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Tim Locke
Pastor
Tim and his wife Debbie met in college and married in 1995. They have four children: David, Rebecca, Matthew, and Jonathan. Tim grew up here in Roswell, went to South Carolina for college and seminary. His pastoral ministry began in 1994, in South Carolina, then pastoring in Michigan, Florida, and for seven years in New Jersey. Debbie grew up in South Carolina and currently works in a local elementary school as a registrar. Tim is currently working on a Doctorate of Ministry from Reformed Theological Seminar in Charlotte. He and his family have been at ECPC since 2014.
Jordan Ross
Executive Director
Jordan and his wife, Jessica, are originally from Chattanooga and moved to Georgia when he came on staff as the Director of Student Ministries in 2017 and transitioned into the Executive Director role in 2022. They have three children. Outside of spending time with his family and at church, Jordan enjoys any athletic activity, being outdoors, traveling the world, and reading history books. Jordan served in youth ministry since 2005 and served at two churches in Baltimore before moving to Marietta. He is a graduate of Covenant College and Reformed Theological Seminary, DC.
Ericson Joubert
Youth Pastor
Ericson met his wife, Rachel in 2014 in Johns Creek, Georgia doing Middle School ministry together. Two years after getting married, they moved down to Orlando, Florida where he attended Reformed Theological Seminary. In 2023 Ericson joined ECPC as the Director of Student Ministries. The Jouberts have three young children: two girls and a boy. Outside of spending time with his kids, he enjoys athletics, reading, action movies, watching premier league soccer, and traveling. Ericson has served in ministry since 2014 in both Atlanta and Orlando. He is a graduate of Valdosta State University and Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando.
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Billy Creech
Head of East Cobb Christian School
Billy Creech joined us in July 2019 as Head of School. He came to us from Winston-Salem, NC where he most recently served as the Headmaster at Redeemer School. Billy is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill (BS in Industrial Relations), Fuller Seminary (MA in Christian Leadership) and Covenant College (Masters in Education- Administrative Leadership). Billy is married to Carrie (26 years) and they have three adult children. Billy enjoys sports, plays guitar, and loves spending time with his family.
Tyler Perdue
Director of Worship and Community Impact
Tyler and his family are originally from Alabama and have been involved in church ministry for many years. With over a decade of experience in worship ministry, Tyler enjoys leading congregations in worship through music and serving alongside the pastoral staff in the life of the church. He and his wife, Stephanie, have been married for 17 years and love serving in ministry together. Stephanie has worked in dentistry for many years and is currently a Practice Manager in the dental field. They have two daughters, Kaelin and Allyson, who keep life fun, busy, and full of energy. In his free time, Tyler enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with his family doing outdoor activities, and finding new coffee shops.
Jessica Ross
Children’s Ministries’ Co-Director
Jessica and her husband Jordan are originally from Chattanooga, TN and moved to Georgia in 2017 when Jordan started working for the church. They have been married since 2006 and have three young and energetic children. Jessica starting working at ECPC in the Children’s Ministry in 2022. She previously worked as a preschool teacher, and is actively involved in her children’s school, East Cobb Christian. When she’s not spending time with her family, Jessica loves reading, Bible study, crafting, gardening and learning guitar.
Marianne Trapnell
Children's Ministries’ Co-Director
Marianne and her family have been members of East Cobb Presbyterian since 2005. She received her Master’s of Education and worked as a Speech-Pathologist for 9 years. She has also worked in several capacities at East Cobb Christian School, and co-leads a women’s Bible study. Marianne thrives on time with our precious Savior in Bible study and prayer, and time with her family and friends. She and Michael have been married for 30 years and have four daughters. Marianne joined the Children's Ministry staff in 2022.
Betsy Kahle
Church Administrator
Betsy and her husband, Kevin, have been members of ECPC since 2013. After meeting Kevin at Auburn University and getting married in 1997, Betsy received a bachelor degree in civil engineering in 1998. Eleven years later she earned a bachelor degree in nursing from KSU. Her greatest achievements, however, have been the four daughters, and most recently a new son-in-law, that she and Kevin have been blessed with. Betsy has served in the church ministries of Embrace Grace and Gospel Kids before assuming the responsibilities of Church Administrator. She loves traveling, hiking, camping, gardening, watching movies, and drinking coffee.
Marianne Kuzmin
Youth Admin Assistant
Marianne and Boris have been members of ECPC since 2004 and have four children: Benjamin, Amelia, Nick, and Caroline. She has an M.Ed in science ed and taught at ECCS as well as a recurring teaching in ECPC Foundations. She enjoys studying and exploring God’s handiwork in creation, whether uncracking the silent history in rocks or observing micro biodiversity in her fish tanks. Her delight is helping others deepen their understanding of God’s words in the garden, “It is good.” Her kids have been part of youth group since 2016, and she’s excited to apply her years of education and motherhood in service to the ministry.
John Wilson
Maintenance Supervisor
John was born and raised in Bronx, NY. He got into the IT field in 1979 and did that for almost 30 years. He then switched careers and started working in building maintenance. The last 15 years John worked as Maintenance Director and Technician for senior retirement facilities. John is married to Barbara and last year they celebrated their 45th anniversary. They have 3 children, 3 grandchildren, and 1 great grandson. He was a hockey coach and had earned a Level 5 Master Coach certification. John retired from coaching after 35 years behind the bench. His main hobby is collecting Lionel O gauge trains, which he’s been doing since 1959. John joined ECPC staff in the summer of 2025.