Committees & Chairpersons
Our 2026 Lay Leaders are Deb Mitchell & Amelia McCarty, with young adult Meredith Osborn serving as an Associate Lay Leader. Our Church Council Secretary is Jen Coleman.
Our 2026 Committee Chairs are:
- Trustees (Buildings & Grounds): Charley Erb
- Finance: Ginny Fisher
- SPPRC (Staff/Pastor Parish Relations) (Personnel): Marilyn Hoeflinger
- Permanent Endowment: Dan Fisher
Please use this form to indicate your interest in serving on one of these committees.
Rev. Steve Putka
The Rev. Steve Putka joined us May 1, 2026, as the new Pastor for Hilliard United Methodist Church. Pastor Steve (he/him) is an ordained Elder in the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church, and he brings with him a rich and varied background in ministry. He has served in local churches, non-profit organizations, and higher-education settings, offering leadership in organizational development, program creation, public relations, fundraising, and student growth and development. Steve is licensure-eligible and experienced as a…
Rev. Jon Osmundson
Pastor Jon (he/him/his) was called to serve as Associate Pastor of Hilliard UMC in July 2019, and as of April 1, 2026, he now serves as a direct hire, part-time staff person, working roughly 7 hours/week for the church. Jon has a full-time job with Interim HealthCare as a hospice chaplain. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee, and a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Methodist Theological School in Ohio. He completed…
Katie Williams
After serving as Assistant Director of our Preschool for 6.5 years, Katie took on the position of Preschool Director in the summer of 2025. Katie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Science with a concentration in Early Childhood Development from The Ohio State University. She administers the largest outreach program of the Church, serving more than 200 hundred families in our community each year. “Early childhood development is my passion as well as offering a play-based curriculum…
Lori Lee
Lori (she/her) serves in the role of Community Connections and Office Manager. “I love connecting people with their passions for service and in the community. I want to be able to connect our members and the community to the resources, community service, activities, and events in our community. And I love the open and inclusive culture that is being created at HUMC.” “My husband, Lanton, and I have raised our daughter Margaret and son Landry in Hilliard since 2009. We…
Jenn Halsaver
Jenn Halsaver serves as our Finance Administrator. She’s responsible for financial bookkeeping and reporting, payroll, and bill paying. She holds Masters in Business Administration from Medaille College in Buffalo, New York. Jenn writes, “I like to keep things in functional order with clear and concise details so that anyone can understand what is happening. This position allows me to do that for the church members. I am driven to create order, sometimes out of chaos, which will afford the opportunity…
Steve Payne
Steve works to keep our buildings clean and running smoothly! He does everything from custodial work to maintenance and repairs, from set up and tear down to working with contractors and vendors. He loves to work with people, and he likes what HUMC stands for. He loves helping people! For maintenance emergencies, please call the church office (614.876.2403). If it’s after hours, please call Steve or a staff person directly.
Tony Hagood
Tony Hagood (he/him) is our Sanctuary Music Director and the pianist for the 9am Traditional worship service. He is the pianist for the Chancel Choir, coordinates the music and musicians for our sanctuary service, maintains our instruments, and does many administrative tasks behind the scenes related to the music department at HUMC. An accomplished pianist and composer hailing from Westerville, Ohio, Tony earned his bachelor’s degree in music performance from Capital University in 2010. With an international presence, Tony has captivated audiences in…
Cassie Johnson
Cassie Johnson (she/her) serves as Worship and Creative Arts Director for Warehouse 839 Music! In her own words: “I recognize and honor the ways in which congregational singing and creative arts form our theological perspectives and worldview. My approach to worship programming is driven by a deep desire to see people renewed through and empowered by the divine encounters that often occur when engaging with art. I’m most passionate about church music and worship as a tool for transformation. As…
Isabella Bozzi
Isabella Bozzi (they/them) serves as our Farm Market Manager! Isabella writes: “I have taken on the position of Farm Market Manager because I connect deeply with the sense of community and inclusion that the market fosters. I am passionate about supporting small, local businesses and farms, and I love being able to make meaningful relationships with the people I am supporting. I hope to continue to grow this community along with HUMC.” The Hilliard Farm Market runs May through September…