Our Staff

  • Pastor:

    • Pastor Hae-Jeong

  • Church Office Manager:

    • Aimee B. Liepert

      For most of her adult life, Aimee worked for nonprofit organizations in Milwaukee and Mequon. Recently, she felt a change was needed for her and her family to get a position closer to home. Alana heard her prayers and knew Aimee would be a good fit to replace her after serving in this position for 50 years. Aimee feels beyond blessed with the path our Lord has placed her on. Aimee looks forward to serving God, the church family, and the greater West Bend Community.

  • Technology Team:

    • Tom Latham               (Co-Chair)

    • Tom Calenberg         (Co-Chair)

    • Carol Pok

  • Worship:

    • Pastor Hae-Jeong

    • Deanna Gibeau         (Pianist + Organist)

      • Deanna’s favorite thing in the world (well, right up there with chocolate) is to support others in their singing and music-making. She has played organ and piano since a very young age and loves the joy and community of singing together. She holds a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Mannes College in New York City.

    • Kathy Schneider       (Handbell Choir Director)

    • Dave Bertelsen          (Choir Director)

      • Dave has been the director of 5th Avenue’s Chancel Choir for forty years. He taught vocal music in the Kewaskum School District and received his undergrad and Master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!)  He is involved with numerous musical groups in the community including the EcuMen, an ecumenical men’s choir. Blessed with eight grandchildren, Dave and his wife Polly enjoy time with them and also like to travel. 

    • Jean Krell                    (Volunteer Coordinator)

      • Jean Krell recruits people to fill various roles for the Sunday morning worship service. She also recruits people to help with special events and other ministries.

    • Tom Latham                (Powerpoint)

    • Tom Calenberg           (PowerPoint)

    • Gil Sheridan                  (Head Usher)

  • Other Staff:

    • Michael Lewis                 (Custodian)

    • Aleah Latham                (Technology Intern)

      • Aleah will be attending Purdue University majoring in Biomedical Health Sciences on the Pre-Med track, where she eventually hopes to become a Radiologist. She has been a part of the Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church family since she was born 17 years ago. She looks forward to continuing to grow her faith and helping her community with/through God's word. 
  • Accountable Leadership Board (ALB)
    • Ellen Johnson              (Chairperson & Staff Parish Relations)
    • Eric Peters                    (Finance)
    • Kaonou Latham            (Staff Parish Relations)
    • Brett Barnett                 (Trustees)
    • Dean Pok                       (Trustees)
    • Marolyn Kell                  (Mission/Outreach)
    • Kathy Schneider           (Christian Ed.)
    • Betty Clement               (Secretary)