Leaders & Staff

Rev. Scott D. Samuelson

Rev. Scott D. Samuelson

Pastor / Head of Staff

Bio

Scott joined Crossroads in 2020 as Associate Pastor of Discipleship, providing leadership in adult discipleship and mission, as well as worship leadership and pastoral care. He has a rich background in spiritual formation, campus ministry, and other pastoral roles throughout the Midwest. Since December 2024, Scott has served as Acting Head of Staff during a season of transition. He lives with his wife Haley and son Elijah in Whitefish Bay.

Rev. Beth Patton

Rev. Beth Patton

Transitional Associate Pastor

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Bio

Beth is a lifelong Presbyterian, a PK (preacher’s kid), and a decade-long Minister of Word & Sacrament in the PC(USA). In the Presbytery of Milwaukee, she served as the associate pastor at North Shore PC and solo pastor at Faith PC. For over 20 years, Beth has served on church staffs and non-profit organizations in various educational, worship, and admin roles. Beth and her husband have two sons, one a senior in high school and the other a senior in college.

Staff

If you are unsure of whom to contact, call the church office . You can also see our job openings .

Carol Bird

Carol Bird

Church Administrator

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Bio

Carol has rejoined the staff as Church Administrator. She facilitates the connection between staff and ministry teams to ensure that a “shared leadership model” works as smoothly as possible for Crossroads in the day-to-day operations of the church. Carol supervises the admin team, Kitchen & Event Coordinator, and Preschool Director; she also helps maintain the facilities. Carol enjoys being an avid sports fan, spending time with her two daughters, and getting to read, knit, cook, and garden.

Julie Bliesner

Julie Bliesner

Kitchen & Event Coordinator

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Bio

Julie has been a member of Crossroads for 20 years, joining the staff in July 2025. Past jobs include being a hostess, video production manager, and interactive account manager. Currently she’s an admissions counselor at Concordia University Wisconsin. Julie loves connecting with the members of the church, having been a Deacon for several terms. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her children play sports, traveling, and hiking the trails all while capturing memories on camera. 

Maddy Hosni

Maddy Hosni

Middle School Coordinator

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Maddy has attended Crossroads since she was a child. In college, she volunteered as a middle school leader while studying education at Concordia University Wisconsin. This led to an internship followed by a part-time position with Crossroads as the Middle School Coordinator in 2022. Maddy teaches 7th grade math full time and teaches Sunday school and leads youth group over weekends. She likes baking, reading, spending time with family, and being active outside.

Maureen Leurquin

Maureen Leurquin

Preschool Director

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Maureen has been overseeing Crossroads’ preschool program since 2005, committed to creating a nurturing and educational Christian environment where children and their families are safe and loved. She once was a paralegal and Director of Children’s Ministries at Stony Hills Presbyterian Church in Germantown. After having two children, she returned to school as a Center Director at a Group Childcare Center. Maureen enjoys long walks, fishing, kayaking, and the Packers.

Christa Middleton

Christa Middleton

Children & Family Ministry Director

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Christa has been in the Crossroads family since childhood, and so the community holds a special place in her heart. She became interim Director of Children and Family Ministry in 2019 and transitioned to full time in 2020. Now, she’s working toward her certification as a Christian Educator. Christa and her husband, Pete, have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of Maya and Sophie.

Tanya Naas

Tanya Naas

Youth Ministry Director

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Bio

Tanya finds joy in walking with Crossroads’ middle and high schoolers and their families to see them grow their faith through study, worship, and fellowship. She strives to create a welcoming community where students can encounter the love and grace of God to share with the world. Tanya has a bachelor’s degree in education and a Certificate in Youth and Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. She loves cooking, reading, and nature.

Jenee O'Connor

Jenee O'Connor

Worship Ministry Associate Director

Bio

Jenee has been leading worship alongside Todd since 2005. Her duties include directing a lot of rehearsals for the adult and youth worship teams, Worship Choir and Festival Choir, and children’s musicals. She loves singing and playing the piano alongside worship team members of all ages every Sunday. Her daughter Katie is an upperclassman at the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music.

