Berry joined PCM as our campus minister in August 2020. A native of Lumberton, North Carolina, he attended the University of North Carolina, graduating in 2003 with degrees in both Economics and Recreation and Leisure Studies. But between freshman dorm move-in and donning a cap and gown, he found a home here at PCM.
After two years of camp and conference ministry and extensive international travel, Berry attended Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond. From there, he has served as an associate pastor at both White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh as well as Black Mountain Presbyterian Church near Montreat. In 2017, Berry and Katie, their daughter Aubry, and son Will embarked on a two-year journey sailing through the Caribbean and the North American Eastern Seaboard, visiting 12 Caribbean countries in their own 43’ sailboat from Grenada to Maine.
Berry loves the outdoors, hiking, camping, biking, gardening, and playing outside with his kids. If you’re hoping to hear more about PCM, email Berry at berry@upcch.org.
Paul (he/him/él) is a recent graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA and has been hired as PCM’s next Pastoral Resident from August 2023 through summer of 2025. Originally from California, he met his wife Maggie when both were at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, UT. At various points in his life, Paul has been a Boy Scout, a soccer referee, a junior high English teacher, a Girl Scout, a brief retiree sunbirding in New Mexico, a camp counselor, an expat, a Hispanic student leader, an actor, and (just recently) a graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary with Masters of Divinity and Masters in Practical Theology.
Jillian (or Jill) is a Princeton Theological Seminary graduate who is currently finishing up her doctoral work in Early Christian theology at Duke University; a music lover, her dissertation centers on songs sung by ancient Christians. For the past six years, she has focused on investing in her Durham church community, Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church. There, she serves as a youth leader and mentor, oversees local ministry partnerships, and works to promote theological education. Outside of church and school, she enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and frequenting local restaurants, especially Alpaca, Guasaca, and Luna’s. While she hails from New Jersey, Jill is a seasoned traveler and has been to many places, including Turkey, Greece, London, Spain, and France. She looks forward to exploring Chapel Hill and Carrboro more thoroughly as she spends time with PCM students.
Scott and his family have been residents of Chapel Hill and active members of University Presbyterian Church since 2003. Scott is a faculty member of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. As an undergraduate at Trinity, Scott was active in his school’s campus ministry and his heart is especially open to God’s work among the UNC students.
Katy works as a student affairs professional specializing in Student Engagement at Kenan-Flagler Business School. Katy is passionate about PCM because of the authentic and holistic community values of inclusion and the role it played in her own spiritual formation.
Colin is a Double Tar Heel earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from UNC’s Kenan Flagler Business School. Colin is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Burlington, where he and his wife Cydney currently live with their two boys Jarrett (3) and Heath (1). He works as a Relationship manager for Franklin Street Partners here in Chapel Hill and has greatly enjoyed his time on the PCM Board since the beginning of 2022. Colin is grateful for the opportunity to serve on the PCM Board.
Sarah Thomson is a proud UNC and PCM alum, class of 2007. Sarah and her partner live in Chapel Hill, where they spend their days chasing around two hilarious, boisterous young boys. They are members of Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church.
Joann Case is a mother of grown sons, one who is active in PCM at NC State. Her and her husband have been married for 26 years and are members at New Hope Presbyterian Church.She is a retired teacher and now works for Edward Jones. The PCM Board is a great way to connect with the students and help them to grow in their spiritual life.
Brian Meacham has been a member at University Presbyterian Church since returning to Chapel Hill in 2019, after living 16 years in Raleigh. Brian is a proud Double Tar Heel (BSBA 2000, JD 2003) who was married at UPC in August 2003 to the former Sarah Brown. Brian and Sarah have two children, Claire and Luke. Brian is a business attorney with Smith Anderson law firm, and currently serves as the Vice President of the UNC Law Alumni Association.
Jimmy is excited to be a part of the UNC PCM board, having joined earlier this year as the representative from Westminster Presbyterian in Durham. He grew up a Carolina fan and graduated from UNC in 1990. He and his wife met at UNC and now live in Durham with their two boys (ages 21 and 16). He works as Vice President of Marketing for Sports Endeavors, LLC in Hillsborough and owns the Carolina store Johnny T-shirt. He looks forward to supporting the mission of UNC PCM and the inclusive, faith-based community that has been created and fostered.
She is a member of the Church of the Reconciliation here in Chapel Hill. When the church’s representative to the PCM Board resigned she offered to serve. She has always enjoyed working with young people and during her 27 years at UNC she saw how organizations such as PCM offered students a home away from home and a place to grow in faith and service. Being on the Board and being part of this faith community is gratifying and important to her and her church.
Lillie is a proud alum of both PCM and UNC. After serving on the PCM leadership team for two years, she graduated as part of the class of 2023. She now works as a biomedical manufacturing engineer, and lives in Cary, NC with her fiance. PCM provided her with a loving faith community throughout her time at Carolina, and she’s excited to continue to serve PCM as a board member.
Lynn Turner is a member of Saint Giles Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, serving as Missions Elder and active in the Presbytery of New Hope Youth Council. She has served on the PCM Chapel Hill board since June 2022 and serves PCM because it is a welcoming community that encourages students to explore, question, challenge, and grow in their faith. Lynn and her husband Greg, live in Durham, have been married for over 30 years and have two adult children, Becca and Robby.
Berry French serves as a non-voting member of the PCM Board. He is a PCM alumnus and is committed to serving UNC students and steering a flagship PC(USA) college ministry. Berry lives in Chapel Hill with his wife, two kids, and wonderful dog.
Brett Bolton is a senior economics and public policy double major from Lumber Bridge, NC. Brett has been involved with PCM since his freshman year. He has previously served on PCM Leadership Team as Music Team Coordinator and Co-Kitchen Coordinator, and is now excited to step into the role of Moderator! PCM has been a second home for him at UNC as he has navigated what faith looks like in college and beyond. It is with this support in mind that he strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment just as he found at PCM when he first walked through those Henderson St. doors.
