
Staff directory
Phone numbers
Main office: (317) 846.2884
Fax: (317) 846.7279
Capstone Cafe & Bookstore: (317) 566.9132
E-mail
To contact Northview staff members by e-mail, use their first name, period, last name followed by @northviewchurch.us
(EX: john.smith@northviewchurch.us).
![]() | Adam Hiatt |
Adam Hiatt
Adam helps with all things related to worship, planning, programming and lighting/video for weekend services, as well as managing the worship arts volunteers. Adam and his wife, Cassie, currently have a dog named Lady and a baby on the way. If you ask Adam what his dream job is, he'll probably tell you that he'd like to run a scuba/snorkeling/parasailing business in the Virgin Islands. In the meantime, he spends his time working at Northview and with his family and friends here in Indiana. You can contact Adam at adam.hiatt@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Alba Johnson Weekend Receptionist |
Alba Johnson
Alba currently works her as one of our weekend receptionists. In her job she can be found answering the telephone and helping anyone who needs assistance during the weekend services. She has been working at Northview since the summer of 2007. Alba was initially introduced to Northview by a friend who invited her to attend during Friend Day. She loves to spend time with her family which includes her husband, Doug, and three children. Alba also considers her two senior "kitties" as an important part of her family. Alba can be reached at alba.johnson@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Amanda Degler |
Amanda Degler
Amanda helps out with students in junior high by coordinating D.I.V.E. small groups, mentoring young ladies, heading up ministry for jr. high girls and just having fun. Amanda and her husband, Jonathan, decided to stick around at Northview after searching for a church home and falling in love with the missions emphasis here. They have a cat named Robert (Bob) Marley. If Amanda could have any job in the world, she'd love to be a comedian on Saturday Night Live. You can contact Amanda at amanda.degler@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Becky Talley |
Becky Talley
Becky works in our Accounting department, by entering contributions, posting and making deposits and printing checks for church expenses. Outside of work, Becky enjoys cat sitting, reading and relaxing on a white sand beach, while listening to the ocean's waves crash on the shore. Becky and her husband, John, started attending Northview in 2000, and she joined the staff in 2005. They have two cats, Sabrina and Cinnamon. You can reach Becky at becky.talley@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Beth Miller |
Beth Miller
Beth designs and creates all printed material, as well as graphics for the web site and weekend services. Outside of work, Beth loves painting, knitting, reading and relaxing on a wam, sandy beach. Her dream job would be to be a baker and create cupcakes, cookies and cakes, decorated artistically and with a heavenly taste. She and her husband, Mike, have a cat and a dog and are currently expecting their first child. You can reach Beth at beth.miller@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Brooke Reynolds Communications Coordinator |
Brooke Reynolds
Brooke began working as Northview’s Communications Coordinator in January 2012, and in this capacity she takes care of media relations, public relations, social media, advertising, volunteer management, and writing and editing various things for the church, including the worship programs. Brooke and her family came to Northview ten years ago. Her dream job would be to be the editor of American Girl magazine where she could encourage young girls to appreciate and create history. In her spare time, Brooke likes to read, dance and dine out. She loves going to museums and concerts, and she also enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Cookie and Mary Jane. Brooke can be reached at brooke.reynolds@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | David Pierson |
David Pierson
David works as a part-time Maintenance Assistant at Northview. He started working at the church in January 2011. When he is not working David likes to spend time with his wife Lori and his family. In David's dream job he would like to be working as a Park Ranger in Sequoia National Park. David may be reached at david.pierson@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Derek Irvin |
Derek Irvin
Derek leads our Life Group ministry by equipping Life Group leaders to live out the core values of relationships, spiritual growth and reaching out within their groups. He also provides oversight to our Marriage & Family ministries. He joined Northview's staff in 2006. Derek and his wife, Missy, have three children, a dog and two cats. If he could do any job in the world, he'd love to be a hammock tester at a resort in the Carribean. You can contact Derek at derek.irvin@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Doug Kizer |
Doug Kizer
