Leadership
Fred Cummins
Music Director
Fred has been Foothills’ Music Director since 2001 and organist since 1983. He accompanies the Golden Gate Men’s Chorus and has sung in the San Francisco Choral Artists and San Francisco Bach Choir. He was the first professional director of the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View. Fred holds a Masters in music education and a Bachelors in music from Stanford University.
Kristin Burns
Communications Director
Kristin works closely with the minister, lay leadership, and members of the congregation, managing all of Foothills’ communication, social media and our website. Kristin grew up within the Foothills church community, and is a classically-trained pianist who occasionally accompanies our adult choir and substitutes for our organist.
Marquise Usher
Handbell Choir Director
Marquise, who became Foothills' Handbell Choir Director in November 2025, has directed the handbell choir at First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael since 2016. He is Board President of the Sonos Handbell Ensemble, Bay Area Regional Coordinator of the Handbell Musicians of America Region 12 board, Assistant Director of the Velocity Handbell Ensemble and has been a clinician, performer and attendee at many national and international handbell conferences.
Nathalie Mondésir
Church Administrator & Bookkeeper
Nathalie joined Foothills' staff in 2022, bringing a wealth of diverse experience. Originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she has worked as a radio and TV presenter, business owner, and politician. With a background in Marketing Management, Leadership, and Business Administration, she combines strong organizational skills with a natural ability to connect with people. Nathalie has also made a meaningful impact serving the autistic community at Berryessa as a California Certified Registered Behavior Technician, reflecting her compassionate, people-centered approach to work and life.
Lisa Teske
Moderator
Lisa has been a member of Foothills since 1999. With a career as a software engineering program manager, she has expertise in leading and coordinating cross-functional teams to plan, track, and deliver projects on schedule and within budget. Lisa brings valuable strengths to Foothills, including clear communication, collaboration, team building, and fostering high morale while guiding teams to success. Beyond her professional skills, Lisa has a passion for playing the Celtic harp and enjoys hiking in the Bay Area's open space preserves.
Jo Pomeroy
Vice Moderator
Jo has been a member of Foothills since 1988 when her children were baptized at the church. Over the years she has volunteered in many capacities both at Foothills and the wider church community. She is a past Vice Moderator and Moderator. Jo is both organized and creative. She has a passion for creating beauty in the sanctuary and hatching plans for social activities. Her leisure time is often spent in activities with her adult children and grandchildren. She is delighted that they live nearby and she can be a part of their lives.
