Our Staff
Karen Martin, Parish Administrative Manager
Karen Martin functions as our Parish Administrative Manager and as an assistant to the pastors. Karen has served Mount Pleasant since 1992. Her experience, knowledge and energy help keep MPLC running smoothly.
Laura Carpenter, Youth Director
Laura Carpenter is the Youth Director for Grades 4 through 8. She loves hearing young people’s faith stories and helping grow their relationships with Christ and each other. Laura completed the Youth and Family Certification School at Wartburg Seminary and is presently doing study through the Greater Milwaukee Synod’s Diakonia educational program. Laura is happily married, has a wonderful daughter and dog. Laura has an engaging personality which greatly aids her ministry with our youth.
Rosie Johnson, Church Secretary
Rosie Johnson is the “Voice of Mt. Pleasant” and church secretary. She is a wealth of information about the church and community. We don’t “google” at MPLC we “Rosie.” Rosie is involved in countless ways in MPLC’s ministry including working with volunteers.
Holly Hess, Dir. of Faith & Life
Holly Hess is the “Director of Faith and Life.” Holly strives to help people of all ages develop relationships within the congregation, explore ways to enrich our personal faith life, and enjoy an active relationship with God through Jesus Christ. She especially enjoys welcoming visitors and helping newer members feel at home in this faith community. Holly is deeply fulfilled when using her experiences and gifts through her work in the church and welcomes the chance to help you do the same. Holly especially enjoys exploring her faith through writing. She is a contributor to the “Word in Season,” a devotional publication and author of the Faith & Life blog on this website. Holly is married and has four children.
Laura Kozenski, Sunday School Director
Laura Kozenski serves as MPLC’s Sunday Church School Director. Laura loves working with children and helping to equip the teachers who provide for their growth and knowledge in faith. Laura is married and has two children.
Dr. Eduardo Garcia-Novelli, Sr. Choir Director
Dr. Eduardo Garcia-Novelli is Mount Pleasant’s Senior Choir Director. Eduardo has built a choir that numbers about 50 members. As an associate professor of music, and the Director of the Carthage Choir, Eduardo brings his incredible gifts to this congregation. Due to Eduardo’s leadership and engaging personality, the choir is an opportunity for fun, education, and faith building. Everyone who is eager to make a “joyful noise” to the Lord is welcome at choir. No matter what level your music education may be, from not reading music, to being a music professional, this choir will grow you. Simply contact the church office for more details.
Michael Becker, Organist/Accompanist
Michael Becker is our organist/pianist/accompanist and director of musical ensembles. Educated at Lawrence University, Michael has been in music his entire life. Michael is a master at improvisation and also composes/arranges music for worship. He can do wonders with the John-Paul Buzard’s organ, dedicated in 2006. The organ was specially designed for Mount Pleasant and its warm tone greatly enhances our worship life.
Susan Cawley, Assistant Organist
Susan Cawley Assistant organist/pianist. Sue taught music education in Racine for 36 years. In addition to filling in on Sundays, Sue usually plays for the Saturday Night worship where we appreciate her worshipful, reflective piano music and unique hymn arrangements.
Annie Blunt, Sexton
Annie Blunt Sexton is the unseen person at MPLC keeping everything neat and orderly.
Josh Martin, Sexton
Josh Martin Maintenance/Sexton is a person who doesn’t mind being on ladder (he’s a fireman by trade) and we need him to change light bulbs, ballasts, and everything else that breaks.
Bill Galis, Volunteer Sexton and Set Up
Bill Galis Volunteer Sexton and Set Up. Bill’s ministry at Mount Pleasant is enormous. He freely gives of his time and sets up for all of the programming that happens at Mount Pleasant, besides keeping the recycler full!
