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
Dr. Erin Hanke, Director of Music
Phone 410-2634-4723, ext 1119
E-mail: HankErin@me.com
Erin is proud to have served as a church musician in Washington State, Illinois, Colorado, New York, Wyoming, and her home state of Wisconsin. She grew up in the Lutheran church, whose rich musical tradition inspires her daily!
Linda Wetz, Director of Facilities and Administration
Phone 410-263-4723, ext. 1110
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.
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
Nancy DiMauro, Housekeeper
Bobby Rudy, Custodian
Church Council / Committee Chairs
Mark Sindt - Council President
Brad Spain - Vice President
Anna Youells Hwang - Secretary
Tom Freemen - Finance Committe
Glenn Hollenbeck - Financial Secretary
Dave Mattingley - Treasurer
Molly Michaelson - School Board
Mel Tuckfield - Peace Garden
Patricia Dorn-Lopez
Rosa Ruhf
Betsy Pacher
Chris Converse
Jack Shenk - Council Youth Rep.
Marianne Drumm - Worship and Music
Tim Doyle - Property Committee