reading, nature study, yard work, art museums and classical music.

Barbara Eikost is also a relatively recent SUCC member. She serves on the Nominating Committee, and participates in adult Sunday School. She was also a member of the amazingly successful Associate Pastor Search Committee. Barbara grew up in south Toledo attending Park Church, has two sons and two grandsons. She is passionate about Hospice of Northwest Ohio, public education, current events and political issues. Her additional volunteer involvement includes working with a 5^th grader at Martin Luther King Academy for Boys and participating in Bridges out of Poverty.

Bob Forcht is a longterm SUCC member. He serves on the Stewardship Committee, is an usher team member, and a board member of Grace Community Center. Bob has four children. He was born and raised in Butler, PA. He follows all Pittsburgh teams. Bob is the District Manager for First Merit Bank.

Warren Henry has been a member at SUCC since 1972. He has served on many Boards and Committees including Trustees, Diaconate, Endowment, and Pastoral Relations. He currently serves on the Nominating and Endowment Committees, and is a member of the Open and Affirming study group. Warren was the church Moderator when our congregation extended a call to Bill Chidester. Warren’s family includes wife Leann, three children, and four grandchildren. Warren is retired from Finkbeiner, Pettis & Strout, and now is responsible for transportation planning in NW Ohio and southern Monroe County.

Scott Russell is a relatively new member to the church, joining in the spring of 2007 with his then fiancé, now wife, Kate, who is part of the Growth & Membership Committee. He has served on the Fellowship Committee, been involved with Habitat for Humanity, and is excited to be part of the Search Committee. Most of his free time is spent with his 16 month old daughter, Lorelai, his wife, their two dogs, and soon their second child that is expected any day now!

- Jeanne