Staff
Jeffrey Doane, Pastor
Jeff Doane has been the pastor of Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church since 1984.
He has been concerned with social justice, congregational redevelopment, adult education, outreach to and the full inclusion of LGBTQ believers, local ecumenical-relations and hospitality to neighbors who are homeless.
He recently led the congregation in a capital campaign and a two million-dollar renovation of the 120 year-old building, in partnership with the Lincoln Park Community Shelter.
Before his ministry at LPPC, Jeff was a consultant for the Presbyterian Church in fund raising and mission interpretation, a pastor in Oak Park and an assistant pastor in Arlington Heights.
Jeff studied at Cornell University (A.B. 1970) and The Divinity School of the University of Chicago (A.M. 1977, D. Mn. 1979).
He is married to Gretchen Van Natta and the father of three grown daughters. He also enjoys cooking and reading and relaxes by walking and sailing.
Amy Carlozo, Associate Pastor
Amy started at Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church as the Associate Pastor in November of 2007. As the new staff member her main areas of responsibility include new members care and outreach, younger adult ministry and communications.
Prior to coming to LPPC Amy was a hospital chaplain at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood for seven years and fresh out of seminary she worked at DePaul University as a campus minister. Amy in a sense has returned home to LPPC having been the seminary intern (1995).
Amy studied at DePaul University (B.S. in nursing 1992) and at McCormick Theological Seminary (M.Div. 1998).
Amy is married to Lou Carlozo and has two school aged children keeping her very busy.
Marty Knorre, Parish Associate
Trina Portillo, Parish Associate
James Stevens, Organist & Choir Director
James Stevens retired from his position as Chairman of Fine Arts at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School in June, 2003 after teaching music there for 28 years. Currently he teaches part-time at DePaul University, and works for Vernon Hills High School as a consultant. He was named teacher of the year by the American String Teacher's Association in 1996 and Music Teacher of the Year by the Illinois High School Association in 1999. James studied organ with John Ferguson, now a professor at St. Olaf College.
Alex Honzen, Lead VocalistLeticia Martin, Administrative Coordinator
Letica started at Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church in November of 2007.
Fernando Carbajal, Property Maintenance
Fernando started at Lincoln Park in November of 2007.
Yvone Sinclair, Sunday Morning Childcare Provider
Yvonne has worked with our infant and toddlers since 1998.
