Staff Directory

MUSIC


Craig Creusel

Music Director
Craig Greusel

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Craig has been Director of Music at Marco Lutheran Church since August, 1987. He has also been a Public School Music Specialist since 1983, and is currently working with the Collier County Public Schools.

He has a B.A. in Guitar and Voice, with emphasis on Lyricism from Juniata College, a B.S. in Music Education from Penn State University, and a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning from Nova Southeastern University.

Craig has been actively involved in the community as Community Theatre Project Director, Substance Abuse Activities Director for RED WALK and Reality Journey. He has been a Guest Soloist with the Naples Concert Band since 1989, the Director of Music for Sanitasole Health Center since 2007, and an Adult Education Instructor since 2006.

He has been awarded the Governor’s Award for the Promotion of the Arts in 1977, the National Economics Award for Substance Abuse Prevention Project in 1987, and the State Award for Prevention Specialists in 2004.

Craig has three daughters one grandson and one granddaughter.

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Keyboard Specialist
John Davis

John studied piano performance with Ann Rutledge and vocal performance with Barbara Manford and continues his education by taking Master Classes with Maestro Hector Olivera.

John’s music experience encompasses 20 years in directing all areas of Music Ministry along while also being a music teacher in Collier County.

John delights the congregation with his music before, during and after the worship service.

John is married to Tia and they have two daughters, a son and two granddaughters.

ADMINISTRATION


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Chief Financial Administrator

Jaye Spencer

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Jaye has been a member of MLC since 2015, upon moving from New Jersey to Marco Island. During her time in NJ, she held various positions of church leadership: Trustee, Elder, Chair of a Capital Campaign, member of Sr. Pastor Call Committee, and Co-Leader of New Member Class. 

Her professional career of 30+ years was with Bell/Verizon in various capacities, mostly Public/Government Relations & Regulatory.    In April 2017, Jaye assumed the position of Treasurer here at MLC, and is now in the position of CFA. 

Facilities Manager 
Larry Soccio

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Larry maintains our lovely facilities and grounds and he manages outside contractors.  Recent jobs include detailed cleaning during the pandemic, getting bids for a new roof, overseeing the work and upgrading to hurricane grade windows.  Larry and his wife Stella are originally from New York and have been in South Florida for 3 years.

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Director of Church Ministry
Betsy Sabbides

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Betsy partners with our ministry lay-leaders to equip and assist our individual ministries at Marco Lutheran and also assists the pastors with ministry duties throughout the week.

Betsy is a graduate of Concordia University- Seward, and has been working in various areas of church ministry for the past 25 years.


Office Assistant

Vicki Williams

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Vicki is happy to be back in the office of Marco Lutheran Church!  Prior to working at MLC, Vicki was Director of Marketing for the Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce for  25 years, allowing her the opportunity to learn much about the Marco Island business community and the City of Marco’s infrastructure.  With a history in art and graphic design, she is the designer of the City’s signature logo.

Vicki, a 39 year resident of Marco Island, lives happily with her husband Tom.  She is proud of her close knit family of siblings, nieces & nephews who all live on Marco Island and in Naples.


Office Assistant

Amy Lewis

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Marco Lutheran Church is pleased to welcome Amy Lewis as our part time Office Assistant. Her creative spirit and energetic personality is a wonderful addition to our team.

Amy lives in Naples, is mother to Andrew, and proud “Mimi” to Cayden and Kallen.

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