Mary Russ is the primary contact for inquiries about annual pledges, contributions and planned giving. She additionally provides administrative support for our resource development operations and ensures that correspondence and recordkeeping are accurately maintained. Mary's role extends to providing support to the Generosity and Endowment Committees, where her organizational skills are invaluable as she assists in managing annual stewardship and planned giving campaigns. Passionate about donor stewardship, Mary is an excellent resource for church members who have questions about pledges and contributions.
Born in south Mississippi, Mary spent some time in south Georgia, then moved to Tennessee and called it home. She loves reading, cooking, summer, hot weather, and going to the Florida panhandle with her husband, adult children, and grandkids. Mary has spent her career in administrative roles, including Executive Assistant at The Gideons International, before joining the staff at First Presbyterian in December 2022.
Mary's office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Contact Mary via email by completing the form below or call 615-298-9537.
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