Epiphany's Staff
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Pastor Don Wink, Interim Pastor
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Joan Halvey, Congregation and Office Operations Manager
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Joan joined the Epiphany staff full-time in October 2019. She resides in North Riverside with her husband and best friend, Paul. They have two young adult daughters, Bridget and Kellie. To keep the house from being too quiet, they also have a dog, Juliet.
Prior to joining the Epiphany staff, Joan had a long career as a preschool teacher/director designee. Joan was a stay at home mom following a career in marketing/marketing research. In her spare time, Joan can be found listening to K-love music or making music with Paul and their friends.
Joan feels blessed to be part of the Epiphany family!
Prior to joining the Epiphany staff, Joan had a long career as a preschool teacher/director designee. Joan was a stay at home mom following a career in marketing/marketing research. In her spare time, Joan can be found listening to K-love music or making music with Paul and their friends.
Joan feels blessed to be part of the Epiphany family!
Clay Corso, Director of Music and Youth Director
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Clay Corso has played piano since the age of six, and has a diverse musical background. He is a 2019 graduate of the Elmhurst University music program. During his time as a student, Clay studied classical and jazz piano while performing in many ensembles. He has performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Umbria Jazz Festival, and Jazz á Vienne as a member of the Elmhurst University Jazz Band. He was a winner of Elmhurst University’s Concerto Competition in 2017, and was a winner of the NAfME Honors Recital in 2016. As a professional musician, Clay has performed at the Jazz Showcase, Winter’s Jazz Club, Fulton Street Collective, and more. He has also published educational articles for DownBeat Magazine and Chicago Jazz Magazine. Currently, Clay maintains a teaching studio of students of all interests and ability levels. In his free time, Clay enjoys tennis, going to concerts, and spending time with his family.
Clay also serves the leader of Ephiphany's youth group and leads our teens in their worship journey including LYO and summer mission programs for teens.
Clay also serves the leader of Ephiphany's youth group and leads our teens in their worship journey including LYO and summer mission programs for teens.
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Kerrie Samuelian, Director of Children’s Ministry
[email protected] Kerrie long served a valued volunteer for Epiphany families and now works in a part-time staff role leading Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and other family-related ministries. As a member of the church staff, she works with the pastors and other staff to provide leadership, vision, and planning for our various children’s ministries Kerrie grew up in Elmhurst and is a graduate of York High School and Elmhurst University. Kerrie earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Lewis University. Her full-time job is as Customer Success Manager at Aidin, a technology company that serves the medical community. |
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Paul Halvey, Custodian
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Paul Halvey serves Epiphany as custodian working weekdays. Previously he assisted with building maintenance on Saturdays. Paul is the husband of our Office Administrator, Joan Halvey. He recently retired from a position at a bank online support center and has also worked in programming and editorial roles.
Paul says, “It is a blessing to be here at Epiphany and a joy to help maintain the beautiful renovation of the building.”
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Paul Halvey serves Epiphany as custodian working weekdays. Previously he assisted with building maintenance on Saturdays. Paul is the husband of our Office Administrator, Joan Halvey. He recently retired from a position at a bank online support center and has also worked in programming and editorial roles.
Paul says, “It is a blessing to be here at Epiphany and a joy to help maintain the beautiful renovation of the building.”
