Our Staff

Tim Hansen
Senior Pastor
Tim comes to St. Stephen’s with 21 years of parish ministry experience.  This has not deterred his excitement of new things.  He loves to help people consider the opportunities for ministry every day.  While writing, recording and playing music are certainly hobbies, Tim likes to stay active on the basketball court or on the golf course.  Tim is married to Lisa, a Registered Dietitian, and they have three children, Kai, Karin and Anders. Click here to email Pr. Hansen

Rebecca Redmann
Director of Music
Rebecca, a member of St. Stephen's since 2006, became the director of the Sanctuary Choir in 2007, and the Director of Music in 2011. She plays an active role in the musical life of St. Stephen's by conducting a variety of instrumental ensembles, filling in on the piano (and occasionally organ), and regularly acting as a cantor for worship. In addition, Rebecca operates a small vocal studio, teaching voice lessons and offering sessions in vocal coaching.  She is the founding member of Fagiano Trio (www.fagianotrio.com), a group which includes fellow St. Stephen's musician, Kristen Davies.  Rebecca earned bachelor's and master's degrees in vocal performance, and is currently a candidate for the PhD in Historical Musicology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Click here to email Rebecca Redmann.

Alex Whitaker
Organist/Accompanist
Alex is from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and has been the organist at St. Stephen’s since August 2011. Alex has earned a bachelor’s degree in organ performance from Oberlin College and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in organ performance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For the organ voluntaries on Sunday mornings, Alex tries to play a variety of music from the organ’s extensive history both hymn based and from the concert literature to show off the wonderful organ at St. Stephen’s. Click here to email Alex Whitaker

Jenni Lippit
Church Secretary
Jenni lives in Monona with her boyfriend Austin and her “spoiled rotten” lab mix, Jade.  When not in the office, she likes to spend time outdoors with family and friends, and she especially likes to go shopping.  She attended Monona Grove High School and received her degree from MATC in 2006.  Jenni came to St. Stephen’s after spending time working as a loan counselor at Great Lakes Higher Education, as well as an office associate for the State and University.  Click here to email the church office 

Nick Utphall
Associate Pastor
Nick has been at St. Stephen's since September of 2004 and continues to find it a caring, grace-filled, and dedicated people, with plenty of fair trade organic coffee! He loves a good laugh in worship, but is serious about how God works through the liturgy to transform our lives. With a commitment to environmental and justice issues, you may find him in his garden or commuting on his bike. His wife, Acacia Latka, is sure to keep him up to his ears in good books and movies from her library. Click here to email Pr. Utphall

Edward Johnson
Senior Visitation Ministries
Edward came on board at St. Stephen’s in January, 2010. He is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, recognized for 50 years of service at the Wisconsin Annual Conference. Upon retiring, he and his wife, Lorraine, moved to Madison. Their interests center around art, antiques, travel, sewing, entertaining and enjoying nature at their cabin. They have two sons, both married, Kenton living in Auckland, New Zealand, and Erik living in Bellevue, WA; and one grandson in Auckland, New Zealand. Edward is grateful for the opportunity to be in ministry at St. Stephen’s, which he finds to be most receptive and hospitable. Since both of our denominations are now in full communion, St. Stephen’s is not only “talking the talk” but “walking the walk.” Click here to email Edward Johnson

Karl Cinlar
Custodian
Karl grew up in the Chicago area and came to Madison to go to school.  In addition to his work at St. Stephen's, Karl volunteers at Community Connections Free Medical Clinic in Dodgeville and is a member of the Friends group at Governor Dodge State Park.  Karl enjoys many hobbies, among them are photography and music. Click here to email Karl Cinlar


Church Staff
Rev. Tim Hansen, Senior Pastor                                  Tim@ststlc.net
Rev. Nick Utphall, Associate Pastor                              Nick@ststlc.net
Rev. Edward Johnson,                                                 Edward@ststlc.net
Rebecca Redmann, Adult Choir Director                        Music@ststlc.net
Jenni Lippitt, Church Secretary                                    Office@ststlc.net
Karl Cinlar, Custodian                                                  Karl@ststlc.net
Alex Whitaker, Organist/Accompanist                          Alex@ststlc.net
Dick Benzine, Food Pantry Administrative Secretary      StStPantry@netscape.net
Jennifer Boll, Nursery Coordinator

Ministry Board
Randy Romanski, President             Patti Ethridge
Teri O'Connor, Vice President           Les    Mahaffay
Julie Buss, Secretary                        Becky McConnell 
Lisa Gasser, Treasurer                      Glen Schubert