Get to Know Our Staff
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Rev. Hyunmin Lee was born and raised in South Korea. She received her call to ministry during her high school years and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education from Methodist Theological University in Seoul. After graduation, she worked as a reporter for a Korean Christian newspaper and served at the headquarters of the Korean Methodist Church (KMC), where she developed Sunday School curricula and Vacation Bible School programs used by churches nationwide. This experience deepened her passion for Christian education and connectional ministry.
In 2007, she moved to the United States with her husband, Rev. KwangYu Lee, Ph.D., who came to pursue graduate theological studies. While supporting her husband’s studies and raising their young family, Rev. Lee also continued to follow her own call to ministry. She served in various church settings in the New York and New Jersey areas for 14 years, ministering to children, youth, and adults in Korean, Korean-American, and multicultural congregations. She earned her Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School in New Jersey, graduating in 2021. With over 20 years of ministry experience in both Korea and the United States, Rev. Lee finds deep joy in witnessing the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. Her heart is especially drawn to family ministry, where she sees God’s grace and presence shaping lives in powerful ways. |
Brittany Hahn: Youth Coordinator
My name is Brittany Hahn and I am the Youth Ministry Coordinator, here, at FUMC of Hartford. This means I have the privilege of overseeing all activities that involve our youth in grades 6-12th - including Sunday School and Youth Group. I have been attending this church since I was in 5th grade and, now, I enjoy watching my 5 year old daughter, Vivi, grow up surrounded by the same church family.
I am a Registered Nurse by training and I enjoy working as Cardiology Case Manager during the week.
In my free time, you can catch me spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, and enjoying time outside (when it’s sunny!).
Jim Gottfried: Music Director
My name is Jim Gottfried and I am the Music Director at FUMC. I, along with my wife, Heidi, have been coming to FUMC for almost 20 years. We live right here in Hartford and have two boys, Harrison and Stuart, and a fur baby (dog) named Abner. I very much enjoy singing, being involved in theater be they musicals or plays, and enjoying activities with my extended church family. My favorite part of FUMC is that it truly feels like a family. We share in each other's pains and losses and in each other's joys and victories.
Linda Thompson: Organist
Hi There! After being born and raised in Missouri and then living in Florida for 31 years, I am blessed to have found a new home in Hartford, WI. After teaching for 43 years, I moved to WI to 2016 to be near my son, Josh, and my three granddaughters. I traded sandy beaches for cold and snow and have not regretted it!!
I enjoy reading and working on jigsaw puzzles, but my passion is playing piano and organ. I was met with a warm welcome when I started attending FUMC in the fall of 2017, and I've loved being a part of this church since. I especially feel honored to serve as a pianist/organist. I give God the glory for all my life blessings. FUMC is one of these blessing.
I enjoy reading and working on jigsaw puzzles, but my passion is playing piano and organ. I was met with a warm welcome when I started attending FUMC in the fall of 2017, and I've loved being a part of this church since. I especially feel honored to serve as a pianist/organist. I give God the glory for all my life blessings. FUMC is one of these blessing.
Connie Spieser: Office Administrator
Hi! I was born in Hartford and raised in the Methodist Church on Church St. in Hartford. I took a hiatus from both for several years. I was never very far away, so it was easy to come back. I eventually returned to Hartford and a few years later returned to my beloved Methodist Church. I've made many new friends. and consider the members my second family. I have two children and two grandchildren. They are all grown up, now. I am a retired Customer Service Manager. I joined the office staff to help out when they were an employee short. I share the office manager/secretary position with another. I love the people I work with and am happy to be part of the church staff. I love to sing and I love the Packers. Sunday's are church, then, Packers!
My name is Brianna Lee and I am the Children and Family Ministries Director here at FUMC Hartford. I live in Hartford with my Husband Brien, daughter Sophia, while our angel Benjamin watches over us from heaven.
FUMC Hartford has always held a special place in my heart. As a child, I attended and then volunteered for the VBS programs. In high school, I helped lead the Cherub Choir. More recently, I’ve enjoyed volunteering with the children’s choir again and with VBS.
Outside of church, I enjoy volunteering with Girl Scouts, singing, and all things musical theater, plus a nice cup of iced coffee!
Brianna Lee: Children &
Family Ministries
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Family Ministries
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Vickie Ward: Office Administrator
Hello. My name is Vickie Ward. I was a retired Executive Assistant from a manufacturing company for four years when this wonderful opportunity arose. I am so happy to be a part of the staff at FUMC and it makes it so much easier to work in a place where you feel like family, not only with the staff but with our congregation. I have a wonderful daughter and son-in-law, and two grandchildren in college.
I volunteer in the Feline Intervention Program at the Washington County Humane Society . I basically work with mature cats, to not only take them out of the cages to play with them, but to monitor them for any social behavior problems which could delay their adoption.
I feel truly blessed to be working at FUMC, but as they say if you love what you do it's not work.
Josh Thompson: Custodian
Hi! Myself, my wife, Melanie and our combined families all attend FUMC. We enjoy the worship service, and the community events. I have been working as the church custodian part-time since 2022, which is my second job. I work full-time at a local business. In my spare time, I enjoy bird watching and working on my digital hard-rock Christian radio station, Warrior X Radio.
