Staff

Joe Burkhardt

Joe Burkhardt

Lead Pastor

Joe has been the pastor at Wedgewood United Methodist Church since July 2014. He is married to his wife, Jeanette, and has seven children. Joe recently earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Ashland University.

Ja'Alycia Richmond

Ja'Alycia Richmond

Associate Pastor

Ja’Alycia will be joining Wedgewood UMC and First UMC of Akron as the associate pastor beginning in July 2023. She is joined by her husband Randale and their three children.

Cathy Tisch

Cathy Tisch

Secretary

Cathy became our Secretary in June 2017.

Danielle Witwer

Danielle Witwer

Adult Choir Director

Danielle is the Director of Music for Wedgewood UMC, as well as the Adult Choir Director. She and her two daughters are long time members of Wedgewood.

Sidney Raabe

Sidney Raabe

Organist

Steve Varga

Steve Varga

Praise Band Leader

Kristin Burkey

Kristin Burkey

Custodial Staff