Meet Our Staff

Rev. Eddie Jusino was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Eddie came to see the ministry as his true calling after earning his Bachelor’s degree and International MBA and working business for a number of years.

Eddie studied at the San Francisco Theological Seminary. Before joining First Pres in 2016, he served churches in Washington, D.C., Iowa, Kansas and New York. He and his wife Pam have two children, Emmett and Charlotte, who live with their spouses in New York and Chicago, respectively.

Hello!  I’m Karen (Stewart) Spica. I joined the First Pres staff in May of 2017, though I first started attending First Pres in 1965. Despite moves to downtown Detroit and California, I’ve always found my way back to my church home.

I’m a past elder and an accredited public relations professional. My husband Paul and have two wonderful children, Tony and Kathryn, who live in Los Angeles and Baltimore, respectively.  We recently became grandparents.  Life is good and God has blessed us generously.

Kim is our Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator as well as Preschool Co-Director. Her focus is
on creating and enhancing programs for youth and families at First Presbyterian.

I’m Jerry Custer. I started at First Pres in 2005. In addition to conducting the Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir and Instrumental Ensemble, I enjoy composing music for them. I live in Farmington and teach music theory and composition at Wayne State University and work with private students as well. I enjoy reading, walking, camping, and good coffee.

Rev. Craig Aue is the part-time Parish Associate for First Farmington as well as a Spiritual Care Coordinator – Chaplain for Hospice Care at Beaumont Health in Dearborn. He is an active member of the church, teaching adult bible study on Sunday mornings, officiating at worship and memorial services, and reaching out to homebound, hospitalized and church members in rehabilitation or long-term care facilities. In 2017 he celebrated 35 years as an ordained minister.

Craig lives in Dearborn, Mich., with his wife Pamela and their daughter.

My name is Kim Kucharski. I graduated from the University of Michigan with an Elementary Education degree. I have worked with children of all ages, but my favorite age group to teach is preschoolers.

I love the Farmington Presbyterian Preschool’s program; I have been a 3s teacher since 2006. Previously, I worked as the Director of Family Ministries at the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak. My free time centers around my husband and two children.  I enjoy singing, photography, hiking and yoga.

I hold a Masters of Science in Healthcare Management from the Ohio State University and Elementary/Primary Education certification Indiana Wesleyan University’s graduate program. Before moving to Michigan and starting a family, I taught 3rd grade. I love working with this age since I can be silly, dance, sing, do crafts, and help shape a young mind to develop an appreciation for learning and being kind to others.

I enjoy reading, being active, spending time outdoors and with friends, and playing with my boys, Frederick and Sawyer.

Mrs. Kerri Wimmer has her degree in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement. She has three children, two of whom are Farmington Presbyterian Preschool alumni! Mrs. Wimmer loves working with the children, teachers and families of FPP. In her free time, she enjoys reading, boating, pilates and spending time with her husband and children.

Karen Phillips graduated from Atlanta Christian College. She previously taught Math and Physical Education at Pathway Christian School in East Point, Georgia. She enjoys going to sporting events and traveling with her family. Her daughter, Carlie is a proud alumni of Farmington Presbyterian Preschool.

My name is Shana Butcher and I work in the 2.5 year old classroom at Farmington Presbyterian Preschool. I love this age! I have two sons that are FPP alumni and a daughter that graduated from Farmington High School. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors, reading, and working on various art projects

Jessica Erickson works with the Pre-K students at Farmington Presbyterian Preschool.