Paige Boyer is in her third year serving Cove and Lake Shore UMCs (North Coast District).
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Ashland University and a Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.
Seth Filburn is in his fifth year serving Gnadenhutten UMC (Tuscarawas District).
He has a Bachelor’s degree in Youth and Educational Ministry from Malone University and a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary.
Jeffery Harrison is in his second year serving West Austintown First UMC (Mahoning Valley District).
He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion from Ashland University and a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary.
Derek Hickman (photo unavailable) is in his first year serving Ravenna First UMC (Canal District).
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Studies from Kent State University and a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary.Elizabeth Ortiz (photo unavailable) is in her first year serving Ashley UMC (Mid-Ohio District).
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Youngstown State University and a Master of Divinity from Methodist Theological School in Ohio.
Joan Purnell is in her seventh year serving Braceville UMC (Mahoning Valley District) and third year serving Champion Otterbein UMC (Western Reserve District).
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Akron and a Master of Divinity from United Theological Seminary.
Lori Stevens is in her seventh year serving Newcomerstown Christ UMC (Three Rivers District).
She has a Bachelor of Music Education from Otterbein University and a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary.
Ruth Trigg is in her third year serving Rittman UMC (Canal District).
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Malone College and a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary.
Paul Turner is in his fourth year serving Cardington First UMC (Mid-Ohio District).
He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Youngstown State University and a Master of Divinity from Methodist Theological School in Ohio.
Heidi Welch is in her third year serving Medina UMC (Canal District).
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Youngstown State University and a Master of Divinity from Methodist Theological School in Ohio.
Quincy Wheeler is in his fourth year serving Mentor UMC (Western Reserve District).
He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Baldwin Wallace University and a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary.
Matthew Anderson is in his first year serving West Lafayette UMC (Three Rivers District).
He as a Bachelor’s degree from Eastern University and a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary.
Ryan Cockrill (photo unavailable) is in his first year serving Dundee UMC (Tuscarawas District).
He has a Bachelor’s degree in Science from the University of Mount Union and will earn a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary this spring.
Kyle Gould is in his first year serving Oak Chapel UMC (Canal District).
He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Ashland University and a Master of Divinity from Methodist Theological School in Ohio.
Jennifer Mei Lin Lam (photo unavailable) has a Bachelor of Theology from Chinese Mission Seminary and a Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy from Ashland Theological Seminary.
Amy Shipley (photo unavailable) is in her third year serving Bennett’s Corners Community UMC (North Coast District).
She has Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and Theatre from Muskingum University and a Master of Divinity from Methodist Theological School in Ohio.
Ivy Smith is in second year serving Simpson UMC (Tuscarawas District).
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Bethune-Cookman University, and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies and Master of Divinity from United Theological Seminary.
James Snyder is in his first year serving New Waterford and Emmanuel UMCs (Mahoning Valley District).
He has a degree in Construction Management from Kent State University and a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary.
Stanley Wertz (photo unavailable) has a Bachelor’s degree from Wilmington College, a Master’s degree from Ashland University and a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Methodist Theological School in Ohio.
The following individuals who are scheduled to be Commissioned this year have not yet submitted their bios: