Our Story - 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 and Secretary of the National Association of United Methodist Foundations; the national Committee on Planned Giving; and serves as President of the local affiliated, KYOWVA Planned Giving Council; and the 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. 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.
	E. Joyce Townsend Accounts Administrator In 1993, Joyce joined the Foundation staff.  During her 12 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 joined the Foundation staff in 2002.  Previous to her employment with the Foundation, she was a local church secretary a little less than 1 year, a business owner for 5 years and was an Administrative Assistant for a natural gas company for 19 years.  She is a graduate of West Virginia State University.  During the summer of 2005, Sally 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.  She is a member of The Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries (PAUMCS) and is President of the WV Southern Chapter of PAUMCS.

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