Pastoral Staff
Rev. Ben Pascal
Senior PastorBen was born and raised in Seattle, WA and grew up in the Episcopal Church. Ben graduated from the…
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Rev. Ben Pascal
Senior PastorBen was born and raised in Seattle, WA and grew up in the Episcopal Church. Ben graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Business. In 2000, three days after graduating, Ben moved to Jackson Hole to ski for the winter. He ended up staying for three years and worked at the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole as an intern assisting the youth and young adult ministry until 2003. At that time he returned to Seattle and met his wife, Addie, and started seminary while working as a project manager for a real estate development firm. He also worked as a project manager at a start-up Biofuel company. While in Seattle, Ben and Addie were involved in the life of University Presbyterian Church where Ben served as a seminary intern. In 2009 Ben and Addie welcomed their first child into the world. A few weeks later he graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. Although Ben dabbled in business, his true calling has always been as a Pastor. Ben joined PCJH as Associate Pastor in September 2010. Addie and Ben welcomed their second child into the world in early 2014. Ben was called in the Spring of 2014 by the congregation and the Presbytery of Wyoming to succeed PCJH’s beloved Founding Pastor of 20 years, Rev. Dr. Paul Hayden. Ben now serves as the second Senior Pastor in PCJH’s history. In 2016 Ben and Addie adopted their third child. Proverbs 3:5-7 has always been a significant life verse for Ben, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.” Ben enjoys skiing, hiking, cycling, traveling, cooking, reading, playing and listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.
Rev. Tammy Mitchell
Associate PastorBorn in Berkeley, California, Tammy was mostly raised in Monument, Colorado, a small town near Colorado Springs. She grew…
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Rev. Tammy Mitchell
Associate PastorBorn in Berkeley, California, Tammy was mostly raised in Monument, Colorado, a small town near Colorado Springs. She grew up as a Presbyterian and as a young adult, was active in Young Life where she grew in her faith and love for God. Tammy graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder with a degree in German Literature and Languages. After college, she enrolled at Fuller Theological Seminary, where she continued to pursue her love for theology and call to ministry. During seminary, she served as an intern for two years at La Canada Presbyterian Church in youth ministry while completing her Master of Divinity. She was first called and ordained as the Co-Associate for Youth Ministry at First Presbyterian of Colorado Springs, Tammy’s home church. From there, she has served in pastorates in California, Montana, Alaska, and Florida. Throughout her career, Tammy has been active in Presbyterians for Renewal, the Network of Presbyterian Women in Leadership (NPWL), and Wee Kirk (a small church conference ministry). Tammy was first introduced to the Jackson area during her tenure as a Parish Associate in West Yellowstone, MT. Having spent many vacations in the park, she is excited to now call Jackson her home. Tammy is a mother to two adult children, Rebecca and Megan. Rebecca and her husband, Jeremy, live in Sheridan Wyoming. Rebecca is a middle school guidance counselor. Megan lives in Denver, Colorado and is an accomplished music teacher and musician. Tammy enjoys hiking, horseback riding, reading, skiing, fishing, and the Denver Broncos.
Full Time Staff
Cindy Dahlin
Church Administrator
Heather Martin
JOY & Little Lambs Director's Assistant
Amanda Lack
Little Lambs Preschool Director
Ally Kiefer
Communications Coordinator
Aaron Nydam
Interim Children's Ministry Coordinator
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Cindy Dahlin
Church AdministratorCindy was born in Newark, NJ and before moving to Jackson in 1989 had never been further west than Scranton, PA. She was raised in Presbyterian Churches throughout NJ and upon moving to Jackson, WY was unsure where to worship before the PCJH New Development Church began. Cindy and her husband, Jeff, were among the initial Charter Members of PCJH. She has served in many leadership capacities including several terms as a Deacon and Elder; sings in the Adult Choir; and currently is employed at this church – the dream job of a lifetime! Previous careers include paralegal; real estate; administrator and personal assistant for mutual fund chairman; founder and director of a local youth mentoring program; and marketing for an assisted living facility. There is nothing better than walking in the door to spend your day serving Jesus Christ and His church. She and Jeff have collectively raised their six children in Jackson and are totally blessed to have four of them return to Jackson with grandchildren! In the summers she enjoys gardening, camping boating, and still is looking for a favorite winter activity! Please call if she can be of any service to you at the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole.
