CMwD Staff

CMwD Staff

Wednesday, 11 April 2007 13:36 | Author: Webweaver |

	Congregational Services Director Rev. Ian Evison cell: 773-326-9787 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ian Evison serves as the Congregational Services Director. Ian works with local congregations individually and in groups to assist in planning, resource evaluation, organizational development, and program implementation. He coaches leaders and he works with district committees with other organizations to partner in bringing to the district excellence in programming.
	Faith Development and Growth Director Dori Davenport Thexton cell: 708.805.1866 dthexton at uua.org Dori Davenport serves as the district's Faith Development and Growth Director. Ms. Davenport works closely with Rev. Evison in overseeing the services provided to the 80 congregations in the district. These services include leadership development for both lay and professional leaders, resources on growth and healthy congregational dynamics, and networking for those seeking information on various aspects of congregational life. Ms. Davenport meets regularly with religious educators around the district to offer support and resources in all areas of lifespan religious education. She also coordinates the district's consultant program.
	Both the Congregational Services Director and the Faith Development and Growth Director are jointly employed by the Central Midwest District and the Unitarian Universalist Association.
	Office Manager Peggy Boccard wk: 312.636.9724 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Peggy Boccard serves as District Office Manager. The District Office Manager is responsible for the day-to-day functions in the office. Peggy supports the district committees as well as the board of trustees through database management, facilities management, and overall information systems management for the district. Ms. Boccard also creates the documentation and training for the district web site and other systems. She is a member of the Unitarian Church of Evanston, Illinois.
	Youth and Young Adult Coordinator Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson wk and cell: 608-225-7463 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson serves as the part time Young Adult and Youth Coordinator. Kimberlee works directly with DYSC (District Youth Steering Committee) and YASC (Young Adult Steering Committee) providing staff support for budgeting, disbursements, committee meetings and events, governance, policies, maintaining youth and young adult websites and multiple listservs. Kimberlee also answers the phone calls, e-mails, and meets with UU congregations and members regarding youth and young adult issues. She can assist you in finding resources concerning scholarships, information, posters, grants, worship and workshop resources for youth and young adults. Kimberlee is also a fulltime teacher in Whitewater, WI.
	Communications Coordinator Gretchen Ohmann This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Gretchen Ohmann serves as the Communications Coordinator. She is a member of Berrien UU Fellowship in St. Joseph, Michigan where she and her husband live. Gretchen coordinates mailing lists, the CMwD Media Team, and develops and fine-tunes our websites and web-based applications. Currently co-convener of Continental UU Women and Religion, she serves as the office manager for CMwD Women and Religion. Gretchen is also a web and graphic designer specializing in the Joomla Content Management System.
	Event & Publications Associate Michelle Richards This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Michelle is the District’s Event and Publications Associate, and for the District serves on the New Start Congregations Team of the Congregational Growth and Development Council, and on the Religious Education Advisory Council. In her staff capacity she is responsible for preparing publicity and developing materials for District workshops. She and her family attend First Unitarian in South Bend, Indiana.