STAFF

INTERIM PASTOR (beginning July 27)

Ron is a graduate of The Citadel, Union Presbyterian Seminary, and received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary. He is married to Jules, and they just celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary. He has served churches of all sizes in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. In 2023, Ron felt called to devote the remaining years of his ministry to serving as an interim pastor, helping churches through transitions of leadership. Ron has served in Tampa in this capacity, and most recently at Hope Presbyterian Church in Winter Haven.

Ron and Jules have two grown children, Davis (Meg) and Mary Ruth (Greg), and three grand-daughters. Ron and Jules are trying their best to visit all of our national parks, including Great Smoky Mountains, Olympic, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone. They are traveling in mid September to the "Big 5" in Utah, namely, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches. Ron is a well below average golfer trying to officially reestablish his handicap of 24. A native of Columbus, Georgia, Ron is still a big Braves fan along with the rest of the family. He has played many musical instruments in his life but mostly concentrates on guitar these days. Ron is an avid reader, especially of escapist literature along with non-fiction and theology.

Ron has always been active in presbytery, including stints on the Committee on Ministry, the Call Commission, the Committee on Preparation for Ministry, and the Permanent Judicial Commission. He is excited about serving as the Interim Pastor of Geneva! Ron's first Sunday in the pulpit will be July 27, 2025.

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & MEDIA

Megan Rodriguez was born in Maryland, where she earned her Associate of Arts degree in Music. She then spent three years as a student missionary on the island of Saipan, where she taught Kindergarten and Music. After graduating from Southern Adventist University in Tennessee with her Bachelor degree in Music, Megan moved to Michigan and earned her Masters in Music: Choral Conducting and Voice Performance from Andrews University. During these years, she taught music in elementary and high schools. She moved to Jacksonville in November 2021, and she absolutely loves working here at Geneva!

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES

Dru Tyree was born in California and moved to Florida in 2022. Her Husband being on active duty in the Navy brought them to Florida. Along with Dru and her Husband Delvin, a big family of 8 came. 4 kids, Zora, Isaiah, Teo, and Tobias—Dru's Parents Merri and Richard Scott, and 2 Standard Poodles Lady and Duke. She has a passion for ministry and people! God has given her so many experiences, from community centers to prisons and churches. Her education in Recreation Therapy from San Jose State University and continued education in seminary at Bethel University has created a very dynamic approach to working in ministry. She is excited to grow, learn, and do life with the community at Geneva Presbyterian Church.

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR

Barry grew up in Jacksonville and graduated from Terry Parker High School. He attended Florida State University on a swimming scholarship, and it was there he met his wife Lisa, who was also a swimmer at FSU. Lisa is a Pre-K4 teacher at San Juan Del Rio Catholic School and has been for about 10 years. Together they have two grown sons who live in St Johns County, and five grandchildren, ages eight down to three years old. After college Barry joined the US Air Force and spent almost seven years as a Navigator on E-3 surveillance aircraft. He holds an MBA from OU and comes to us with years of financial experience.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Patty has been secretary for Geneva for twelve years and a church secretary for over 32 years. She and her husband, Gregg, (both Florida natives!) moved to Saint Johns in 2010.

Gregg and Patty have two children and two granddaughters. When not working they love to travel, explore new locations, go to concerts and shows and especially spending time with our families. Patty loves the Lord and has been involved with the women of the church, helping out with Vacation Bible School and Wednesday night fellowship dinners.