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Florida-Bahamas Synod Staff
The staff and volunteers of the Office of the Bishop of the synod are professional lay and rostered individuals serving God and the church through the building of relationships on a regional and national level. They serve as the link among congregations, synods, partner agencies and with the national expression of the ELCA. Their areas of expertise include a large variety of vital resources for congregations, leaders and members in the Florda-Bahamas Synod.
# Name Position
1 Bishop Edward R. Benoway Bishop of the Synod
2 Rev. Paul L. Lutze Asst. to the Bishop
3 Rev. Dr. Rita Gardner Tweed Asst. to the Bishop
4 Mr. Ken F. Aicher Asst. to the Bishop
5 Ms. Irene F. Flynn Specialist for Resources and Leadership
6 Rev. Paul Summer Lutheran Planned Giving
7 Rev. Russell Meyer Synod IT Consultant / Florida Council of Churches
8 Ms. Ileana Sardinas (Spanish) Executive Admin. Asst. to Bishop Benoway
9 Ms. Annette Washington Woods, CPA Accountant / Admin Asst. to Mr. Aicher
10 Ms. Yuliet Garcia (Spanish) Admin. Asst. to Pr. Wahl
11 Ms. Jan Benard Administrative Assistant / Event Coordinator
12 Rev. Frank Kopania German Ministry Coordinator
13 Steve Rosebrock Communications