Team Members
Heather Martin
JOY & Little Lambs Director's AssistantTeam Members
Amanda Lack
Little Lambs Preschool DirectorAmanda spent most of her childhood in Tulsa, OK and moved to Wyoming as an adult. She graduated from Northeastern State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and Liberal Arts. She has spent many years in the classroom with a variety of ages and subjects. Her basic take on education is that children are all wonderful and special and there’s a specific plan for each unique person. Children are naturally good at exploring and curiosity which creates a great foundation for learning all that they need to in school. When Amanda is not at Little Lambs, she loves reading, hiking, playing games, laughing, and going on travel adventures with her family. One day she dreams of taking a full year to travel the world with her family and create a learning adventure of a lifetime for her children. She’s happily married with three wonderful boys who love being together and doing things as a family. She thinks that thankfulness is a good lens to look through life with and one of her favorite Bible verses is Hebrews 10:23 “ Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”
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Ally Kiefer
Communications CoordinatorAlly was born and raised in the Bay Area of California, where she grew up involved in the Presbyterian church where her parents were married and grandparents were active members – church was a home away from home. She attended Azusa Pacific University in LA, majoring in Sociology, where she developed a lifelong faith in Christ and was able to participate in several enriching ministry opportunities, including studying abroad in India, working at a salmon processing plant in Alaska, and interning at a multi-ethnic, intergenerational church. After graduating, Ally worked in Grand Teton National Park at Signal Mountain Lodge for two summer seasons – first as a dishwasher, then as a line cook – while serving on the park’s ministry team with the organization A Christian Ministry in the National Parks. She fell head over heels for Jackson Hole and life in the mountains, and God His unbelievable grace led her to the Communications Coordinator position at PCJH, and a beautiful new church family. Ally loves hiking & backpacking (and really any outdoor activity that involves sunshine), wildflower gazing, coffee drinking, reading, and having heart-to-heart talks & walks. She holds fast to Psalm 16:11: “You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.”
Team Members
Aaron Nydam
Interim Children's Ministry CoordinatorPart Time Staff
Darla Jackson
Nursery Coordinator
Beth Ricciardi
Creative Director
Laura Huckin
Praise & Worship Coordinator
Caroline Cox
Kitchen Coordinator/Chef
Team Members
Darla Jackson
Nursery CoordinatorTeam Members
Beth Ricciardi
Creative DirectorTeam Members
Laura Huckin
Praise & Worship CoordinatorTeam Members
Caroline Cox
Kitchen Coordinator/ChefElders
Susan Conner
Congregational Life
Laura Soltau
Mission
Steve Iobst
Buildings & Grounds
Wes Lucas
Stewardship
Ryan Allen
Children's Ministry
John Scott
Finance
Josh Ziolkowski
Young Adult Ministry
Alan Lund
Personnel
Patty McDonald
Nomination & Assimilation
Marian Meyers
Youth Ministry
Becky Kimmel
Worship
Caryn Haman
Adult Ministry
Team Members
Susan Conner
Congregational LifeTeam Members
Laura Soltau
MissionTeam Members
Steve Iobst
Buildings & GroundsTeam Members
Wes Lucas
StewardshipTeam Members
Ryan Allen
Children's MinistryTeam Members
John Scott
FinanceTeam Members
Josh Ziolkowski
Young Adult MinistryTeam Members
Alan Lund
PersonnelTeam Members
Patty McDonald
Nomination & AssimilationTeam Members
Marian Meyers
Youth MinistryTeam Members
Becky Kimmel
WorshipTeam Members
Caryn Haman
Adult MinistryDeacons
Michael Schrotz
Bill Klyn
Joy Steiner
Brad Herman
Lori Dodd
Catherine Wade
Sierra Fulton
Ponteir Sackery
