Our Staff
Meet the heart and soul behind the scenes—the dedicated individuals who make up our small but mighty staff. In this close-knit community, we recognize that our team is not just a support system; we are a vital connection point between the church and the wonderful people we serve.
At the core of our mission is the commitment to serving our community, walking together in faith, and welcoming you as you are. Our staff embodies this mission, pouring their passion into every aspect of our shared journey. We are here for you, from coordinating worship services and events that foster a sense of togetherness to providing the support you need along the way.
Jonah Boutell
Meet Pastor Jonah Boutell, our dedicated spiritual leader at Prince of Peace UMC. Pastor Jonah brings a wealth of experience and a heart for community. He graduated from the Boston University School of Theology with a Master’s in Divinity in 2023. Since then, Jonah has been serving our church. He enjoys disc golf, tai chi, and a good theology book to pass the time.
Jackie Hiatt
Jackie Hiatt started working at Prince of Peace in April of 2023. She is originally from San Diego, CA, and lived in Portland, OR. Jackie and her husband, Mark-Michael Hiatt, have three beautiful kids - Judee, Lucas, and Payton. Jackie’s family moved to Elk Grove Village, IL, in March 2021. She loves to make music and play with her kids.
Sharon Cohen
Sharon Garvey Cohen became a member of the music ministry at Prince of Peace in August 2019. She is a professional opera singer and a lifetime church musician. She is proficient in playing the piano and violin, and also directs the Chancel Choir and assists Brian Tredup with POPAlive praise band. Sharon is excited to begin the bell choir as Prince of Peace has recently acquired a new set of handbells. Additionally, she teaches violin and piano. During her free time, Sharon likes playing the violin or viola in local community orchestras, walking with her dog, Shadow, in Elk Grove neighborhoods and making quilts.
Brian Tredup
Brian Tredup has been a part of Prince of Peace’s music ministry since 2012. Brian began playing guitar at 13 and graduated from North Central College in 2010 with a music performance degree. Although his collegiate training ties him back to jazz, Brian celebrates and performs all genres of music and enjoys embracing the nuances of each musical style. He performs with rock bands, country bands, wedding bands, jazz ensembles, and pit orchestras for musicals. When not performing, Brian teaches music privately and publicly to students aged 6 to 60. Brian resides in Berwyn with his beautiful partner, Eva Allen, and their two cats, Tico and Novi.
Mike and Connie Wysocki
Mike and Connie have been working with the youth group for over 20 years. They have two grown sons who have participated in all things youth even before they were old enough. Mike has taken the youth group on 15 mission trips, spanning 8 different states. Outside of church, Mike is a substitute teacher and Connie is an Accountant. When not working Mike loves to fish in any season and Connie enjoys puzzles.