Doug is the Pastoral Care Pastor providing spiritual care and support to those who are sick or injured and their families. He was first invited to Northview by a friend and actually began working here in 2004. doug and his wife Cindy enjoy spoiling their little dog, Daisy. he also likes to travel, attend theater events, watch movies, and read in his spare time. Doug may be reached at doug.kizer@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Doug Starkey |
Doug Starkey
As Assimilation Pastor, Doug plays a variety of leadership roles in developing and overseeing First Touch volunteers, leading our Roundabout strategy for getting Northview guests engaged in church and being "point man" for our multi-site initiative. Doug has been on staff since 2004, and he and his wife, Shelly, have four adult children. They began attending Northview in 2001, after being invited by some friends. If you want to reach Doug, e-mail him at doug.starkey@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Greg Wallace |
Greg Wallace
Greg oversees all staff and volunteers that make weekend services happen. He moved to Hamilton County and joined the staff in April 2010. He and his wife, Naoko, have a son and two spoiled cats, Tabby and Mocha. They enjoy spending time together as a family. Greg can be reached at greg.wallace@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Gretchen Hawkins |
Gretchen Hawkins
Gretchen loves working with children and is an Office Assistant and Pre-K Teacher, working in a classroom with 4 and 5 year olds. She prepares communication and policy handbooks, handles data entry and manages the school telephone directory. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family including her spouse, Troy, and their three children. She has been attending Northview since 1993 and joined staff in 1999. Gretchen can be reached at gretchen.hawkins@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Jessica Farson |
Jessica Farson
Jessica came on staff in January 2005. Jessica and her husband, Gary, are big movie buffs, so if you don't catch her watching movies outside of work, you might be able to find them spending time together outside or with friends. They have two dogs, a Pug named Weezer and a LhasaPom named Sophie. You can contact Jessica at jessica.farson@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | JoEllen Hallmark |
JoEllen Hallmark
JoEllen serves as Receptionist and Pastoral Care Ministry Assistant. In her position as receptionist, she greets visitors and directs telephone calls. JoEllen's main job is as a "connector of people to people" and an "assistant to the assistants". In her spare time she loves to spend time with her family, including her husband Jim, and her two sons, daughter-in-laws, and two grandchildren. She has a a toy poodle, Mitzi. JoEllen can be contacted at joellen.hallmark@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Joe McAlpine Children's Pastor
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Joe McAlpine
Joe became Northview’s Children’s Pastor in January 2012. In this capacity, he oversees all of the children’s ministry programs affecting children from birth through fourth grade. Joe has always wanted to be a children’s pastor, so we know that now he is realizing his ultimate job experience! Joe came to Northview as a guest of a friend. In his spare time, Joe likes rowing, karate, watching sports and hanging out with his terrific family which includes Christy, Elijah, Selah, David, Elisabeth and their dog, Roxy. Joe can be reached at joe.mcalpine@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | John D. Smith Campus Pastor at Northview's Geist church
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John D. Smith
John began serving as Campus Pastor at Northview’s Geist church in January 2012. Previously, John served with Campus Crusade for Christ and worked in student ministry and at Shepherd Community Center. In his current role, John serves as the Lead Pastor at the Northview Geist campus, performing all the new church satellite’s pastoral and leadership duties. John loves sharing his faith. John and his wife, Jeanne, and daughters, Emily and Abby, came to Northview in 2008, and became members shortly thereafter. In his spare time he enjoys camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and bicycling. John can be reached at john.smith@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | John Snethen |
John Snethen
John works at Northview as a grounds maintenance assistant and may be reached at john.snethen@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Judy Benway |
Judy Benway
Judy is one of the smiling faces that greets you if you step in to the office at our Carmel campus. Her other duties include answering the phone and helping people find where they need to go (or guessing where they should go!). She also works as a part-time barista at Capstone. Judy and her husband, Steve, began attending Northview in 1989, with their three sons. They have a cat named Princess, and in her free time, Judy loves growing things in her gardens. You can contact Judy at judy.benway@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Judy Golden |
