Meet Our Staff
C. Dick Reese, Senior Pastor
C. Dick Reese joined the Isle of Hope UMC Staff as Senior Pastor in 2003 after serving as Senior Pastor to the Dublin First United Methodist Church in Dublin, Georgia. Born in Columbus, Georgia, he has served in the South Georgia Conference for more than 43 years in various ministerial positions including Senior Pastor to many churches and District Superintendent for the Waycross District. A graduate of LaGrange College and Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Dick holds a Master’s of Divinity degree and is an Ordained Elder of the United Methodist Church. He and his wife June have two children and five grandchildren. In his spare time, he and June enjoy traveling and visiting their grandchildren.
Frank Parr, Associate Pastor
Frank Parr joined the Isle of Hope UMC Staff as the Associate Pastor in 1994. Frank grew up in Savannah and graduated from Jenkins High School. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Andrews Presbyterian College, a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur. Frank is a full Ordained Elder within the South Georgia Annual Conference and has served in several churches across the Conference. Returning to Savannah has been a great experience for him and his wife, Beth. They both have a son, Russell, and a daughter and son-in-law, Johanna and Robert Creel. Some of Frank’s hobbies include puppetry, fishing, photography, and kayaking.
Meg B. Procopio, Minister of Christian Education
Meg Procopio serves as the Minister of Christian Education and oversees all education and spiritual growth opportunities here at Isle of Hope UMC. Born in Eufaula, Alabama, Meg received her Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education from LaGrange College and completed her seminary work at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, Emory University’s Candler School of Theology and United Theological Seminary. Meg was certified in Christian Education by the United Methodist Church in 1994 and ordained a Full Deacon in 1997. Before joining the Isle of Hope UMC Staff in 1996, Meg served as Director of Youth & Programs at Valdosta First UMC in Valdosta, Georgia and as the First Steps Coordinator at the South Georgia Medical Center. She currently serves as a Board member on the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women in the United Methodist Church.
Kevin Vogelsang, Director of Music
Kevin Vogelsang joined the Isle of Hope UMC Staff in 1995, after serving seven years on the faculty of Savannah’s Armstrong Atlantic State University as Associate Professor of Music, teaching piano and music theory. He held previous positions at Northern Kentucky University and at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. From 1981 to 1985, Kevin was Staff Accompanist at the Bay View Summer Music Festival in northern Michigan. He holds Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
Nancy Vogelsang, Assistant Music Director
Nancy Vogelsang has been a church music director and pianist/organist since her youth in Indiana. She has served many different churches, most recently Grace United Methodist Church in Savannah. With Kevin, Nancy also held positions at Kenyon College and at the Bay View Summer Music Festival, and continues to maintain an active private piano studio. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from DePauw University in Indiana, and a Master of Accompanying degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Nancy joined the Isle of Hope UMC Staff as the Assistant Music Director in 1996.
Lindsay Bradley, Anchor Worship Leader
Lindsay Bradley joined the Isle of Hope UMC Staff as The Anchor Worship Leader in 2009. A graduate of Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia, Lindsay was actively involved in the college and community. As Reinhardt’s first Sacred Music graduate, she is excited to work with the other staff to further develop our new worship service, The Anchor, a non-traditional worship experience that offers a cutting-edge, relaxed setting in which to worship the Lord.
Julie Vann, Director of Missions & Outreach
Julie Vann joined the Isle of Hope UMC Staff as the Director of Missions-Outreach Ministries in 2000 after serving as the Chairman of the Missions-Outreach Committee for 3 years. Julie received an Associate Degree in Nursing in 1977 from Armstrong State College. She worked as a pediatric/pediatric ICU nurse and public health nurse for several years prior to starting her family. Julie and her husband Scott have two daughters and a son-in-law. Julie presently serves on the Mission on the Move Board, Connectional Ministries Outreach Committee, the Open Hands Partnership Committee, the South Georgia United Methodist Mercy and Justice Ministries, Inc. and the Savannah District Transportable Housing Committee. She has also served on the Second Servings Board and the Authority for the Homeless Board.
Kim Kraft, Director of Nursery Ministry
Savannah born and raised, Kim Kraft joined the Isle of Hope UMC Staff in 1997. As the Director of Nursery Ministries, Kim’s true passion lies in nurturing all of God’s children. Before joining our staff, she was a paraprofessional at Windsor Forest where she helped foster learning in young minds. With her nurturing spirit and warm smile, Kim is able to comfort even the fussiest of babies. Kim and her husband, Hal, have two children, Kyle and Emily.
Jocelyn Chiu, Youth Director
Mackay Lee, Youth Director
