Rev. Dr. Bill Lindeman, Interim Minister
Bill has served the PC(USA) as teacher, writer, pastor, chaplain, conflict management consultant and interim ministry specialist. He is a Bridgebuilder Consultant, assisting churches with conflict resolution. Bill is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, majoring in Music Education and a graduate of Union-PSCE in Richmond, VA, where he graduated with a Doctor of Ministry degree. He did his clinical training as a chaplain at The Medical College of Virginia Hospitals in Richmond, VA. Ordained in 1977, he has served congregations in Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio. He has also helped businesses as a management consultant and assisted civic organizations with board development. He is a regular contributor to The Bible Workbench, a lectionary-based, life-centered biblical resource. He and his wife Nancy live in Burnsville, NC where Nancy is the Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Foundation in Spruce Pine, NC. Bill and Nancy have three grown children, one of whom is 30 minutes away in Marshall, NC. They also have four grandchildren, one of whom is enrolled at the Arthur Morgan School in Burnsville. They also answer to 3 cats (Momma Cat, CB, and JB) and 3 dogs (Missy, Buddy, and Sally.)


Aimee Tomcho, Office Administrator
Aimee Tomcho grew up in Northern Virginia; she moved to Asheville in October 1999, and then to Burnsville in October 2005. She received both a BS (Virginia Tech) and MS (Clemson) in Natural Resources and worked for the US Forest Service for many years. When her at-home scientific editing position ended and the administrative job at the church came available simultaneously, she heeded God’s sign to develop another facet of her career and life at church. Working for First Presbyterian since September 2008, she helps produce weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters, as well as other tasks to keep the office running smoothly. She is most interested in mission and children’s activities at the church. You can reach her at the Laughrun House office M-TH at 682.4789. Email Aimee


Derrick Everhart, Music Director
Derrick is originally from Winston Salem, North Carolina and graduated from Mars Hill College in 2008 with a Bachelor’s of Music in Organ, and Church Music. He began his responsibilities as music director at First Presbyterian in August of 2009 and oversees the Balcony choir, handbell choir, and children’s choir. Derrick comes to First Presbyterian with many years of experience as a Music Director and Organist. Not only does he lead our music here at first Presbyterian but Derrick also accompanies for choirs, soloist, and musicals throughout western North Carolina. Professional organizations include (AGO) American Guild of Organist, (ACDA) American Choral Directors Association, (AGEHR) American Guild of English Hanbell Ringers, and he is also a member of the Asheville Community Band. Derrick resides in Asheville with his dog Max. Email Derrick

Elders

Pat Skinner
Pat is our Building and Grounds Committee Chairperson and also headed up the Growing With Faith campaign to purchase the Laughran House. Email Pat




Jim Ludwig
Jim came to FPC Burnsville with his family in the spring of 2005 and immediately felt like he had found the church he had always been looking for. "It is amazing how my faith has grown in such a nurturing environment. I always knew I had a strong faith in God, but never found the place where it could grow." He became an elder in the fall of that 2006 and also chairs the Mission Committee. Jim owns an internet retail business with his wife Mary and has two wonderful kids, Sarah and Alex. The other not so ordinary fact about him is that he designed and built his own house along with Mary and they live off the grid with a home renewable power system using hydro and solar energy. Email Jim


Saskia Etheridge
It only took a few visits to know that First Presbyterian Church was where God wanted me.I have now been a member for over three years and still get excited when I walk in the doors. As an elder I wear many hats from administration to congregational care. I remember a sermon I heard once where you can choose to watch the parade or be in the parade. Being an elder you are definitely in the parade. But you don't have to be an elder to be in the parade. I want to encourage as many members and visitors to become part of the parade. We are all disciples of Christ and please contact me if you need any ideas on where you can fit into our parade. Email Saskia


Louise Hembree
Louise came on to the Session in 2007 and recently retired from a career at Mayland Community College. Email Louise


Susan Martin
Susan has been living in North Carolina full time for the past seven years. Susan and her late husband Jim joined our church in 2003. She has always been a strong supporter of children and spent the last 13 years before Jim retired being a foster parent to 40 special needs infants. Now, Susan fills her days with volunteer work in the community and with her eight grandchildren. "I feel very blessed to live in this beautiful part of our country and to have found such a blessed church home." Email Susan


Chad Ayers
Chad joined the session in 2008 and is the vocational agriculture teacher at our local high school. Email Chad



Lanny Heidenfelder, Clerk of Session
Lanny joined FPC Burnsville when he moved to Burnsville in 2005. He works from home for IBM, and works with youth. Email Lanny