Tanner Babb
Dr. Tanner Babb teaches in the undergraduate department of psychology and serves as the Associate Academic Dean at Huntington University. Prior to teaching he worked for the Bowen Center in Huntington, Ind. for three years as a child and adolescent case manager and as a marriage and family therapist. Tanner earned his B.A. degree in psychology from Huntington University and his M.S. degree in Education with a focus in marriage and family therapy at Indiana University. He earned his Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision at the University of Toledo. He is also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate. Babb resides in Huntington with his wife Julie and his two boys Toby and Asa. He is a big fan of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis and enjoys integrating content from these two authors into his classes. He has been attending College Park for over thirty years. He has experience in teaching scripture and hopes to use his skills and knowledge to invest in the spiritual growth of others in the congregation. He also has accumulated experience in administration as an Associate Dean at Huntington University and hopes to use those skills in planning and organization to help steer the church toward the successful completion of ministry goals. He has a heart for encouraging people and a hope that all may experience the joy that comes from being rooted in a relationship with Christ. Email Tanner at tannerb@cpubchurch.com
Jason Boothman
My name is Jason Boothman – husband to an amazing woman (Melissa) and father to three wonderful children (Keira, Kanaan, and Korrah). Originally hailing from southern Michigan, I completed my Graphic Design degree from Huntington College in 2003 and have lived here ever since. When asked what I do I often just tell people “I work with computers”, but my official title is Web Developer/Programmer/Analyst at Huntington University. In my free time I enjoy saving the world from imaginary threats (playing video games), learning of others’ heroic exploits (reading books), throwing plastic at baskets (disc golf), and crafting delicious comestibles (cooking). My family and I began attending College Park Church about 3 years ago and instantly felt at home. We have no doubt that you will too. Email Jason at jasonb@cpubchurch.com
Dwight Brautigam
Natalie and I joined College Park Church in the fall of 1998 after having attended Good Shepherd UB Church since moving to Huntington in 1987. I grew up on a small farm in southwestern New York State. I got my BA in history in 1979 from Houghton College, my MA in history from the University of Kentucky in 1982, and my PhD in history from the University of Rochester in 1987, the same year I became a member of the faculty at Huntington College, where I’ve been on the faculty now for 35 years. We have two grown daughters, Katie and Bethany. Katie and her husband Ryan live in Connecticut and are the parents of our three grandchildren, and Bethany calls Chicago home. I love to read, exercise, and play golf. Email Dwight at dwightb@cpubchurch.com
Bil Easley
Bil Easley attended Huntington College. On a snowy day in January of 1982, he flipped on the TV and heard an announcement that staying home from church was recommended. Bil laced up his boots and hiked to College Park. He has been attending ever since that day. He is married to Vana Sue. They have three grown sons. Bil has worked with the youth, children’s, and men’s ministries. He also sings with the choir. His passion is to work with people to discover every day what it means to be an image bearer of Christ and to worship Him. He is the manager of autism services with the Bowen Center. He teaches classes for the Crisis Prevention Institute and is a holistic nutritionist. When not working he can usually be found in the barn, the garden, or the woods. Email Bil at bile@cpubchurch.com
Gary Mast
I grew up in a Christian home and attended the Sunfield U.B. Church in Michigan, where I accepted Christ at the age of 10. My wife Cindy and I have been married for 47 years and have attended College Park Church since we were students at Huntington College. We have two children: Kelly (Tim) Bordeaux, and Casey (Kit) Mast, who have blessed us with 5 grandchildren.
I received a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Huntington College in 1975 and M.A. from Ball State in 1978. In 2014, I retired after 39 years working in public schools where I served as teacher, coach, guidance counselor and principal. Since 2017 I have been an assistant baseball coach at Huntington North High School.
I enjoy playing golf, and watching our grandchildren participate in sports and music. My wife and I love to travel when we get the chance.Currently I am a Stephen Ministry leader, member of a small group and attend the Discoverers Sunday School class. From 2003 to 2017 I served as one of the Co-Directors for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. Email Gary at garym@cpubchurch.com
Luke McConnell (Board Chair)
Hi, my name is Luke McConnell. I am originally from Grand Rapids Michigan where I attended a United Brethren Church. I started attending College Park in 2012 when I began attending Huntington University. I graduated from Huntington University with my undergrad in Christian Ministries and Masters in Business Administration. My wife Lydia and I got married in the summer of 2016 and have 2 children Lincoln and Lainey!
I currently work as a Product Owner for a custom software company. When I am not working or serving at the church, I enjoy spending time with my family, working on home improvement projects, reading, and participating in a variety of outdoor activities. Email Luke at lukem@cpubchurch.com
Jean Michelson
Jean Michelson became a Christian in 2nd grade understanding Jesus’ love for her. Decades later, she still knows Jesus’ love for her and takes joy as He still teaches her new things. A formative influence in her life has been the daily devotional God Hunt developed by David and Karen Mains, which leads her to evaluate each day by looking for how God has been active in her life. Jean’s testimony is that she has learned to expect to see God at work each day, and so her walk with Him has been strengthened.
Jean’s connection with College Park goes back to 1974 when she and her husband, Paul, moved to Huntington, becoming members the next year. Over the years, Jean has been involved in a number of ministries: women’s Bible studies, various roles in children’s ministry, a college group leader, small group Bible study leader, prayer team member, and the New Covenant Sunday morning class coordinator and teacher, as well as serving on various College Park committees.
In addition, Jean was a hospital chaplain for several years at Huntington Memorial Hospital and Parkview Huntington. Jean has been active in Huntington Habitat for Humanity and as a La Leche League leader. Jean frequently speaks to women’s groups in the USA and Romania. Jean also has a deep commitment to, and love for the ministries of prayer and worship.
Email Jean at jeanm@cpubchurch.com
Raymie Porter
Raymie Porter started coming to College Park in 2015, the same year he began as Director of Agricultural Studies at Huntington University. He grew up on a farm near Spearman, Texas, earned a BS in Biology from Wheaton College and a PhD in Plant Breeding from Cornell University, and more recently received a MS in Science and Religion from Biola University. For 26 years prior to moving to Huntington, he worked as a plant breeder at a University of Minnesota experiment station in Grand Rapids, MN, developing and releasing improved varieties of cultivated wildrice. He and his wife Natalie have two grown sons, Isaiah and Josh, who live in Minnesota and Atlanta. Raymie plays basketball and guitar. He is a board member for SEED Ministries in Haiti, which operates a Christian agricultural college. And he is a member of the Apologetics Community for Reasons to Believe. Email Raymie at raymiep@cpubchurch.com
Cindy Vezeau
We moved from Florida and joined CP in 1995 when my husband Roger joined the staff. I grew up in Caro Michigan .I attended Huntington College in the early 80’s and received a degree in Business Administration and associate degree in Computer Science. My career has included positions in data management and finance/bookkeeping. I am currently employed at NACCAP as data management coordinator. I am married to Roger. Our daughter Cara is living in California. Our son Mitch is married to Renee with two granddaughters who live in Thailand. We have a foster daughter Sabrina who is married to Mark and has six children lives in Missouri. Roger and I enjoy hiking and being outdoors in nature. I also enjoy quilting, scrapbooking and traveling (mostly to see family). Email Cindy at cindyv@cpubchurch.com