Our Leaders and Staff

Robyn Bally joined Overbrook as the Director of Overbrook Preschool in 2011. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Cleveland State University and is an experienced Preschool Teacher and Administrator. Robyn is honored to be a part of our preschool’s wonderful traditions and high standards.

Jim has been the Worship Band Leader since January 2017. His duties at Overbrook include choosing music, rehearsing, and leading the Praise Band at Sunday services. He loves being involved because of the love, joy, and Christian inclusiveness he feels in our church family. In his free time, Jim does carpentry work for his wife’s business, rides the Ohio bike paths, and relies on YouTube to figure out how to make repairs around the house.

Tony began playing the organ at Overbrook in August of  2023. His love of music has led him to be a choir director, music director, and organist for multiple congregations for over 50 years. At Overbrook, he is responsible for selecting and preparing the preludes and postludes for Sunday worship. Every Sunday, he accompanies the choir and plays hymns during services. Tony loves being part of Overbrook’s music team. He also loves reading, walking, and his two boxers, Jenny and Copper.

Mariah officially joined Overbrook as a staff member in June of 2023, but she has been a part of the church congregation her whole life. As the Director of Ministry with Youth, Mariah leads and provides educational and faith-centered activities for youth in grades 6-12. Both a member and employee, Mariah is proud to say that Overbrook feels like home. For fun, Mariah will cozy up with a good book and a cup of coffee, bake yummy treats, and play board games.

Sarah Shaffer began attending Overbrook in 1961. She started directing the Adult Bell Choir as a volunteer in 1998, became an interim staff member in 2004, and a full-time employee in 2023. Her duties at Overbrook include overseeing every music program and helping members be a part of God’s community by creating ” joyful noises.” Sarah also loves the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Broadway shows, and living with lots of yarn!

Beth joined the Overbrook leadership team in December of 2022. She supports the church by greeting visitors, answering phones, updating the website and social media sites, creating narthex announcements and monthly newsletters, and much more. Beth absolutely loves being part of the team. She strongly believes God opened this door for her to serve, and she is exactly where she needs to be. Beth loves to read in the sun, plant flowers in the spring and enjoy them all summer, and play games.

John has been a member of the congregation for nearly 50 years. He was drawn to Overbrook by its music program, which allows him to participate in worship in a meaningful way. He officially joined the staff in 2008. John’s primary responsibilities at Overbrook include accounts receivable, payables, and the financial reports that keep the church within budget. For a long time, John was a Western Square dancer. Today, he enjoys social ballroom dancing. He also enjoys puzzles and reading mysteries and science fiction.