Judy Golden
Judy keeps the office running at North Beach, our student ministry, by helping with data entry, mailings, copying and record keeping for trips and events. She and her husband, Doug, have been married 35 years and have two adult children, one grandchild, one dog and two cats. They began attending Northview in 1982, and Judy joined the Northview staff in 1994. You can contact Judy at judy.golden@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | K.Paul Maurer |
K.Paul Maurer
K. Paul's responsibility is to help lead Northview into becoming Good Neighbors right next door and around the world by reaching out as the hands and feet of Christ Jesus. K. Paul enjoys mountain biking, reading, exploring and gardening. K. Paul is married to his beautiful wife Bethany. You may reach K.Paul at kpaul.maurer@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Kim Lindley |
Kim Lindley
Since 2007, Kim has provided administrative support to our Lead Pastor, Executive Pastor and Teaching Pastor, as well as helped with general office responsibilities. She also assists with scheduling of facilities, weddings, tax preparation and baby dedications. Outside of work, she helps lead PiYo and Teen Dance Fusion with Hilltop Fitness at Northview. She and her husband, Dan, have three Poodles and one Yorkie. To contact Kim, e-mail her at kim.lindley@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Kurt Brodbeck |
Kurt Brodbeck
Kurt is our student ministry pastor for our high schoool students. He has been on staff at Northview since 2004 and only has a few gray hairs to show for it. He and his wife, Brooke, have a son, Corbin and a daughter, Quincy, so when Kurt is not working at Northview, you can sometimes find him playing on the monkey bars or even possibly involved in an epic light saber battle. you can contact Kurt at kurt.brodbeck@northviewchurch.us
![]() | Lauren Wright |
Lauren Wright
Lauren helps to find creative ways to communicate the message, mission and vision of the church and its ministries, through use of graphic design, print and technology. Lauren loves spending time with friends and family, reading just about anything, including the newspaper every day, writing, being barefoot, speaking French and missions. She lives with her sweet Sheltie dog, Ellie and just recently married her husband Joel whom was a missionary from South Africa. You can reach Lauren at lauren.wright@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Linda Charles |
Linda Charles
Linda is always busy during the week, helping manage Northview Preschool & Kindergarten. Since she came on staff in 1995, Linda has been an integral part of the preschool & kindergarten team. Linda and her husband, Randy, have a son and a daughter, as well as one grandson. When she's not working at Northview, she is usually spending time with her family and friends. You can contact Linda at linda.charles@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Liz Jewell |
Liz Jewell
Liz works on administrative and office tasks for our Student Ministry Pastor Dave, so that he is freed up to focus on ministering to the students and families at North Beach. Liz and her husband, Steve, have two daughters, a dog and a cat, who all enjoy watching TV, reading or playing a game together. Liz and Steve have talked about working at Disney World when they retire. You can contact Liz Jewell at liz.jewell@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Liz McKenna |
Liz McKenna
Liz provides administrative support for the entire children's ministry team. In her free time, she loves reading, traveling and gardening. She started working at Northview in 2003. She is married to Mark. If you want to reach Liz, you can e-mail her at liz.mckenna@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Loy Wiesert |
Loy Wiesert
Loy works at the front desk on a part-time basis. Outside of work, Loy spends time harvesting maple syrup, knitting and helping other people. She started attending Northview after being invited by some friends, and she has been on staff since 2000. She and her husband, Ken, have two children and have five grandchildren here and four grandchildren in heaven. You can reach Loy by e-mailing loy.wiesert@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Lynn Rupp |
Lynn Rupp
Lynn supports assimiliation by helping people get connected to Northview through Starting Point and membership classes and provides support to the First Touch volunteer teams. She also provides administrative support to the outreach department. Lynn loves going to flea markets and antique malls and spends her free time decorating homes, paper crafting and crocheting. Lynn and her husband, Mark, have one son and a sweet Basset hound, Charlie. You can reach Lynn by e-mailing her at lynn.rupp@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Mary Ann Allison |
Mary Ann Allison
