Leadership staff at First Pres.

Over the years, First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg has been blessed with a ministry staff that serves and leads the congregation in a variety of ways. If you have any questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out to them with by clicking their picture to open their email or by contacting the church office at wbgprsby@windstream.net

  • Bill Sukolsky

    Pastor

    I have been the pastor at FPC since August 2005. I am a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (1981). I have been married to my wife Karen since 1978, and we have three adult daughters. I enjoy reading and book collecting, fishing, gardening and the ocean.


  • Juan Gallo

    Director of Youth Ministry

    I joined as Youth Director in January of 2017. I am passionate about sharing the love of Christ with middle and high school students and working to empower them to live out the gospel.  I have a degree in English from Nova Southeasern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and I did a full-time internship in Ocean Grove, NJ at Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. I enjoy sports, the creative arts, reading, spending time with friends and family, and writing music. 

  • Tomê Custer

    Director of Children's Ministry & Worship

    I joined the First Pres. staff during the Fall of 2010. I attended Messiah College and Waynesburg University before singing opera professionally and becoming a vocal coach, both of which I still do.  When I'm not making music, I enjoy reading and being with friends and family, and I love wildlife and nature.

  • becky juliano

    director of discipleship & ministry

    I joined the First Pres staff during the summer of 2008.  I have a Masters degree in Christian Formation and Ministry from Wheaton College.  My position at First Pres is in partnership with the CCO, which is a campus ministry organization.  I spend a significant portion of my time reaching out to students on the Waynesburg University campus.  I love spending time with my husband, Mike, and two kids and adventuring in the outdoors.

  • Lisa Schleicher

    Administrative  Assistant

    I joined the First Pres staff in the summer of 2020.  Prior to this position, I worked at home (and still do) while raising my son and daughter, who are now in college.  I enjoy time with my family, music, boating and crafts.


  • Vicki Cline

    Church Custodian

    I have been the church custodian over the last several years. I know every nook and cranny of the church from the boiler room to the classroom spaces. Let me know if you need help finding anything. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Terry, and watching the Ohio State Buckeyes on TV.