John is primarily responsible for keeping the church’s financial house in good order. Prior to joining our staff, he served as a Civil Engineer in the Air Force and also has professional experience in manufacturing and commercial loans. He has degrees from Clemson University and… [read more]

Maxine is the first face most people see when they visit our church office, and she provides hospitality in person or on the telephone. She is originally from Colorado but is a proud fan of the Vols. Prior to joining our staff, she worked in… [read more]

Ashley joined the FCUMC staff in March 2018. As Financial Assistant, Ashley assists and supports our Director of Church Operations John Patterson in managing the church’s finances. She brings years of experience in church administration, and is committed to using our resources to the glory… [read more]

Melissa joined the Fountain City UMC staff as Administrative Assistant in February 2017. She is one of the chief organizers within the church office, assisting with most of our printed materials and managing the sprawling schedule of our building. She has a degree in Music… [read more]

Ralph manages every aspect of our church building and property, from locking the doors to keeping the grounds. He has a degree from the University of Tennessee, and over the years Ralph has acquired professional experience in a wide variety of fields. Ralph’s goal is… [read more]

Put simply, Doug is Fountain City UMC’s chef. He provides meals not only for our Wednesday Night Dinners, but for many other church events throughout the year. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, sings in the church choir, and is the president… [read more]