Dr. Steve Schibsted, Senior Pastor
Phone: (510) 547-5700 ext. 106
Email: sschibsted@piedmontchurch.org
Steve joined the staff of Piedmont Community Church on January 1, 2021 as Transitional Pastor and was elected Senior Pastor by the congregation on March 6, 2022. He and his wife, Leslie, have a home in Upper Rockridge. They have two adult children – a daughter residing in the Bay Area and a son currently living in Idaho.
He is an ordained Presbyterian Minister, receiving his Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1991, and his Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2001. He received Interim Pastor Training in 2017.
Dr. Don Ashburn, Associate Pastor
Phone: (510) 547-5700 ext. 105
Email: don@piedmontchurch.org
Don came to Piedmont Community Church in 2003. Originally from the Washington DC area, he grew up in La Jolla, a suburb of San Diego.
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Dr. Stephen Main, Minister of Music
Phone: (510) 547-5700 ext. 107
Email: steve@piedmontchurch.org
Born and raised in New York City, Stephen Main has music in his blood: his mother taught piano and his father, Tom Main, was a professional jazz trombonist with Si Zentner’s band in the 60s.
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Kerry Persichitte, Director, NextGen Ministry & Community Engagement
Phone: (510) 547-5700 ext. 121
Email: kerry@piedmontchurch.org
Kerry is passionate about helping the next generation come to know Jesus and experience life change through Him. Before joining the Piedmont Community Church staff, Kerry has served in a wide variety of roles in churches across the U.S. including Willow Creek Community Church, Liquid Church, Menlo Church, and, most recently, at burlpres in Burlingame, where she served as NextGen Lead and Brand Experience Director. She loves spending time with her three grown children- Courtney, Dominic, and Cassidy. When she’s not working, you can find her hiking the local trails, walking her pups, reading or traveling.
Leslie Quantz, Kids' Director
Phone: (510) 547-5700 ext. 109
Email: leslie@piedmontchurch.org
Leslie was born in Berkeley California. She grew up in Redwood City and attended the First Congregational Church, singing (believe it or not) in the Children’s Choir.
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Toni Fischer, Business/Financial Manager
Phone: (510) 547-5700 ext. 102
Email: toni@piedmontchurch.org
Michael Barber, Director of Communications
Phone: (510) 547-5700 ext. 104
Email: michael@piedmontchurch.org
Michael is originally from Columbus, Ohio. He moved to The Bay Area in October of 2017 to join the staff of Piedmont Church. His mission is to use all forms of media to connect members and the wider community to the church’s unique message of God’s unconditional love and grace for all. He lives in Benicia with his wife, Vicki and Italian Greyhound, Chloe.
Mariana Navarrete, Operations Coordinator
Phone: (510) 547-5700 ext. 114
Email: mariana@piedmontchurch.org
As a native of the Bay Area, I bring a diverse background in technology and art to the community. What has inspired me to become a part of the Piedmont Community Church’s staff is the evident commitment to collaboration and teamwork that each staff member shares. I am thrilled to learn about the community and the people within it while also contributing to the church’s dynamic projects and enriching services. I look forward to connecting with parishioners while also helping nurture and foster the growth of the church and its community.
Carol Leslie, Event Sales Coordinator
Phone: (510) 654-5125
Email: eventswow@aol.com
Jay Foreman, Property Manager
Phone: (510) 547-5700
Email: jay@piedmontchurch.org