Mary Ann is one of the people who keeps all the people in Northview Kids organized. Working alongside our children's ministry staff, she helps coordinate teams to make things happen that align with the vision set forth by our children's pastor. Mary Ann and her husband, Dan, have four children, Max the German Shepherd dog and Mo the Tuxedo cat. They have been attending Northview since 2001, and Mary Ann came on staff in 2003. You can contact Mary Ann at maryann.allison@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Monica Polkow |
Monica Polkow
Monica serves on the Northview staff as our Local Outreach Coordinator, allowing her to connect Northview Church members to opportunities to serve people in our community. Monica moved to our area four years ago and visited Northview once and has been attending ever since. Monica enjoys hanging out with her family, which includes husband, Josh, and four-year-old twins, Josiah and Elijah, as well as 6-month-old Easton. She also enjoys spending time with her friends over a cup of coffee. Monica’s dream job would be to be the host of Travel Channel show where she would rate resorts, hotels and spas, which of course, she would have to visit often. Sounds rough, doesn’t it? Monica can be contacted at monica.polkow@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Marcia Schwartz |
Marcia Schwartz
Marcia maintains the property that God has entrusted to Northview by coordinating volunteer teams and supporting the other ministries. She joined Northview's staff in February 2005. Marcia enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband, Harold. Her dream job would be to teach children about God by using His creation. To reach Marcia, e-mail her at marcia.schwartz@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Mark Crull |
Mark Crull
As Executive Pastor, Mark helps by providing daily oversight to Northview's staff team and ministries. He also serves as an elder, leads a Life Group and helps with the running aspect of our sports outreach. Outside of work, you might catch Mark at home with his family, cheering on his children at their sporting and music events or even running through the neighborhoods of Carmel. Mark and his wife, Karen, have four children and a high maintenance dog, Adi. You can contact Mark at mark.crull@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Matt Bays |
Matt Bays
You'll usually find Matt leading worship during the weekend services, but throughout the week, he helps plan those services, too. Matt started on staff in 2006. Matt and his wife, Heather, have two daughters and a daughter-dog, Mimi. Someday, he hopes to be on TLC's "What Not to Wear" panel, but in the meantime, he spends his spare time writing, drinking coffee, spending time with his family and friends and playing Angry Birds. You can contact Matt at matt.bays@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Megan Murphy |
Megan Murphy
Megan provides support to all things related to the website and technology at Northview. She joined staff in December 2006. In her free time, she enjoys dance, volunteering, playing sports and hanging out with friends. If you need to reach Megan, e-mail her at megan.murphy@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Raegan LaCava |
Raegan LaCava
Raegan serves as the Outreah Ministry Assistant, and her role includes managing the administration of GO trips, overseeing the outreach office volunteer staff and leading the Partner Care team. Raegan has been attending Northview since 2009 and became part of the staff in 2011. In addition to her ministry at Northview Church, Raegan is a full-time student and enjoys spending time with her kids, reading, gardening, playing guitar and spending time with friends. Raegan can be contacted at
raegan.lacava@northviewchurch.us![]() | Rebecca Core |
Rebecca Core
Rebecca is the Elementary Director and handles everything involving Kindergarten through fourth grade. She came to Northview at the invitation of a friend and "went once, fell in love, and never looked back." She loves watching Colts football and even manages her own fantasy football league. Rebecca loves running, bike riding, and reading (especially her bible) in her spare time. Rebecca can be reached at rebecca.core@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Rick Thompson |
Rick Thompson
Rick provides leadership to all things related to the building and grounds, finances, administrative and Capstone. He is a volunteer leader of the Northview Prayer Ministry. Rick is a huge Cincinnati Reds fan, so he enjoys spending time at games with his family. He is married to Kathy, and they have four children, as well as a black Chiahuahua. If you want to reach Rick, e-mail him at rick.thompson@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Rose Cook |
Rose Cook
Rose is one of our weekend receptionist which greets and assist church members, volunteers, and staff during services on the weekends. Rose loves to spend time with her husband Blain and their two children. She also likes to read, cook, and spend time with her friends. She first came to Northview on Easter 2002 and has been working in her present position since August 2008. Rose can be reached at rose.cook@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Ruth Stinnett |
