Tammy is a native of the area, having grown up in Staunton and living in Waynesboro after college. She was called to ministry while in college and has served several churches since that time in youth ministry, christian education, music and pianist roles. Tammy received her BA in music from Mary Washington College with concentrations in piano and voice. She received her seminary degree at Eastern Mennonite Seminary with a MA in Church Leadership. Tammy has had a dual career serving as an accountant and in ministry for more than 30 years prior to her retirement in 2021.

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Tammy and Rick met in church choir in Waynesboro and have been married and making music together for 35 years. They have two children, Matt and Kaitlin, and their wonderful spouses, Alina and Justin. Tammy and Rick came to Westminster in 2016 following Tammy's retirement from church staff and have enjoyed serving alongside others in this church.  Tammy enjoys spending time with her family, spoiling her two precious grandchildren, crafting anything and everything, traveling, reading, serving in church leadership and music ministry, and staying busy in retirement. She looks forward to assisting the church with music ministry during this transition and seeing God at work at Westminster and in our community.