Tom Segerstrom
Sandra Guido
Brian Bultema
Dorothy Neckels
Team Members
Michael Schrotz
Team Members
Bill Klyn
Team Members
Joy Steiner
ASA Program StaffTeam Members
Brad Herman
Team Members
Lori Dodd
Team Members
Catherine Wade
Team Members
Sierra Fulton
Team Members
Ponteir Sackery
Team Members
Tom Segerstrom
Team Members
Sandra Guido
Team Members
Brian Bultema
Team Members
Dorothy Neckels
JOY Summer Camp & After-School Adventures Staff
Joy Steiner
ASA Program StaffHeather Martin
JOY & Little Lambs Director's AssistantAaron Nydam
Interim Children's Ministry Coordinator
Team Members
Joy Steiner
ASA Program StaffTeam Members
Heather Martin
JOY & Little Lambs Director's AssistantTeam Members
Aaron Nydam
Interim Children's Ministry CoordinatorMusic Academy Staff
Ally Kiefer
Communications Coordinator
Laura Wanek
Piano/Strings
Karee Miller Jaeger
Guitar/Mandolin/Ukulele
Natalia Van Genderen
Piano
Team Members
Ally Kiefer
Communications CoordinatorAlly was born and raised in the Bay Area of California, where she grew up involved in the Presbyterian church where her parents were married and grandparents were active members – church was a home away from home. She attended Azusa Pacific University in LA, majoring in Sociology, where she developed a lifelong faith in Christ and was able to participate in several enriching ministry opportunities, including studying abroad in India, working at a salmon processing plant in Alaska, and interning at a multi-ethnic, intergenerational church. After graduating, Ally worked in Grand Teton National Park at Signal Mountain Lodge for two summer seasons – first as a dishwasher, then as a line cook – while serving on the park’s ministry team with the organization A Christian Ministry in the National Parks. She fell head over heels for Jackson Hole and life in the mountains, and God His unbelievable grace led her to the Communications Coordinator position at PCJH, and a beautiful new church family. Ally loves hiking & backpacking (and really any outdoor activity that involves sunshine), wildflower gazing, coffee drinking, reading, and having heart-to-heart talks & walks. She holds fast to Psalm 16:11: “You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.”
Team Members
Laura Wanek
Piano/StringsTeam Members
Karee Miller Jaeger
Guitar/Mandolin/UkuleleTeam Members
Natalia Van Genderen
PianoLittle Lambs Staff
Heather Martin
JOY & Little Lambs Director's AssistantAmanda Lack
Little Lambs Preschool Director
Matias Encina
Toddler M/W/F & Preschool T/Th
Brandi Radford
Before Care & Preschool M/T/W/Th
Sandra Zender
Toddler
Team Members
Heather Martin
JOY & Little Lambs Director's AssistantTeam Members
Amanda Lack
Little Lambs Preschool DirectorAmanda spent most of her childhood in Tulsa, OK and moved to Wyoming as an adult. She graduated from Northeastern State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and Liberal Arts. She has spent many years in the classroom with a variety of ages and subjects. Her basic take on education is that children are all wonderful and special and there’s a specific plan for each unique person. Children are naturally good at exploring and curiosity which creates a great foundation for learning all that they need to in school. When Amanda is not at Little Lambs, she loves reading, hiking, playing games, laughing, and going on travel adventures with her family. One day she dreams of taking a full year to travel the world with her family and create a learning adventure of a lifetime for her children. She’s happily married with three wonderful boys who love being together and doing things as a family. She thinks that thankfulness is a good lens to look through life with and one of her favorite Bible verses is Hebrews 10:23 “ Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”
Team Members
Matias Encina
Toddler M/W/F & Preschool T/ThTeam Members
Brandi Radford
Before Care & Preschool M/T/W/ThTeam Members
