STAFF AND LEADERSHIP
Rev. Dr. Dave Oravec, Pastor
Phone 410-263-4723, ext. 1112
Cell phone 240-457-2043
E-mail chapsdo@gmail.com
About Pastor Dave
Pastor Dave Oravec began his call to serve at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in August 2013. Prior to that, he served as Interim Pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Hagerstown, MD (’11-’13) and served as Pastor at Evangelical Lutheran in Frederick, MD (’90-’09).
Paula Thistle, Chaplain
Linda Wetz, Director of Facilities and Administration
Phone 410-263-4723, ext. 1114
Cell Phone 410-271-8989
About Linda
Linda grew up in Ohio and went to Bowling Green State University. After moving to Maryland over thirty years ago, she began employment with ARINC in Annapolis as a quality analyst.
Laura Albanese, Director of Youth Ministry
Phone 410-263-4723, ext. 1115
Cell Phone 443-699-2539
About Laura
I’ve been blessed to serve in Youth Ministry and Christian Education both professionally and as a volunteer. This year I will be celebrating my 20th year in ministry, which began at St. Martin’s. There are many things I love about my job, but the best part is walking alongside youth on their faith journey.
Junghoon Park, Director of Music
Phone
Cell Phone
About Junghoon
Junghoon Park is an accomplished musician with a rich background in solo and collaborative artistry, actively performing in the DMV area. Junghoon's artistic journey has been marked by outstanding achievements on both national and international stages. He has participated in prestigious events such as the National Music Festival, Wonderlic Competition, Liszt-Garrison Competition, and the International Keyboard Institute Festival. His exceptional talents earned him a Special Honors award at the 2016 Paderewski Competition in Hartford, CT, and recognition as one of the top 12 live performers at the New York Piano Festival and Competition in July 2017.
Christine Sindt, Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
Phone 410-263-4723, ext. 1110
E-mail church@stmartinsonline.org
I have been the Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper for St. Martin’s Lutheran Church for almost six years now. My areas of focus include but are not limited to the following: responsible for managing the church office (answering phone calls and emails and providing support for the church staff).
Chris Marsh, Maintenance
Bobby Rudy, Custodian
Church Council / Committee Chairs
Mark Sindt - Council President
Rosa Ruhf - Vice President
Anna Youells Hwang - Secretary
Tom Freeman - Finance Committee
Glenn Hollenbeck - Financial Secretary
Dave Mattingley - Treasurer
Brad Spain - Stewardship Committee
Molly Michaelson - School Board Chair
Mel Tuckfield - Peace Garden
Patricia Dorn-Lopez
Betsy Pacher - Social Ministry Committee
Chris Converse - School Board Rep.
Dona Rudderow Sturn
Jack Shenk - Council Youth Rep.
Marianne Drumm - Worship and Music Committee
Tim Doyle - Property Committee
Sara Wetz - Communications Committee