STAFF

PASTOR

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Joe Albright, the Pastor of Geneva Presbyterian Church. Together, my wife Robbie and I have five daughters, Celia, Marley, Cori, Emily, and Noelle. We all love spending time on the ocean and I especially enjoy surfing and fishing. It also gives me great joy to lead this family of faith, and to belong to a community that serves and loves unconditionally. I am a graduate of Flagler College and Columbia Theological Seminary. Before entering the ministry, I taught high school Spanish in Cape Hatteras North Carolina and Lawrence Tavern, Jamaica. I have served churches in Sarasota and Jacksonville, Florida and also currently write daily devotionals for the Dial Hope Foundation (www.dialhope.org).

PARISH ASSOCIATE

Rev. Dr. John E. White is a retired Presbyterian Minister. He was Ordained on October 11, 1981, in the Pittsburgh Presbytery and earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 2009. Has also served at Princeton Theological Seminary and Columbia Theological Seminary as Vice President and Dean of Student Life as well as having served as Pastor of several congregations and in other service in the larger church.

Rev. White stated, “I have enjoyed the privilege of serving as the pastor of several congregations and as a senior administrator at three of our presbyterian-related theological seminaries. However, the highlight of my experiences in the PCUSA was when I met my wife, Alicia, when we were both serving as commissioners at the General Assembly that was held in Denver, CO in 2003. I retired from the work as the Dean of Student Life and VP of Student Relations at the end of December 2021. Throughout this entire time in ministry, I have sought to be actively involved in both presbytery and in local congregations.”

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & MEDIA

Megan Rodriguez was born in Maryland, where she earned her Associate of Arts degree in Music. She then spent three years as a student missionary on the island of Saipan, where she taught Kindergarten and Music. After graduating from Southern Adventist University in Tennessee with her Bachelor degree in Music, Megan moved to Michigan and earned her Masters in Music: Choral Conducting and Voice Performance from Andrews University. During these years, she taught music in elementary and high schools. She moved to Jacksonville in November 2021, and she absolutely loves working here at Geneva!

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES

Dru Tyree was born in California and moved to Florida in 2022. Her Husband being on active duty in the Navy brought them to Florida. Along with Dru and her Husband Delvin, a big family of 8 came. 4 kids, Zora, Isaiah, Teo, and Tobias—Dru's Parents Merri and Richard Scott, and 2 Standard Poodles Lady and Duke. She has a passion for ministry and people! God has given her so many experiences, from community centers to prisons and churches. Her education in Recreation Therapy from San Jose State University and continued education in seminary at Bethel University has created a very dynamic approach to working in ministry. She is excited to grow, learn, and do life with the community at Geneva Presbyterian Church.

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR

Barry grew up in Jacksonville and graduated from Terry Parker High School. He attended Florida State University on a swimming scholarship, and it was there he met his wife Lisa, who was also a swimmer at FSU. Lisa is a Pre-K4 teacher at San Juan Del Rio Catholic School and has been for about 10 years. Together they have two grown sons who live in St Johns County, and five grandchildren, ages eight down to three years old. After college Barry joined the US Air Force and spent almost seven years as a Navigator on E-3 surveillance aircraft. He holds an MBA from OU and comes to us with years of financial experience.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Patty has been secretary for Geneva for twelve years and a church secretary for over 32 years. She and her husband, Gregg, (both Florida natives!) moved to Saint Johns in 2010.

Gregg and Patty have two children and two granddaughters. When not working they love to travel, explore new locations, go to concerts and shows and especially spending time with our families. Patty loves the Lord and has been involved with the women of the church, helping out with Vacation Bible School and Wednesday night fellowship dinners.