To assure that Maryville continues to be a leading church-related college, the Board of Church Visitors, a diverse group of outstanding clergy and lay leaders, meets once a year to learn about new initiatives and to advise the College concerning faith-related topics and programs. Their expertise and advocacy for Maryville’s unique college experience are tremendous assets in raising the College’s visibility, providing students a transformative education grounded in scholarship, faith and service, and envisioning shared possibilities for ministry and mission.
Current BoCV Members
Rev. Matthew Benz-Whittington
Pastor, Highland Presbyterian Church
Maryville, TN
Rev. Bill Booth
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church
Maryville, TN
Rev. Emily Brewer MC ’09
Interim Associate Pastor for Mission and Justice
First Presbyterian Church in New York City
Rev. Jean Davidson
Pastor, Retired – Presbyterian Church (USA)
Seymour, TN
Rev. Paul Earheart-Brown MC’15
Pastor, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Olive Branch, MS.
Dr. Sherrie Fairchild-Keyes
Senior Specialist, National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
Elder, First Presbyterian Church Oak Ridge
Rev. Preston Fields MC ’03
Pastor, Salem Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Sycamore, IL
Rev. Derrick Hammond
Pastor, Oak Valley Baptist Church
Oak Ridge, TN
Rev. Patrick Harley
Pastor, Evergreen Presbyterian Church
Memphis, TN
Fr. Pete Iorio
Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Alcoa, TN
Rev. Michael Jannett
Assistant to the Bishop for Formation and Communication
Southeaster Synod ELCA
Decatur, GA.
Rev. Jonathan Jonas
Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church
Maryville, TN
Ms. April Martin MC ‘08
Pastoral Associate for Youth and Young Adults
Shandon Presbyterian Church
Columbia, SC
Rev. Dr. Andy Morgan
Director of Faith and Family Formation
First Presbyterian Church
Knoxville, TN
Pastor Rick Ohsiek
Pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church
Maryville, TN
Rev. Margaret Poteet
Associate Pastor, Rivermont Presbyterian Church
Chattanooga, TN
Mrs. Suzanne Rushworth
Retired Teacher
Elder, Second Presbyterian Church
Chattanooga, TN
Rev. Sandra Shepherd
Associate Pastor for Christian Discipleship
Brenthaven Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Brentwood, TN
Dr. Mike Spalding
Founder, Equal Chance for Education
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Nashville, TN
Dr. Jack Spencer MC ‘65
Retired – Center for Disease Control
Member, Elder – First Presbyterian Church
Gainesville, GA
Mrs. Linda Spencer MC ‘67
Member, Elder
First Presbyterian Church
Gainesville, GA
Rev. Jordan Tarwater MC ‘13
Executive Director, Urban Outreach Center
New York, NY
Ms. Karen White
Past Moderator, Presbytery of East TN
Elder, Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church
Knoxville, TN
Mr. Otto (Tim) Wright
AAA of ETN, retired president
Elder, Second Presbyterian Church
Knoxville, TN
Rev. Louden Young MC ‘12
Associate Pastor for Emerging Generations and Mission
New Providence Presbyterian Church
Maryville, TN
New Members 2024
Mr. Ellison Berryhill MC’ 12
Ast. Public Defender – 18th Judicial District
First Unitarian Universalist Church
Nashville, TN
Rev, Whitney Brown MC ‘08
Creative Director, Room in the Inn
Cumberland Presbyterian
Memphis, TN
Rev. Dr. Greg Goodwiller
Synod of Living Waters, Executive
PC(USA) Oxford, MS
Rev. Susan Takis
Pastor, First Presbyterian Church
Green Cove Springs, FL
Ms. Doris Thomas
Vice-Moderator, Presbytery of East TN
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
Knoxville, TN
Mr. Mason Warren MC’19
Director of Family Ministry
Farragut Presbyterian Church Knoxville, TN
