Nancy Bryan-Ellison
Director of Communications
972-423-4506 ext. 108
Nancy Bryan-Ellison is the Director of Communications of FUMC Plano. She has a communications degree with SFA University and has experience in writing, graphic design and digital imaging. She worked with Mason & Moon Advertising, Fossil, and has spent the last 17 years in ministry. She attends church at North Cities UPC in Garland with her husband Hunter, and they live in Allen with their two dogs, Shadow and Squid.
Nina Davis
Director of Business Administration
972-423-4506 ext. 106
Nina Davis is the Director of Business Administration at FUMC Plano. Nina is from Fort Worth and attended Texas Christian University earning a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting. After college graduation she worked in the financial services industry, but soon found a niche serving in Church Administration primarily in Methodist churches. She and her husband Tim, have two adult children – Lacy and Layne. Lacy is married to Aaron, and they have a son Quinton. Quinton is the first grandchild born in 2020. Nina acknowledges a slight bias but considers “Q” the cutest kid on the planet! Nina enjoys cooking, sewing, and crafting. On her bucket list of travels is a cooking tour of Italy.
Brenda Dean
Accounting Assistant
From the moment Brenda Dean walked into the church one Sunday morning several years ago, she knew I had found a new church home. She started out volunteering as a church greeter and at the front office desk. but it was Brenda’s career in office and accounting work that led her to her position as Financial Assistant at FUMC Plano. Brenda said, “Using my skills and my enjoyment working with numbers at such a wonderful location and with great people has been a blessing.”
Julia Dolberry
Membership Database
Julia Dolberry is an Administrative Associate with FUMC Plano. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a degree in Organizational Behavior, Julia spent several years working in Human Resources for First USA/Bank One and Volvo Finance. More recently, she has worked a sales position in the credit card industry and served on multiple PTA and Booster Club boards. Julia has been a member of FUMC Plano since 2004, and co-directed Arts and Music Camp for many years. She and her husband Les live in Lucas with their three daughters, Katie, Lauren and Caroline. In her free time, she enjoys walks with their Aussiedoodle, Cooper and cheering for the Lovejoy Leopards and the Oklahoma Sooners!
Doug Gray
Facilities Manager
As our Facilities Manager Doug Gray oversees our building and grounds. A recent graduate from Stephen F. Austin State University in Business Management, Doug has experience in construction and project management. Doug enjoys all kinds of outdoor activities and also enjoys perfecting his expertise in outdoor grilling and smoking.
Lori Kimbrell
Accounting Manager
972-423-4506 ext. 122
Lori Kimbrell has been our Accounting Manager for just over 17 years. With a finance degree from the University of Florida and accounting hours from the University of Texas Dallas, this CPA is a valuable asset to the FUMC Plano staff!
Liliana Peña
Administrative Assistant
972-423-4506 ext. 100
Liliana Peña is our Administrative Assistant. Originally from Bogota, Colombia, she came to the U.S. at the age of five, and since then, she has proudly embraced Texan culture. Prior to joining the FUMC Plano staff, Liliana served in two administrative support roles and spent eleven years as the ministry coordinator for the Center of Church Development of the North Texas Conference. Liliana is married to the Rev. Dr. David Rangel, Executive Pastor of Custer Road UMC, and together they have two daughters, Emma Olivia and Camila Michelle. She enjoys watching football, indulging in Colombian cuisine, and relaxing on the beach.
Jill Stoel
Food Services Manager
972-423-4506
If there is food at your event, Jill Stoel will be there! Cooking was in her blood from the moment she took her first steps in her grandmother’s school cafeteria where she was the manager. Her grandmother is the one that taught her how to cook and sew. Jill was in the Woman’s Army Corps during the Vietnam War. After her two daughters started school in Plano, she became a PISD school Food Service manager for 20 years. Jill has been a member of FUMC Plano for 35 years and active in the Chancel Choir, UMW, Quilts for Kids, coffee and donuts on Sunday mornings, Sunday night dinners, and Older Adult Ministry lunches.