Our Staff
George Prohaska, Pastor
George joined the mission and ministry at GPC in May, 2022. He completed the Christian Leadership Program at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in 2021. George is originally from Pittsburgh, PA but has lived in the Phoenix area since 1989. He has been married to Jayne for 42 years, and they have two adult children and four grand-girls. George loves music and is learning to play guitar. He also enjoys reading, cooking, and beach time. Click here to read more about George.
George joined the mission and ministry at GPC in May, 2022. He completed the Christian Leadership Program at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in 2021. George is originally from Pittsburgh, PA but has lived in the Phoenix area since 1989. He has been married to Jayne for 42 years, and they have two adult children and four grand-girls. George loves music and is learning to play guitar. He also enjoys reading, cooking, and beach time. Click here to read more about George.
Liz Nelson, Administrative Assistant
Liz joined GPC in the spring of 2019. She brings a great deal of experience having served churches for over 30 years in AZ and north of Boston, MA. She currently serves at two other churches in the valley. She lives in Chandler with her three fur babies.
Her son, Andrew, daughter-in-law, Heather & 3 grandchildren live in Gilbert.
Liz joined GPC in the spring of 2019. She brings a great deal of experience having served churches for over 30 years in AZ and north of Boston, MA. She currently serves at two other churches in the valley. She lives in Chandler with her three fur babies.
Her son, Andrew, daughter-in-law, Heather & 3 grandchildren live in Gilbert.
Music Ministry Team
Susan Martinez, Pianist/Organist
Susan has served as the pianist/organist at Gilbert Presbyterian Church since December 1989. She also enjoys being a freelance pianist in the Valley and has a piano studio of over 50 students. She lives in Chandler with her husband David and her adult children Scott and Sammi.
Susan has served as the pianist/organist at Gilbert Presbyterian Church since December 1989. She also enjoys being a freelance pianist in the Valley and has a piano studio of over 50 students. She lives in Chandler with her husband David and her adult children Scott and Sammi.
Matt Pitts, Music Director
Matt is a K-6 educator in the Chandler Unified School District where he teaches general music and an elementary choir. He serves on the Arizona Orff Association board as well as a mentor teacher and leadership in the behavioral department at Rice Elementary School. Matt teaches guitar/ukulele lessons in his off time and enjoys musically working with the congregation at GPC as his form of ministry.
Matt is a K-6 educator in the Chandler Unified School District where he teaches general music and an elementary choir. He serves on the Arizona Orff Association board as well as a mentor teacher and leadership in the behavioral department at Rice Elementary School. Matt teaches guitar/ukulele lessons in his off time and enjoys musically working with the congregation at GPC as his form of ministry.
Britney Blackburn, Nursery Caregiver
Britney has grown up in GPC and has served as the nursery caregiver since 2020. She lives for kids and is also a paraprofessional specialist in the Gilbert Public School District, a respite provider in the East Valley, and babysits for about 10 different families as her schedule allows. Britney has also served in many positions for Little People of America: both State & District Kid/Tween/Teen Coordinator,
National Young Adult Ambassador, District Secretary, and is the current District Assistant Director.
Britney has grown up in GPC and has served as the nursery caregiver since 2020. She lives for kids and is also a paraprofessional specialist in the Gilbert Public School District, a respite provider in the East Valley, and babysits for about 10 different families as her schedule allows. Britney has also served in many positions for Little People of America: both State & District Kid/Tween/Teen Coordinator,
National Young Adult Ambassador, District Secretary, and is the current District Assistant Director.
Gaill Blackburn, Sexton
Gaill has been a member of GPC for over 20 years, having served as a Ruling Elder for 6 years, and has been a part of several committees: Chair of the Technology Task Force, Chair of the Evangelism Committee, Co-Chair of the Pastor Search Task Force, Co-Chair of the Building & Grounds Committee, member of the Property Management Task Force, Interior Resources Committee, Worship Committee, Christian Education Committee, and Presbyterian Women.
Gaill has been a member of GPC for over 20 years, having served as a Ruling Elder for 6 years, and has been a part of several committees: Chair of the Technology Task Force, Chair of the Evangelism Committee, Co-Chair of the Pastor Search Task Force, Co-Chair of the Building & Grounds Committee, member of the Property Management Task Force, Interior Resources Committee, Worship Committee, Christian Education Committee, and Presbyterian Women.