Deacon Class of 2021

NATHANIAL BROWER 
Nathanial Brower is currently working at the office of The Governor's Management and Budgeting (GOMB). Nathanial grew up at Westminster participating in youth activities. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2016 with a B.S. in history and minor in English and received his Master's in Public Administration with a focus on community and economic development in 2019.
SARAH ELDRIDGE
Sara is a Senior Business Analyst in Human Resources at Venza Communication M.S. She has a B.A. degree in Advertising from University of Southern Mississippi and a B.A. in Information Systems from Belhaven University.   Sara and her husband David moved to Springfield from Jackson, MS in early 2003 with their two daughters Louisa and Abigail.  They joined WPC in 2004.  Sara has been a Board Member with the Springfield Junior League and currently serves on the Board of Springfield Newcomers Club. She has served as Nursery Coordinator, on Family Ministry Committee and currently teaches Sunday School.  Sara enjoys reading and golf.   
TARA FRITSCH 
Tara Fritsch works in her family business, H.F. Fritsch & Sons in Springfield. She is a 2015 graduate of University of Dayton where she studied International Business Management and Marketing. Tara was confirmed at Westminster and participated in five mission trips during high school. Her community activities include volunteering at soup kitchens and walking dogs at the humane society. Tara enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family and pets. 
​GREGG HUMPHREY
Gregg is the Executive Director of the Sangamon County Water Reclamation District. He has earned a Bachelor’s of Science and Masters in Civil Engineering from Bradley University.  He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois and six other states and a Professional land Surveyor in Illinois.  Gregg is married to Melanie and they have two grown sons William and Alexander. Gregg’s community service includes Habitat for Humanity, United Cerebral Palsy of Lincoln Land Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies, Handicap Ramp construction with the Capital Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, and is currently President of the Pleasant Plains School Board.  
NANCY HUSTON
Nancy Huston is retired from the State of Illinois Department of Human Services where she was a caseworker, policy writer and systems monitor. She is married to Keith Huston. Between them, they have four adult children and five grandchildren. Nancy received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bradley University. She is a life-long member of Westminster. Nancy is an active volunteer with Memorial Medical Center. She enjoys spending time at the gym, biking and reading.
ROBERT LEFFLER 
Robert Leffler has had a career filled with variety. He retired from Prudential Insurance Company as a financial services representative but also worked in Radio and TV management. He attended Michigan State and American University and has CLU and CHFC certifications. He is married to Mary and they have two children and four grandchildren. Bob is a member and Vice President of Prairie Art Alliance and his interests include photography, golf, woodworking, bicycling and travel. 
PAT MOORE
Pat Moore is a band director at Riverton Schools. He graduated from Illinois State University in Music Education. He is married to Katie and they have two children. Pat and Katie have shared flute and euphonium duet music in our church services. Pat has worked with Habitat for Humanity and Boy Scouts and enjoys handyman work and old movies. 
MARY PUERA
Mary Puera received her B.A. in Special Education from Illinois State University and her M.S.E. from Quincy University in 2011. Her additional study emphasis was in Human Development Counseling. Over the years, she has been involved with many non-profit organizations. Mary is married to Morley and they have four adult children and five grandchildren. Mary's interests include reading and walking.