Meet the Staff

Jeffrey A. Taylor
President

Jeff succeeded Rev. David R. Peters as President after serving as Associate Director for five years. An attorney, Jeff received both his undergraduate (B.S., 1983) and law degrees (J.D., 1986) from West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.

Jeff is an active member of the following organizations:

  • National Association of United Methodist Foundations, President
  • Partnership for Philanthropic Planning
  • KYOWVA Planned Giving Council
  • West Virginia State Bar

The first layperson to serve as President of the United Methodist Foundation of West Virginia, Inc., Jeff is a very active member of the United Methodist Church. He is a Certified Lay Speaker and the Western District Lay Leader.

 

Kimberly A. Matthews
Associate Director

Kim joined the Foundation staff as Associate Director in 2008. Prior to that, Kim served for 19 years as Research Associate with Marshall University School of Medicine and its affiliates. She is an author of several journal articles in the field of diabetes research. Kim received her undergraduate and Master's degrees from the College of Science at Marshall University.

Kim is an active member of the following organizations:

  • National Association of United Methodist Foundations
  • Partnership for Philanthropic Planning
  • KYOWVA Planned Giving Council

She is an active member of her church, serving as the lay leader of her church and as a member of the Nurture Committee. Kim is also a Certified Lay Speaker. Her other community service includes: Western District Representative to Covenant Council and member of Leadership Team as well as on the Board of Directors for Ashland Area Emmaus Community.

 

 

E. Joyce Townsend
Accounts Administrator

E Joyce TownsendIn 1993, Joyce joined the Foundation staff. During her years of services, Joyce's excellent administrative skills and dedication has contributed to the Foundation's success. Prior to her employment with the Foundation, she served as Office Manager/Secretary to the Charleston District Office of the West Virginia Conference for 9 years. Joyce completed a course of study at Emory University School of Business, Atlanta, GA sponsored by the General Council on Finance and Administration which certified her as a United Methodist Church Secretary.

Joyce is an active member of The Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries (PAUMCS). She served as National Vice President of PAUMCS from 1994 to 1997 and National President of PAUMCS from 1997 to 2000. Joyce is also a member of The National Association of Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants.

 




Sally A. Sloan
Administrative Assistant

Sally SloanSally joined the Foundation staff in 2002. Previous to her employment with the Foundation, she served as a local church secretary, a business owner and was an Administrative Assistant for a natural gas company for 19 years. She is a graduate of West Virginia State University.

Completing a course of study at Emory University School of Business, Atlanta, GA sponsored by the General Council on Finance and Administration, Sally is a certified United Methodist Church Secretary. She is a member of The Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries (PAUMCS).