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
Kenny Hadden
Worship & Music Director
Dylan Wade
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Liz Collins
Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
Amanda Lack
Little Lambs Preschool Director
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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.
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Kenny Hadden
Worship & Music DirectorTeam Members
Dylan Wade
Children's Ministry CoordinatorDylan Wade was born and raised in Northern Michigan (L.P.) and has spent most of his adult life in the Christian camping world. Besides going to various day and overnight camps as a kid, he has worked the last 14 years as a counselor, program staff, outdoor educator, middle school teacher, and most recently working in the Teton County school district. Dylan’s ministry in Christian camping began with four summers as “Levi the Nature Guy” at Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp in Bass Lake, California from 2002, 2004-6 where he met his wife Catherine. After a year teaching outdoor education as “ Doc” in the Redwoods of Northern California, Dylan moved to the classroom as a middle school science teacher at St. Margaret’s Episcopal school in Orange County, CA. In the summers from 2007-9 he assisted in the creation of Emerald Cove Day Camp in Southern Orange County as member of the program staff and came back in the Summer of 2013 as the Assistant Program Director. Since moving to Jackson Hole in the summer of 2014, Dylan has worked as the J.O.Y summer camp coordinator and kicked off the middle school camp Teton Explorers. Dylan and Catherine have three children, Robby (6), Charlotte (4), and Lily (1) and have been members of PCJH since 2015. Dylan is very excited to share a fun filled journey with the youth of Jackson Hole to know and follow Jesus Christ.
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Liz Collins
Youth & Young Adult Ministry CoordinatorBorn in Jefferson City, Missouri, Liz grew up as a Presbyterian and as a college student, spent summers working in Montreat, North Carolina, a conference center of PCUSA. Liz graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Biological Sciences. After college, she utilized her love of science, teaching and the outdoors by working as an environmental educator in Indiana, North Carolina and Wyoming, locally here at Teton Science Schools. After a stint as a Wilderness Ranger in Pisgah National Forest, she moved back to Jackson, WY, where she now works as the Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator at the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole. When not working you can find Liz farming with a local organic farm, exploring trails, fly fishing, wildlife watching, pressing wildflowers or eating ice cream.
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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.”
Part Time Staff
Pam Flores
Office Assistant
Madelaine German
Pianist
Darla Jackson
Nursery Coordinator
Beth Ricciardi
Creative Director
Justin Ockinga
Upward Basketball Coordinator
Christine Goodman
Community Dinner Chef
Ally Kiefer
Communications Coordinator
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Pam Flores
Office AssistantTeam Members
Madelaine German
PianistTeam Members
Darla Jackson
Nursery CoordinatorTeam Members
Beth Ricciardi
Creative DirectorTeam Members
Justin Ockinga
Upward Basketball CoordinatorTeam Members
Christine Goodman
Community Dinner ChefTeam Members
Ally Kiefer
Communications CoordinatorElders
Barb Andrews
Youth Ministry
Alan Lund
Finance
Meg Womack
Congregational Life
Aaron Nydam
Children's Ministry
Kathy Robertson
Vision
Caryn Haman
Personnel
Ken Blount
Clerk of Session & Adult Ministries
Tom Segerstrom
Nominating & Assimilation
Laura Soltau
Mission
Steve Iobst
Buildings & GroundsCathy Ward
Worship
Wes Lucas
Stewardship
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Barb Andrews
Youth MinistryTeam Members
Alan Lund
FinanceTeam Members
Meg Womack
Congregational LifeTeam Members
Aaron Nydam
Children's MinistryTeam Members
Kathy Robertson
VisionTeam Members
Caryn Haman
PersonnelTeam Members
Ken Blount
Clerk of Session & Adult MinistriesTeam Members
Tom Segerstrom
Nominating & AssimilationTeam Members
Laura Soltau
MissionTeam Members
Steve Iobst
Buildings & GroundsTeam Members
Cathy Ward
WorshipTeam Members
Wes Lucas
StewardshipDeacons
Bill Klyn
Nancy Brumsted
Jen Baki
Joy Steiner
Erin Rosenberg
Jim Byrne
Brad Herman
Annie Mueller
Lori Dodd
Margie McCallister
Ed Scott
Kenlyn Long
Ryan Allen
Susan Conner
Jackie Montgomery
Michael Schrotz
Claudia Schrotz
George Scarlett
Dorothy Neckels
Liz Jorgenson
Sandra Zender
Toddler
Carol Poole
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Bill Klyn
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Nancy Brumsted
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Jen Baki
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Joy Steiner
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Erin Rosenberg
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Jim Byrne
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Brad Herman
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Annie Mueller
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Lori Dodd
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Margie McCallister
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Ed Scott
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Kenlyn Long
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Ryan Allen
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Susan Conner
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Jackie Montgomery
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Michael Schrotz
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Claudia Schrotz
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George Scarlett
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Dorothy Neckels
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Liz Jorgenson
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Sandra Zender
ToddlerTeam Members
Carol Poole
JOY After School Staff
Dylan Wade
Children's Ministry CoordinatorJoy Steiner
Renee Knutson
Justin Ockinga
Upward Basketball Coordinator
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Dylan Wade
Children's Ministry CoordinatorDylan Wade was born and raised in Northern Michigan (L.P.) and has spent most of his adult life in the Christian camping world. Besides going to various day and overnight camps as a kid, he has worked the last 14 years as a counselor, program staff, outdoor educator, middle school teacher, and most recently working in the Teton County school district. Dylan’s ministry in Christian camping began with four summers as “Levi the Nature Guy” at Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp in Bass Lake, California from 2002, 2004-6 where he met his wife Catherine. After a year teaching outdoor education as “ Doc” in the Redwoods of Northern California, Dylan moved to the classroom as a middle school science teacher at St. Margaret’s Episcopal school in Orange County, CA. In the summers from 2007-9 he assisted in the creation of Emerald Cove Day Camp in Southern Orange County as member of the program staff and came back in the Summer of 2013 as the Assistant Program Director. Since moving to Jackson Hole in the summer of 2014, Dylan has worked as the J.O.Y summer camp coordinator and kicked off the middle school camp Teton Explorers. Dylan and Catherine have three children, Robby (6), Charlotte (4), and Lily (1) and have been members of PCJH since 2015. Dylan is very excited to share a fun filled journey with the youth of Jackson Hole to know and follow Jesus Christ.
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Joy Steiner
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Renee Knutson
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Justin Ockinga
Upward Basketball CoordinatorMusic Academy Staff
Kenny Hadden
Justin Ockinga
Laura Wanek
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Kenny Hadden
Worship & Music DirectorTeam Members
Justin Ockinga
Upward Basketball CoordinatorTeam Members
Laura Wanek
Little Lambs Staff
Amanda Lack
Little Lambs Preschool Director
Andrea Largey
Preschool & Pre-KMatias Encina
After Care & ToddlerMarija Cirkovic
Pre-K
Heather Martin
After Care & Pre-K
Kyungmi Cho
Preschool
Violeta Tanase
Preschool
Martha Arribillaga
PreschoolSandra Zender
Toddler
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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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Andrea Largey
Preschool & Pre-KTeam Members
Matias Encina
After Care & ToddlerTeam Members
Marija Cirkovic
Pre-KTeam Members
Heather Martin
After Care & Pre-KTeam Members
Kyungmi Cho
PreschoolTeam Members
Violeta Tanase
PreschoolTeam Members
Martha Arribillaga
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