Cindy Miller, Director of Communications

CMiller@firstpresnpb.org

Cindy joined the staff at First Pres in April , 2003, after a career spanning many areas of law enforcement, including five years as a Sergeant with FL. D.O.T. Motor Carrier Compliance Office, the law enforcement division that enforces large truck compliance. She enjoys gatherings with her family and actively pursues several hobbies. Being a Christian since childhood, and always having been active in church, she obtained a B.A. in Christian Counseling in 2004 while working full time. With a desire to fulfill God’s call by sharing her knowledge and experience with a church; she has found purpose and joy in serving here at First Pres.

Gayle O’Connell, Director of Operations

Goconnell@firstpresnpb.org

Gayle joined the staff in October, 2002, shortly after moving to Wellington, Florida, from Wisconsin. She was the bookkeeper at a large church in Milwaukee that utilized the same financial system that First Pres uses (Shelby Systems). She has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in finance from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. She was a Credit Manager in commercial financing for many years, until she had her third child. At that time, she decided to devote her time to her children and later home-schooled them for many years. Once they started high school, she re-entered the workforce. She has two daughters, Kayla and Brenna, and a son, Aaron, who. along with her relationship with Jesus Christ, are the joys of her life.

Cindy Medlin, Pastor’s Assistant

CMedlin@firstpresnpb.org

Cindy joined the staff of First Pres in August, 2000, working as an assistant in the preschool and Children’s Ministry departments. She became the receptionist/secretary in 2005, and the church secretary on August 1, 2006. Cindy feels blessed in both her work and personal life. She is the mother of two wonderful daughters and is married to Jim, who has three children of his own. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys billiards, cooking, and reading.

Cindy Coleman, Kitchen Coordinator

Cindy has lived in the area since 1962. She joined the church in 1992 and has been the Kitchen Coordinator since 2003. Cindy’s daughter, Heather, lives in Rye, New York, along with a husband and two children. Besides cooking, Cindy enjoys gardening, decorating, and music appreciation.

Edna Balducci, Kitchen Staff

Edna came in Florida in 1998, moving from Long Island, New York. She and her daughter, Frances, live together. Edna also has two sons, one in Florida, and the other in New York. She has been on staff in our kitchen since May, 2002.

Julie Barton, Kitchen Staff

Julie and her husband Gary are native Floridians. She has a daughter, a dog, and a rabbit. She began volunterring in the kitchen when her daughter started attending Kingdom Kids in the old fellowship hall. Upon completion of the new Fellowship Hall, in 1999, Julie joined the staff on a part-time basis.

David Wratislaw, Facilities Coordinator

At First Pres. David’s duties are to manage the Sexton staff of 2 men and 1 volunteer from J.A.Y. Ministries. In this capacity, he is in charge of the maintenance of all vehicles, grounds, buildings and special projects. Dave was born in Waterloo, Iowa, and spent his childhood and youth in Iowa, Virginia, Illinois and Texas as his dad was a trouble shooter for a franchise company, requiring that the family move frequently. Dave attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, graduating with a degree in Business Administration. David is married to Mary Alice, whom he met in Cairns, Australia, in 1987. They have one son, David Jr. and have been actively involved at First Pres for over 10 years.

Frances Balducci, Kitchen Staff

Frances has been in Florida for four years. She has had a career in banking as well as office administration. She joined the kitchen staff in January, 2006.