Pastoral and Leadership Staff
Tyler Groff
Lead Pastor
Tyler serves as Lead Pastor of Orangewood. He has been married to Rachel for 12 years and is a father to Emory (8), Layne (6), and Caleb (4). Tyler enjoys spending time with his family at the pool, going on walks to find lizards, and wrestling as superheroes. He loves reading, playing guitar, working out, and date nights with Rachel.
Tyler is passionate about his kids learning that dad is not perfect, but Jesus is. He has a heart that every skeptic and the religious person in Orlando would find that all they are searching for is only found in one person, Jesus.
tgroff@orangewood.orgJoe Creech
Associate Pastor
Joe leads and teaches the men’s ministry, leads global outreach, provides pastoral care of members in the hospital, and preaches and teaches. Joe and his wife, Rita, served with Mission to the World in Acapulco, Mexico, planting new churches. Joe loves to be with family, friends and his camera!
jcreech@orangewood.orgChuck Berry
Assistant Pastor
Chuck is blessed to be married to Amy, and to be the father of four wonderful daughters, Addi, Emily, Annabeth, and Elli. He is so excited to be back at Orangewood (he served as assistant pastor here from 2003 to 2008), after completing a 10-year call as pastor of Crosspoint Community Church in Boone, NC
Chuck has a passion to see the gospel of Jesus transform broken people, as it revitalizes hearts, relationships, families, churches, communities, and culture – one heart at a time.
cberry@orangewood.orgMark Nicks
Assistant Pastor
Mark oversees the ministry to young adults. Mark earned an M.Div from Reformed Theological Seminary. He is also a licensed mental health counselor. He loves music, his wife Brandy, and kids Lucy and Jude.
mnicks@orangewood.orgAllyn Williams
Executive Director
As Executive Director and our Orangewood’s Head of School, Allyn helps to lead the advancement of Orangewood Church, School and Maitland Community Preschool ministries. Prior to joining Orangewood, Allyn worked with a global business management firm for 21 years. Allyn is a graduate of the University of Alabama, and is currently working on his Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) from Creighton University. Allyn enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his family.
abwilliams@orangewood.orgClark Reisinger
Senior Team Leader
Clark is the senior administrator for Orangewood Church, overseeing all operations and staff. Clark previously worked in real estate, and has been a long-time elder at Orangewood. Clark and his wife, Kathy, have four children and ten grandchildren.
creisinger@orangewood.orgDoug Fleming
Pastor to Senior Adults
Doug is the pastor to senior adults and leads our SALT ministry. Doug has taught Latin at Orangewood Christian School for 30 years, and coaches the boys varsity soccer team. Doug and his wife, Gay, have eight children, five in-laws, and ten grandchildren.
dfleming@ocsrams.orgMinistry Staff
Parker Johnson
Mental Health Counselor, IMH 18528
Parker is our Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Parker enjoys good conversations, playing sports or board games with friends, and reading aloud with his beautiful wife, Chelsea.
pjohnson@orangewood.orgMaggie Moore
Director of Children's Ministry
Maggie plans, oversees and gives vision to the lessons, activities and special events for children through 5th grade. Maggie met her husband, David, at the best SEC school. She is passionate about not boring kids with Jesus and the Bible!
mmoore@orangewood.orgMarie Cardinali
Assistant Director of Children's Ministry
Marie assists in the children’s ministry, manages childcare for church events and coordinates nursery volunteers. She is a former high school teacher, and enjoys spending time with her family usually watching her two boys play sports.
mcardinali@orangewood.orgBetsy Wilson
Maitland Community Preschool Director
Betsy oversees all of the activities of MCP, including the staff, children, and families. Betsy has a Masters in Elem. Ed and Early Childhood Ed. from the University of Florida. Betsy loves traveling, the beach, reading, cooking, and time with her family.
bwilson@orangewood.orgHilda Gammichia
Women’s Ministry Coordinator
Hilda plans and coordinates women’s Bible studies here at Orangewood. She is committed to equipping women to serve and lead through both study and community. Hilda, her husband John, and their four children love sports, travel, and spending time with friends.
hgammichia@orangewood.orgEricson Joubert
Student Ministry Coordinator
Ericson works with our middle and high school students. He grew up in Atlanta, GA, has served in youth ministry since 2013, and is currently pursuing his M.Div at Reformed Theological Seminary in Oviedo.
ericson@orangewood.orgEmmie Thompson
Assistant Student Ministry Coordinator
Emmie assists with all aspects of our middle and high school ministries. She grew up in Chicago, but most recently lived in Chatanooga, TN, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Biblical and Theological Studies and Philosophy and a master’s degree in Teaching.
emily@orangewood.orgJack Michels
Director of Worship & Communications
Jack plans and leads weekly worship services and oversees communications. Jack is probably the most humble person on staff. He enjoys taking naps in his office when no one is looking and enjoys sugar free RedBull. Jack also has the password to access the backend of the church website.
jmichels@orangewood.orgVicki Taylor
Vocal Music Coordinator
Vicki helps to plan worship and leads the vocal rehearsal. Vicki was the National Conference soloist for Ligonier Ministries, and served as the Choral Music Director at OCS and OPC. She loves teaching, missions, family and living today well.
vtaylor@orangewood.orgChris Russell
Technical Director
Chris oversees all of the technical aspects of worship ministry, ensuring that the graphics and sound are professional quality. Chris has been blessed with the opportunity to do work with sound as a career for the last 18 years.
crussell@orangewood.orgAdministrative Staff
Jennie Campa
Communications Media Coordinator
Jennie coordinates Orangewood’s communication needs through a variety of media platforms. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling and an M.Div at RTS Orlando. She loves a good story, dancing, and various outdoor activities with friends.
jcampa@orangewood.orgAshley Eveland
Executive Assistant
Ashley splits her time between the church office and Children’s Ministry. She also teaches MCP chapel each week. She’s a graduate of UCF and loves spending time with her husband and two growing boys.
aeveland@orangewood.orgBrandy Nicks
Senior Graphic Designer
Brandy designs graphics and all printed materials. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Brandy has also lived in Nashville, Tennessee. Brandy moved to Orlando in 2011 to attend RTS. Brandy has a Bachelors degree in Graphic Design and a Masters in Counseling. She loves swimming with her husband, Mark, and two kids, Lucy & Jude!
bnicks@orangewood.orgRobin Cole
Financial Secretary
Robin works with day-to-day financial business, tracking assets in and out, and processing reports. She graduated from Auburn University. Robin is blessed to have been a part of local and global ministry, going on several mission trips.
rcole@orangewood.orgJim Johnston
Facilities Director
Jim oversees all aspects of facilities maintenance and manages all events onsite. Jim previously owned a commercial cleaning company. He has been married to his wife, Kim, for 26 years, and they have four children.
jjohnston@orangewood.orgJohn McCully
Director of Operations
John is an alumnus of Orangewood Christian School, and grew up attending Orangewood Church. He is a graduate of Stetson University, where he earned both his bachelor’s degree and his MBA. John is married to Christine, his wife of 13 years, and has two children, Emma and Will.
jmccully@ocsrams.orgCharles Dyer
Facilities
Charles has been part of the Orangewood team for more than 20 years and keeps our whole building and grounds functioning perfectly. In his free time, Charles likes to watch the latest movies and spend time with his family.
cdyer@orangewood.orgA.J. Johstono
Network Administrator
AJ oversees all of the network and database administration and maintains all computer and technology functions. AJ is from Macon, Georgia, and he and his wife, Liz, are the proud parents of two teenage boys, Micah and Daniel.
ajohstono@orangewood.org
