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Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Pastors

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REV. DR. DON WAHLIG

Senior Pastor / Head of Staff


Don has been SSPC's Senior Pastor and Head of Staff since January, 2016. Don grew up in Wilmington, Delaware and, after graduating from the University of Delaware with a degree in English literature, began a 20-year career in sales and marketing, primarily in the media field. Having earned an MBA with honors from Columbia Business School, he brings to the ministry extensive business experience managing direct marketing at American Express and helping launch several Internet ventures.  Read more.

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REV. LISA CHASE

Associate Pastor


Lisa joined SSPC as Associate Pastor in May 2022. A native of Tennessee, Lisa grew up in Roanoke, VA, and graduated from Hollins University, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with a degree in English Literature. Lisa received her MBA from UNC-Greensboro, and her M.Div. from Lancaster Theological Seminary. A second career minister, Lisa spent many years as a successful fundraising executive in Delaware, North Carolina and Virginia for nonprofit organizations and a grant writer for a municipality.  Read more.

Our Staff

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TRACY WIESEMAN

Director of Music

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ERICA ICKES

Organist

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AUSTIN SHOOP

Youth Director

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DIANE RABOLD

Business Manager

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PRISCILLA BILLER

Office Manager

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EMILY COCORES

Preschool Director

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JOHN CLEGG

Sexton

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RYAN EDWARDS

Worship Tech Specialist