OUR STAFF

What I like most about OHFUMC: The people.
Family: Married with 4 grown children and 2 grandchildren.
Education & Career history: BS Aquatic Biology & BS Admin.Office Mgmt. from Central Washington University
Favorite TV show: Ted Lasso
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? I’ve always loved to travel - discovering new places and meeting new people is something that truly inspires me. So far, I’ve explored destinations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Scotland, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Czechia. Europe, in particular, left me wanting to see even more, and I hope to return one day to travel more extensively there. I also dream of visiting Australia, Japan, Spain, and Greece, and I’d love the adventure of backpacking through New Zealand. There’s still so much of the world I can’t wait to experience.

What I like most about OHFUMC: The positive outlook and willingness of people to step up to help.
Family: My husband Rich is a UM minister, most recently serving 10 years at the UMC of Anacortes before retiring. We’re parents to 2 children, Christine and Tom.
Education & Career history: I graduated from Asbury University in Wilmore, KY, with a degree in both piano performance and music education. I hold a master’s degree in piano performance from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. Later in life, I completed music therapy studies at Slippery Rock University and a requisite internship (mine was split between Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, both under the
auspices of UPMC), becoming a board-certified music therapist in 2011. I have worked in: church settings; educational settings—public and private; as a private piano teacher; and as a music therapist, primarily with children and senior citizens.
Favorite TV show: I don’t watch much TV, but it seems I gravitate toward Canadian and British shows. My favorite in recent years was Doc Martin.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? I’d like to visit the British Isles. Most of my ancestors came from England, Scotland, and near Wales, with some German influence as well. I’ve loved reading the Brother Cadfael series by Ellis Peters, so I would enjoy visiting Shrewsbury near the Welsh border where most of her tales were set—about a thousand years ago!

What I like most about OHFUMC: The spirit of Christ’s love, shown in how the church welcomes people from every path and background.
Family: Hannah (wife), Sons- James (2 years old) and Arthur (8 Months)
Education & Career history: Currently pursuing an Associates degree at Skagit Valley College, with plans for a Bachelor's in History. Navy Veteran.
Favorite TV show: Community
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Puerto Rico, for the beautiful beaches and warm weather.

What I like most about OHFUMC: The people are always welcoming, kind, and understanding. It’s very much like a church family.
Family: I’ve lived here in Oak Harbor all of my life with my parents, grandmother, and of course our furry friends!
Education & Career history: I’ve been heavily involved in assisting the community with audio visual production work since I was 9 years old. I graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 2021 and am now working as an independent contractor so I can continue to provide high quality technical expertise/skills to Whidbey Island and other areas as I begin my career. I am constantly expanding my knowledge and credibility through professional training programs.
Favorite TV show: YouTube and other platforms like it have allowed me to consistently learn and teach myself about my interests. This has proven to be very beneficial in not only staying up to date with technology but also helping to build a solid foundation for continued research.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Places like Shenzhen and Taiwan are intriguing for technology enthusiasts. There’s always something new and interesting to see!

What I like most about OHFUMC: The generosity of people. Whether it's hugs, or time, or money, or food, people are so willing to step up and do what is needed.
Family: I am married to Mike Bain, and have 3 step daughters, Jessica, Emily and Meredith.
Education & Career history: I graduated from high school in Sheridan, Wyoming. I graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor's Degree in Choral Music Education. And then I went and got a Master's degree from the University of Washington in Library and Information Science. I have worked in college and university libraries, hospital libraries and school libraries since 1992.
Favorite TV show: Right now it's The Masked Singer.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Ireland, because I have roots there although I really don't know who. I only know I have a many times great grandmother from County Cork.