The Reverend Susan Balfour
Pastor
Ashton Hicks
Church Administrator
Ashton started as the Church Administrator in March of 2024. He comes from a rich church background and holds a bachelors degree in Business Administration from King University in Bristol, Tennessee. Prior to joining the staff at FCPC, Ashton recruited administrative talent in the staffing industry, managed retail sales, and has served as a church secretary. Ashton is a member of St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church and plays clarinet in the Oak Ridge Community Band. He is married to his husband, The Rev. William Simerly, an Episcopal Priest. They live in West Knoxville with their two cats, Ms. Kitty and Charlie.
Bob Eubanks
Choir Director
Adult Choir Director, Bob Eubanks, is a graduate of the University of Tennessee. He has been at Fountain City Presbyterian Church since 2003! Bob previously served at eight other local churches, both as director and interim director, on the Knoxville Board of Education, and on the board of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., Inc (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Singing in America Incorporated.) Bob has worked in the past as a vocal coach and music consultant at dinner theaters and is currently IT Director at two hotels and a convention center in Pigeon Forge. Bob’s wife of many years, Pam, is also a member of the church choir.
George Hill
Organist
George Hill is a Knoxville native (and Carter High School grad) and has played the organ since he was 14 years old. While we see George playing beautiful music that lifts our worship each week, George actually has a background in computer science (Bachelors from ETSU and Masters from UT) and worked for 30 years at ORNL.
George plays at memorial services and special services and spends many hours practicing playing the organ for our church.
