Our Team

Meet the staff

The Vision Team

  • Sharna Granger

  • Becky Pittard

  • Jan Pittard

    Staff Parish Relations Committee Representative

  • Drew Meldrum

  • Trace Rudolph

  • Amber McAndrew

  • Joe Raga

    Guide Team Representative

  • Lauren Raga

    Williamson Team Task Force

The Action Team

  • Alexis Long

    Volunteer Support

  • Rachael Meldrum

    Community Engagement

  • Todd Campbell

    Community Engagement & Justice Ministry

  • Laurie Sheth

    Spiritual Support

  • Susan Miller

    Kid’s Ministry

  • Camryn Shepard

    Young Adults + Fresh Expressions

  • Debra Sheffield

    Volunteer + Visitor Support

  • Joanna Voss

    Mission Giving Team Representative

Group of people in a casual indoor setting, engaged in conversation and activities, with one person giving a thumbs-up and another smiling. A table with drinks, a hat, and electronic devices is in the foreground.
People at a booth under "The Gathering Place UMC" tent, decorated with rainbow flags and signs promoting love and inclusivity, making friendship bracelets.
Volunteers serving food and organizing items in a community kitchen setting.
Woman speaking into a microphone at a church gathering, with a bible verse displayed on a screen in the background. People are seated and a music stand is visible.
Two people wearing matching blue shirts standing in front of a banner and tent at an outdoor event. The banner reads "CONNECT YOU BELONG HERE" and describes the mission and vision of The Gathering Place. Other tents, decorations, and people are in the background.
Person sweeping an outdoor area with a broom
A group of people sitting in stadium bleachers, smiling for a photo. They appear to be enjoying a sports or outdoor event. One person is holding a bag of Skittles.
Two people smiling outdoors, one holding a guitar, with trees and boats in the background.
Smiling woman in a yellow shirt cleaning a column outdoors, wearing gloves, with bushes and a building in the background.
Four people sitting at a restaurant table with food and drinks.
Two women sitting on a stage labeled 'The Gathering Place' in front of an audience, having a discussion. One is holding a microphone, and there's a screen displaying 'storytellers write your story'. Indoor setting with decor including lamps, a cross, and a guitar.
Smiling man in black polo shirt holding a white cup, standing in a room with wooden beams.