Mark is an ordained United Methodist pastor working with Kennewick First since July of 2010. He provides leadership for Worship, Small Groups and Stephen Ministry. He holds a BA in Clinical Psychology from Central Washington University, a Master of Divinity from the Iliff School of Theology, and certification from the Beeson Institute fro Advanced Church Leadership. Mark has served as lead pastor at the United Methodist churches in Spokane, Snohomish, Port Hadlock, and Eatonville in Washington. He was the pastor of a new church startup in Ocean Shores, Washington and served as a staff member at Lakewood UMC in Denver, Colorado. He has also been invited to serve as a speaker, music leader, chaplain and spiritual director at numerous church conferences, camps and retreats in the Pacific Northwest around the United States and abroad.

Brittany has been with Kennewick First United Methodist Church all of her life! Her mother, Debra, and her Co-Director, Cynthia, were actually in the hospital at the same time having their babies, Brittany and Brian, respectively, in June of 1985. She was brought up in Cynthia's youth program and came back from college for two years to be the Summer Intern, running the Youth Program while on break. She, as well as Cynthia, is now delighted to be working together in this vital ministry.  Brittany graduated from Southridge High School in 2003, before attending Eastern Washington University where she obtained her degree in Social Work, graduating in 2007.  After college, she worked for Americorps for two years and was placed at the Juvenile Justice Center here in Kennewick. It was there that she was employed as a Truancy/ARY Counselor until she was offered her job here at Kennewick First. Brittany was hired in September of 2010 and brings her 'personal experiences', as well as experience with youth, enhancing this great program. Her warmth and positive attitude make her a pleasure to work with. We are thankful to have her serving the church that is so dear to her.

Judy was hired in February 2011 and comes to us most recently from the University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho where she worked for 27 years in The College of Education, HPERD Accounting Department.  In the past she has had her own accounting business and was also employed in retail banking.  Judy and husband of 47 years, Terry, moved here in October 2010 to be closer to their grandsons, Tazmin and T.J. and of course their son, Todd and daughter-in-law, Misty.  They are also parents to son Darren and daughter Tara.  The Milton’s are members of the First United Methodist Church in Moscow, Idaho. They are now enjoying the mild climate here in the Tri-Cities area.  Judy enjoys spending time with her immediate and extended family along with gardening, reading, sports and travel.  Judy brings a professional demeanor to our office.  Her compassion, kindness, and cheerful attitude has endeared her to her co-workers.

Don and Janece are employed only about twenty hours a week but do a lot of hard work in that period of time as our church custodians. They see that the 25,000 square foot of the church building, and the additional office space next door, is clean and organized. Don is a retired minister in the Seventh Day Adventist Church and Janece is the perfect wife and co-worker. Both of them are dependable, wise, and a true pleasure to be around. They enjoy the flexibility of this work that allows them to spend time with their large family who live in other communities. We are extremly happy to have them with us!