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Jill Barnes

Jill Barnes is our Director of Communications. She publicizes all the happenings of Peachtree Road through printed and digital means. Jill loves the ongoing opportunity to learn new skills through her position and is grateful for her mentors. Originally from North Carolina, she never tires of visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway and her hometown, Winston-Salem. When she is not clocking hours at the church, you can find her spending time with her husband Jack, organizing anything, and walking. Hiking the Lake District in England is on her to-do list.

Bob Brinson

Diane Scanlan

Diane Scanlan is the Program Assistant for several of our ministries. She supports the many community outreach programs the church provides – including the Homeless Ministry. Originally from the Boston area, she gained her Associate’s Degree in Hotel Management and a job in that field brought her to the Atlanta area. She credits that degree with helping her work with many different kinds of people. Diane enjoys time with her friends, watching live music, binge-watching, and reading murder mysteries. Bucket list items include learning Spanish, learning to play the piano, and cruising the Greek Islands.

Beth Spencer

Beth Spencer is our Director of Volunteer Service and Local Outreach. She helps connect our members to meaningful opportunities within our church walls and out in the Atlanta Community. She oversees large church-wide events such as Christmas Kindness and the Season of Service and is passionate about the underserved. She maintains close relationships with the 22 partner agencies the church supports. Beth grew up at Peachtree Road, and graduated from Pace Academy and Hollins University. When not serving the church and the community, Beth enjoys watching sports with her husband and sons, reading historical fiction, gardening, and being outside. Her dream is to spend time in Great Britain exploring the Cotswolds, Cornwall, the Scottish Highlands, and visiting Normandy France.

Kathy Fletcher

Alba Mladenoff

Alba Mladenoff is our receptionist. She manages the reception area of the church which includes, assisting with the Outreach program, compiling the prayer list, and helping members and all visitors in any capacity to ensure their requests can be met. Alba loves her role as church ambassador engaging with everyone who stops by. Throughout the day, you are sure to hear laughter and good conversation taking place at the front desk, she is grateful for the friendships she has made throughout the years at PRUMC. Being a New Orleanian, it is no wonder she loves to cook and host family and friends in both New Orleans and Atlanta. She says nothing can compare to a good ole crawfish boil with all the but the kitchen sink thrown in (well, maybe just the faucet handles!) Alba’s father traveled the world and she dreamed of traveling with him. She will visit the places he talked about and experience his memories first-hand!

Julie Harrison

Julie Harrison is our Director of Human Resources. She is a true HR Generalist overseeing everything from benefits and compensation to staffing and performance management. Julie loves the variety of her work – every day is a new opportunity to learn and grow. Originally from Knoxville, she attended the University of Tennessee and is a VOLS fan! Outside of work, you can find Julie running around town transporting her children to Taekwondo, drama classes, and swimming lessons. Traveling to Iceland to see the Northern Lights and to Africa for a Safari are on her to-do list.

Cecelia O’Flinn

Roger Laney

Roger Laney came to work at PRUMC in the fall of 2018 as our Controller and is responsible for managing and overseeing all financial operations of the church and preschool. Roger attended Florida State University (Go Noles!) and graduated with a degree in accounting. He has over 35 years experience working in both public and private accounting sectors and has specialized in nonprofit accounting for over 15 years of his career. Originally from a small town in the panhandle of Florida (Chipley), he loves the outdoors and playing and watching sports. When not working at the church, you will find Roger spending time with his family in Dawsonville, hiking, fishing, golfing and enjoying the beautiful N Ga mountains. A trip to Hawaii and Japan are both on his bucket list.

Rev. Geoff Beakley

Geoff Beakley is our Associate Minister who leads our men’s ministries and Scouting programs. He loves working with the men of PRUMC and discussing the scriptures with them in small groups. Geoff is from Atlanta, Georgia, attended Henderson High School in Dekalb County, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from GA Tech in 1994. Geoff had a 21-year career in sales and operations management in the energy conservation industry. The last eight years of his career were with Siemens, where he was a global director. As a member of PRUMC, Geoff experienced the call to ministry. In 2018, Geoff earned a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. Geoff currently has a dual appointment with the United Methodist Church as an associate minister at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church and as the Senior Campus Minister of the Wesley Foundation at Georgia Tech. Geoff is married to his wife, Leigh, and they have two four-legged kids – two Labradoodles – named Noah and Fin. Outside of work, you can find Geoff fishing, golfing, or working in the yard.