Staff
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
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
Secretary
Cathy became our Secretary in June 2017.
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
Organist
Steve Varga
Praise Band Leader
Kristin Burkey
Custodial Staff