Meet the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee

Throughout Scripture, we see God calling people into new seasons of service—often with little more than a promise and the assurance of God’s presence. Like Mary who said, “Let it be with me according to your word,” or Samuel who responded, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening,” faithful people have stepped forward with open hearts and willing spirits.

In that same spirit, our Associate Pastor Nominating Committee has begun its work—trusting that God is already preparing someone to walk alongside us. We move forward with hope, knowing that God’s timing is perfect and our paths will meet in grace.

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COCO BUJOLD

Coco Bujold is retired from a career in Information Services. She is an elder and has served as a Deacon and as a Stephen Minister. Coco is a member of the Pastoral Care Coordinating Team and an Honorary Life Member of Presbyterian Women. Over the years, she has been involved in many areas of church service, including most recently as a Vacation Bible School volunteer, with Hands and Hearts, and on the Congregational Life and Hospitality Ministry Team. Coco and her husband, Mark, have two grown daughters and two grandchildren.

KELSI BROOKS

Kelsi is a full time mom of 3 (ages 6,4 and 1) and married to the love of her life, Taylor, who is involved in the church in several capacities. She just finished her term serving as a deacon, and enjoys working in real estate part time with Signature Properties Group. Although she is a native Texan from The Woodlands, she has loved living on SSI for 8 years and considers it "home." When she gets a moment to herself you might find her taking class at Omcore, reading a Nicholas Sparks novel, baking from scratch or pulling weeds from flower beds in the rain. ​

TOM HAUGHNEY

Tom Haughney has a background in business, social services, and community service. He spent over 20 years providing recruitment and retention support through a consulting firm he co-founded, following earlier work in sales, management, and startups. Tom also has experience in mental health counseling, working with individuals and groups through various agencies. He currently works part-time with the Golden Isles Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. A St. Simons Island resident for 10 years, Tom is an active member of St. Simons Presbyterian Church, serving as a deacon and volunteer in multiple ministries, mission trips, and community outreach efforts.

BAIN HEAD

Bain Head is an Executive Vice President and board member of CAC Specialty, a commercial insurance brokerage firm.  Bain has specialized in executive liability insurance for large publicly traded corporations for over 30 years.  She is a lay chaplain at the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Hospital and previously volunteered for more than 10 years at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.  She is on the board of the Glynn County Parkinson's Support Group  and the Bridge Transcends South Region. She is active in the children’s, youth, and adult education ministries at St. Simon’s Presbyterian Church. Bain resides in St. Simons Island with her husband and daughter.

BUDDY HENDRICK

Buddy Hendrick is Managing Partner of the law firm Hendrick, Rascoe, Zitron, & Long, LLC. He currently serves on the session at St. Simons Presbyterian Church and is a regular usher. His wife, Portia, serves on the diaconate and is active in the congregational care ministry. Together, they volunteer at Manna House and support a variety of church ministries. Buddy and Portia have one son, Payne, who lives in Savannah. Committed to both faith and service, Buddy is grateful to be part of a caring and active church community.

LINDSEY HOLLAND

Lindsey Holland is the Head of Human Resources at MAP International, a global Christian nonprofit based in Brunswick, GA. With over 15 years of HR leadership experience, she is passionate about building strong teams, developing leaders, and cultivating caring, high-performing workplace cultures. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Lindsey earned her degree in Political Science from Birmingham-Southern College. She now lives on St. Simons Island with her husband, Drew, and their twin boys, who are active in the SSPres Youth Group. Lindsey brings both professional expertise and a deep love for the church to her new volunteer leadership role.

PAT KENT

Pat Kent has always had a passion for sports - playing high school football and wrestling, college soccer, and later competing in amateur water skiing for 11 years. He became a personal trainer in 2007 and stayed active through sprint triathlons and paddleboard racing until retiring in 2020. Pat began his career as a commercial insurance engineer, later transitioning into sales, which brought him to Brunswick. In 2003, he opened and ran Fox’s Pizza before shifting to personal training. Spiritually, Pat was raised Catholic and later found a meaningful connection to the Presbyterian Church through his wife, Ella, and her family.

DOUG TINGLE

Doug Tingle is a graduate of Georgia Tech (BS) and Woodrow Wilson College of Law (JD), and a member of the Georgia Bar. He spent his career in the textile industry, serving in executive and legal roles at Dundee Mills and Springs Industries before co-founding 1888 Mills, a global textile manufacturer. At St. Simons Presbyterian, Doug has served as an elder and on the Mission & Outreach and Finance councils. He’s active with Manna House, the Salvation Army, and the APNC. Doug also serves on the Board of MorningStar, a foster home for boys. He’s run the Boston and New York Marathons, played in a rock band, and enjoys slow jogging (“slogging”). Doug and his wife Emelie have three sons and three grandchildren.

WILL TSAI

Will Tsai is a dedicated servant of God and a physician at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. He has previously served as an elder at St. Simons Presbyterian Church, focusing on Missions and Outreach, where he helped support local and global efforts to share Christ’s love through service. Will is passionate about both healing and ministry, seeing his work as a calling to care for others in body and spirit. He and his wife, Melissa, are proud parents to Ethan and Eliana. Whether at the hospital, in the community, or at home, Will strives to reflect God’s compassion and grace in all he does.