Ruth Stinnett
Ruth helps in the day-to-day organization of the Life Groups department, by keeping groups and members updated in our database, planning training for leaders and helping put appreciation events together for volunteers. Ruth and her husband, John, have two children and a Jack Russell terrier. Outside of work, she spends time at her children's sporting events. You can reach Ruth at ruth.stinnett@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Sarah Bensinger |
Sarah Bensinger
Sarah serves as our Urban Ministry Coordinator, which allows her to connect Northview volunteers to service opportunities in our local urban areas. Sarah has been attending Northview since she came at the invitation of a friend in 2011. She describes her current role as her "dream job" because she is now able to help connect people with serving opportunities while watching them grow spiritually. When she is not working, Sarah likes to travel, read, cook and spend time with her friends and family, and her Maltese dog, Oscar, and cat, Sydney. Sarah can be contacted at sarah.bensinger@northviewchurch.us
![]() | Sandy Agerter |
Sandy Agerter
Sandy is the one behind-the-scenes who manages an active preschool & kindergarten program during the weekdays here at Northview. She started attending Northview in 1995 after a move brought them to the area. Sandy has a passion for kids, which is evident by the work she does! She is married to Scot, and they have three children. You can contact Sandy at sandy.agerter@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Shanna Banks |
Shanna Banks
Shanna is the one that manages any and everything relating to children between birth and pre-kindergarten ages. She also helps out with the volunteers who serve in Northview Kids. Shanna came on staff and began attending Northview in May 2007. Outside of work, Shanna loves photography, sports and being outside. She lives with a rather stubborn but cute Bulldog, Bayley. You can contact Shanna at shanna.banks@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Shaun Miller |
Shaun Miller
Shaun oversees the audio/visual equipment and volunteers for Northview. He joined Northview's staff in June 2010. Shaun loves watching movies, sleeping and helping others with their tech stuff. He and his wife, Sam, have one son. If you need to reach Shaun, e-mail him at shaun.miller@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Stan Killebrew |
Stan Killebrew
As Next Steps Pastor, Stan teaches and preaches. In addition, he oversees the church's core value of spiritual growth and leads our Next Step ministries. Stan and his wife, Dawn, have been married since 1995 and have five children. Dawn tells Stan that his hobby is learning a new hobby. He loves learning, spending time with his family, reading and playing in the great outdoors. You can reach Stan at stan.killebrew@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Steve Poe |
Steve Poe
Steve provides leadership and oversight to Northview. Steve and his wife, Sandy, have two adult children and seven grandchildren. He enjoys cheering on the Colts, warm weather and spending time with his family. You can reach Steve at steve.poe@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Sue Brodhead
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Sue Brodhead
Sue serves as Northview's Comptroller and oversees the Accounting/Finance and Giving department. Sue came to Northview in 1981 and became part of Northview's staff in March of 1985. She loves spending time with her husband Rus her two children and eight adorable grandchildren. Additionally she loves spending time with friends, traveling, reading and scouring flea markets, antique stores and garage sales. She can be contacted at sue.brodhead@northviewchurch.us
![]() | Travis Carpenter |
Travis Carpenter
Travis is the one who works in the Auditorium to create an environment where people can worship and enjoy worship and teaching without distractions, through integrating lighting and video animation into the weekend services. Travis and his wife, Katie, have been coming to Northview since 2010. They have a dog named Charlie, and they enjoy spending time outdoors and watching movies. You can contact Travis at travis.carpenter@northviewchurch.us.
![]() | Val Welty |
Val Welty
Val oversees all that relates to the bookstore portion of Capstone . From receiving books to ordering new gift items, Val is the one behind-the-scenes, managing it all. You can contact Val at val.welty@northview.us.
![]() | Vicki Stiff |
Vicki Stiff
Vicki handles money and the ordering of supplies for Northview. She joined staff in 2003. When she's not working, she enjoys hanging out with her husband, Randy, playing ball with her dog, Rylee, watching movies and spending time in warmer weather. Vicki and her husband have two children and two dogs. You can e-mail Vicki at vicki.stiff@northviewchurch.us.






