Rev. Leon Bloder, Pastor
Pastor Leon BloderLeon was called as the pastor of 1st Presbyterian Church in August of 2008.  Leon has a B.A. in History and English Literature from Florida State University and has spent the past 12 years in church ministry.  Leon graduated with an M.Div degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago in 2003.  Leon is married to Merideth and has two boys, Jay & Jackson.
Email Leon at lbloder@mac.com

Cynthia D. Curtis, Director of Music
Cindy CurtisCindy has been the director of Music at 1st Presbyterian Church since 1978, and has a Bachelor of Music Performance from the University of Central Florida, and has engaged in post-graduate studies at Westminster Choir College, Princeton.  Cindy leads all of the choirs at First Church including our Chancel Choir, Gold Handbell Choir and Youth Ringers.

Jay Crouch, Director of Student Ministries
Jay Crouch joined us in March 2009 as our Director of Student Ministries (middle school, high school and college-age students).  Jay is a 13-year student ministry veteran who is a huge Ohio State Buckeyes fan and who has three children, all of whom will be/are attending Florida Southern University.  Jay once worked as a blacksmith--a skill that not that many student ministers can claim to have!  He also worked for Group Publishing and has served as a pastor in the Disciples of Christ Church and as a student minister in churches from all denominations and backgrounds.
Email Jay at youthdirector@yahoo.com

Melanie Howard, Parish Administrator
Melanie joined the FPCE staff in July 2010 as our church's full time administrator.  Melanie has a BS from Bates College in Lewiston Maine and has done Master's work in Administration at St. Joseph's College, Maine.  She's also earned a degree in Nursing.  Melanie served for seven years as a Clerk of Session in the Philadelphia Presbytery, and has many years of experience as a church administrator.  Melanie is also an ordained deacon and elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Email Melanie at Melanie@fpceustis.com

Laurel Climo, Director of Children's Ministries
Laurel hails from the great Buckeye State, Ohio. She was born and raised in Monclova, a small suburb just outside of Toledo. She met her husband Ryan in High school and they have been married 12 years. They are blessed with 2 wonderful boys. Laurel has a BBA from the University of Toledo and in her spare time she coaches co-ed softball and youth soccer. Laurel has served in a variety ministries to children and as a Church Administrator. You can email Laurel at lclimo9779@gmail.com

Rob Wilcox, Technology Coordinator
Rob Wilcox is a former graduate of Eustis High School, who went on to attend Everest University where he received a degree in Film & Video.  Rob has been working with media in churches since he was a freshmen in high school, and currently works for PSAV, a company that provides audio and video support for several hotels at Lake Buena Vista. Rob also has his own media company that provides a number of media-related services to companies and individuals. Rob coordinates all of the audio/video production for our worship services as well as recruiting, training and leading volunteer media specialists.
Email Rob at wilcoxrob@yahoo.com

Nancy MacDonald, Nursery Director
Nancy has been the Nursery Director at First Presbyterian Church for over 34 years.  Some of the little ones she's cared for over the years have had the privilege of bringing their own children to her now.  Nancy is completely dedicated to the growth, nurture and well-being of all of the children in her care.  A few years ago, in appreciation for her dedication and her hard work, the congregation dedicated the nursery in her name and in her honor. We are blessed to have Nancy on our staff and serving in ministry at First Presbyterian Church.  

Doug McMichael, Caretaker
Doug McMichaelDoug has been the caretaker at First Church since 1998 when he came to do some remodeling in our church office building, and did such a good job he was offered the position shortly thereafter.  Doug has a B.A. from the University of Florida in Mechanical Engineering, and he has spent time working in Sales and even a stint as a camp director for the United Methodist Church.  He is married to Carol, and says that they are a “matched set.”

Support Staff
Joyce Delabar, Financial Secretary
Autumn Driggers, Nursery Attendant
Melissa Curry, Librarian
B. Grassel, Parish Nurse

Maggie, Church Cat
MaggieMaggie is our church cat, who spends a great deal of time sitting on the front porch of the church office, and on our Administrator’s desk.  Maggie writes a column for our church newsletter, Tower Bells, and enjoys sitting in the sun, and giving the pastor advice.

     
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