Meet Our Staff
Pastor
The Rev. Rick Ohsiek
Pastor Rick began his call with St. Paul on January 1, 2013 after having served most recently as pastor of Reformation Lutheran Church (Greeneville, TN) for almost eleven years. Prior to that, he served as the associate pastor at Christus Victor Lutheran (Ocean Springs, MS) for three years. Pastor Rick holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Belhaven University (Jackson,MS) and a Master of Divinity from Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Columbus, OH).
He has served on staff for many synod youth events including AFFIRM (for almost 20 years), Lutheran Happening of the South (Spiritual Director), and SESLYO (adult advisor). Within the ELCA and synod, Pastor Rick has served on Synod Council, the Church Planting
Commission, the Lutheranch Campaign Leadership Team, as a voting member to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly (2003, 2007, 2009), and currently serves as dean of the Knoxville area Lutheran clergy. Additionally, he has served on the board for Interfaith Hospitality Network, the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity and as a volunteer for the Boys and Girls Club.
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Pastor Rick and his wife Jody, a nurse manager at East TN Children’s Hospital, are the proud
parents of twin boys Drew and Noah. He is most proud of the warm and accepting atmosphere at St. Paul. “We are all family here.
Most people in our church are not originally from this area, but they find a home and a second family when they come here.”
Office Administrator
Kevin
Hendrickson
Kevin moved to East Tennessee in 2016 from Carbondale, IL. He grew up in Southern Illinois and went on to serve in the U. S. Navy for 21+ years as a Religious Program Specialist or “Chaplain Assistant”. While in the Navy, he traveled the world on several ships and worked for Chaplains of several denominations. During his service, he also earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from East Carolina University. After he retired from the Navy he worked as an HR Specialist, most recently with the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge, TN. Kevin has served in various churches as a Small Group Leader, Boy’s Mission Group Counselor, Choir and Praise Team member.
Kevin is an avid University of Tennessee sports fans as well as lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. Kevin’s wife Ashley is from New Orleans. Ashley’s family relocated to Maryville after Katrina. Kevin and Ashley enjoy spending time with her father and two sisters who all live in Maryville.
Volunteer Choir Director
Marsha Wynn
I was born and raised in a small farming community in Colfax, Wisconsin, baptized at 2 weeks old, and confirmed at 13. I have been a member of a Lutheran church all my life. In 1990 I moved to Maryville and joined St. Paul.
In 1991, I took over the choir director position, and started directing the hand bell choir in 2014. I have assisted in Vacation Bible School, Hand Chimes, Youth Choir, Worship Planning, Education Committee, and Sunday School Opening. I have always had a passion for music, through guitar, singing, and other instruments.
I have 2 boys, Cory (Angela), Chris (Teena), 7 grandchildren, Meredith, Rachel, Alyssa, Hannah, Nathan, Jackson, and Olivia.
Pianist/ Organist
Chase Hatmaker
Chase Hatmaker graduated from Maryville College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. He has been St. Paul’s pianist/organist since 2012, accompanying the choir and playing for worship services and various events. Chase maintains an active private lesson studio, and he plays for freelance performances across East Tennessee.