Todd O'Connor

Todd O'Connor

Worship Ministry Director

Bio

Todd has been on staff leading worship since 2005. Alongside the pastors, he loves planning thoughtful, engaging worship experiences that glorify God and edify His people. Todd oversees all aspects of weekly services and volunteer teams for vocal and instrumental music, liturgy, décor, audio/video technology, welcoming, and more. His daughter Katie is an upperclassman at the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music.

Lillian Ramsey-Schley

Lillian Ramsey-Schley

Administrative Coordinator, Family Ministries & Finance

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Bio

Lillian joined Crossroads staff in 2021. She supports the Children & Family, Youth, and Preschool ministries while managing the church calendar and database. She loves providing processes to help pastors and staff focus on their creative work and help congregants connect with one another. She lives in Wauwatosa with her wife.

Josh Thompson

Josh Thompson

Facilities Manager

Bio

Josh has been the Facilities Manager since January 2025 and a member since 2020. He enjoys maintaining the building and grounds to make sure everything is ready for everyone. This job is his re-entry into the work world after being a stay-at-home dad to two boys for 10 years. Before that, Josh was a high school biology teacher. His family enjoys hiking and playing board games; he likes woodworking when he finds the time.

Joey Thurmond

Joey Thurmond

Administrative Coordinator, Discipleship, Outreach, & Worship

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While greeting folks and answering calls every week, Joey primarily manages Crossroads’ newsletter, website, and graphic design. He’s a writer/editor by trade with an MA in English and BA in communications, having worked for Christian publications like Sojourners and Love Thy Nerd . He enjoys playing videogames, reading, and journaling—especially with a cup of coffee on cold, rainy days.

Officers

Being part of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A., our congregation elects people from our active membership and ordains them to leadership roles and responsibilities in our church through our Nominating Committee. Ordination is the act by which the church sets apart persons to be presbyters, elders, or deacons for three-year rotating terms. To foster leadership opportunities for our young adults, we also elect both a youth elder and a youth deacon.

To request the email or phone number of a specific officer, contact the church office .

Session

The Session is our body of elders, who serve as leaders in the government and discipline of our church to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the congregration. Our elders serve on ministry teams and administrative committees that steward our worship, education, mission, human resources, and more.

Serving Through 2028

Chuck Cline Church Life

Wendy Jabas Mission

Ian McKinney Adult Ed

Steve Riege Human Resources

Dave Schigoda Finance

Serving Through 2027

Jon Carlson Worship

John Gustafson Adult Ed

Karen Patten Youth

Steve Skowbo Finance/Stewardship

Joey Sulsberger Children & Family

Serving Through 2026

Jeff Clark Human Resources

Barbara Janssen Church Life

Robin Johnson Children & Family

Joann Steidinger Mission

ModeratorRev. Scott D. Samuelson

Clerk of SessionJennifer Carlson

TreasurerMark Laux

Youth ElderKate Krygiel

Deacons

Our deacons are gifted with and recognized by their compassion, witness, and empathy to serve those in need—be they ill, distressed, or lonely within the Crossroads community and beyond. Deacons are assigned families within a geographical zone and encouraged to be in relationship with them on a regular basis.

Serving Through 2028

Julie Bliesner
Kelly Carter
Stephanie Hancock
Hank Hart
Laurel Hornick
Mark Hornick
Becky Milne
Pete Raymond
Cindy Skowbo
Theresa Sprader–Trinh

Serving Through 2027

Sandy Carlson
Chris Carter
Mary Beth Hart
Andrew Janz
Jim Naas
Thor Riedesel
Roger Root
Hayley Trier

Serving Through 2026

Bob Anderson
Janet Bates
Melinda Bootsma
Samantha Carlson
Sharyl Dobson
Jonnie Dvorak
Tom Dvorak
Calli Guay
Laney Krygiel
Liesel Schilling
Georgia Sulsberger

Deacon ModeratorPat Hopfensperger

SecretarySamantha Carlson

Acting Head of StaffRev. Scott Samuelson

Funeral/MemorialNancy Follis

Funeral/MemorialDeb Wolf

Vice ModeratorHayley Trier