Ann joined Massanutten's pastoral staff in 2006 and in September 2021 was called to serve with Keith as Co-Pastor in a new staffing model. She grew up in Ohio, graduated from Allegheny College (Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies) and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and served churches in New York and Pennsylvania before she and her husband, Patrick, moved to Virginia in 2001. Through the years Ann has found great joy in the congregation's love for ministry and its desire to approach it in fresh, creative ways and looks forward to the possibilities of this new staffing model. She and Patrick have two daughters: Mairead (Austin) and Brigid (Pittsburgh); two dogs: Gretel and Leah; and one cat: Kit Kat.
Keith was called to Massanutten Presbyterian Church in September 2021, joining Ann as Co-Pastor. He is excited to be part of the collaborative leadership at MPC as we all share the gifts God has given us. Keith grew up in Newport News, and is thrilled to be closer to family that still lives there. He graduated from Old Dominion University and Columbia Theological Seminary. His ministry experience includes serving congregations in Decatur, Georgia, and Salina, Kansas. From 2006 – 2013, Keith was the Director of Communications with the Norfolk Admirals hockey team. He is a faithful fan of the Washington Capitals (NHL) and Baltimore Orioles (MLB). In January 2021, he adopted two cats: Ember and Luna.
Hannah is a 2020 graduate of Union Presbyterian Seminary with a Master of Arts in Christian Education. She most recently worked at Massanetta Springs as the Director of Programs. Growing up overseas and then in Staunton as a very involved preacher’s kid ("PK"), she is no stranger to church ministry. She brings a fresh outlook on programming and a love of working with children and youth. She loves to travel with her husband, Scott Altman. In October 2022, Hannah and Scott welcomed a daughter, Natalie, to their family. Their dog, Crumpet, loves his frisbee.
Danielle joined MPC in July 2021 as the Digital Media Communications Coordinator. She graduated from Bridgewater College in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance, and in 2022 with a Master of Arts in Digital Media Strategy, also from Bridgewater College. She is from Bristow, Virginia, and she enjoys singing, baking, playing board games, and spending time with her rather rotund cat, Duncan.
If you have children or grandchildren of nursery age, you may meet Katie who recently joined our staff as the Nursery Caregiver. Katie will be there each week along with a volunteer. She looks forward to getting to know you and your children!
Katie and her husband, Dirk Grayson have long been friends and good neighbors of the congregation. They have lived in the manse for more than 10 years, raising their three children: son Caden (a sophomore at VCU), daughter Zyan (a freshman at JMU), and son Elias (a sophomore at Spotswood High School).
In her spare time, Katie enjoys refinishing furniture and helping families find the decor that makes their house a home. In 2020 she and Dirk launched their own business called Woven and Wood. You can find them on Facebook to learn more about Katie and their work.
We are glad to have Katie on the MPC staff team!