Staff

Dixie Chappell, Children and Family Ministries Coordinator 
Dixie Chappell joined our staff in June of 2016.  Dixie is originally from Somerset, Pa.  She and her husband Eric moved to Mechanicsville in 2001.  They have four children.  Dixie has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology.  Her journey at Shady Grove began with Kitty’s Kids, where all of her children have attended.  She has been involved in several areas of the church over the years including Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, and the youth program. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, hiking, kayaking, and gardening. Email Dixie at dixiechappell@shadygroveumc.org.

Bryan conducts the adult and youth choirs, administrates a multifaceted music ministry, and produces an annual concert series. His musical leadership has included church music ministries of all sizes, volunteer choral and orchestral ensembles, and music in higher education. At home on both sides of the podium, Bryan has sung with the Omaha Symphony, Lincoln Symphony, the Berkshire Choral Festival, Omaha Chamber Singers, Clarion Chamber Choral, and other festival and semi-professional choral organizations.   He has attended conducting workshops with internationally renowned conductors Anne Howard Jones, Andre Thomas, Rodney Eichenberger, Dennis Keene, Paul Salamunovich, and Edward Polochick. Also, Bryan has participated in specialized small ensemble workshops with the Kings Singers, Chanticleer, and Western Wind. Additionally, Bryan is an active composer with works published by Hinshaw Music and Morningstar Music Publishers.  Bryan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Nebraska Wesleyan University, and a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. He maintains active memberships with the American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.  Most importantly, Bryan is husband to Nichole, and father to Morgan and Elliott. In his spare time, he prefers to read, improve his chess game, visit local historic sites and restaurants, and follows Nebraska football religiously. Email Bryan at bryan@shadygroveumc.org.

 Vicky Traylor, Business Manager vicky@shadygroveumc.org

Keri Marston, Communication Coordinator
Keri manages the internal and external communication efforts of Shady Grove, this includes the web site, the church's social media strategy, contemporary worship presentations, print communication, advertising, and other communication needs.  Keri holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from James Madison University. She is also President of the Virginia United Methodist Conference Board of Communications.  Her leadership experience within church communication has included small, medium, &  large membership churches, district level communication, as well as Conference-wide communication efforts. Keri was baptized at Shady Grove as a small child and returning to the church she loves has been a true homecoming.  Keri and her husband Chris have been members since 2010 and have two daughters.  Email Keri at kerimarston@shadygroveumc.org.