Our Staff

Russell C. Sullivan, Jr.

Pastor

Russell Sullivan is the Pastor at Pine Street. He joined the staff in 2005. Russell has held pastoral positions in South Carolina, Illinois, and Hartsville, Pennsylvania. He received a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Charleston. Russell has special interests in teaching, adult faith formation, and interfaith and Jewish-Christian dialogue.

“Pine Street is a unique Presbyterian Church in that it celebrates weekly the Lord’s Supper. We encounter Christ in Word and Sacrament, and I do believe that this encounter forms us into the kind of community the world needs, a community that transcends ideology and partisanship to be the people of God for the world God loves.”

Russell can be reached at (717) 238-9304, ext. 101 or rsullivan@pinestreet.org.

Joseph W. Garrison

Minister of Music & Worship

A native Alabamian, Joseph joined the staff in 2019 after serving 12 years as Organist and Choir Master at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, MS. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Jacksonville State University, and pursued graduate study at Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey, where he was a student of Joan Lippincott.  Other notable teachers include Robert Carwithen, James Welch, and Ronald and Ann Surace. Joseph has served in similar positions in Alabama, Mississippi, New Jersey, and North Carolina. In addition to his duties as Minister of Music and Worship, Joseph is the Artistic Director of Music at Pine Street, (MAPS) a professional concert series that hosts national and international artists.

“I’ve often heard that my passion and heart for God shines through my playing and conducting. I consider this a great compliment. Talent, education, and experience are necessary, but a passion for helping congregants worship is what I hope defines my leadership.”

Joseph can be reached at (717) 238-9304, ext. 106 or jgarrison@pinestreet.org 

Anne E. Guenin

Church Administrator

Anne Guenin is the Church Administrator at Pine Street. She joined the staff in 2013. Anne was a stay-at-home mom for many years, and she also practiced corporate law in Boston. Anne graduated from the University of Michigan (Bachelor of Music – Piano Performance) and from Villanova University School of Law (Juris Doctor).

Anne can be reached at (717) 238-9304, ext. 108 or aguenin@pinestreet.org.

Heather M. Sigler

Parish Associate

Heather Sigler came to Pine Street in 2009 following her retirement as Associate for Congregational Service in the Presbytery of Carlisle. She previously served as solo pastor in Sayre PA. Heather’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Grove City College, an Masters in Education from Penn State, and the Masters in Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.  She also studied at the American University of Beirut.

Three adult children call her Mom and seven young ones call her Grandma.

John Karl

Facilities Manager

John Karl is a Facilities Manager at Pine Street where he is responsible for the maintenance of the church and Downtown Daily Bread. He joined the staff in 2018. John has amassed over 26 years of building maintenance experience in a variety of settings, including a rehab hospital and a preforming arts and science center. John is a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and Marine Corps veteran.

John can be reached at (717) 238-9304. ext. 114 or jkarl@pinestreet.org.

Michelle Ortega

Custodian

Michelle Ortega is the Custodian at Pine Street. Michelle was born in Puerto Rico, and she came to the United States at the age of 20. Michelle hopes to own her own business someday!