Our Staff
Rev. Charlotte O'Neil
Transitional Pastor
Rev. Charlotte O'Neil will join the Dublin Presbyterian ministry team on June 12th as our Transitional Pastor. She comes to us with many years experience working with churches as they search for their new pastor, most recently at Boulevard Presyterian Church in Grandveiw Heights. In addition to preaching and leading worship, Charlotte will be providing pastoral care, leadership for our session and committees, and supporting our new Pastor Committee as finish the search for our new pastor. Charlotte will be working 3/4 time and will be setting a regular schedule for the next few weeks.
Charlotte began her professional life as a Licensed Social Worker, serving children and adolescents. She received her Masters of Divinity from the Methodist Theological School in Delaware, Ohio, and lives in Clintonville with her husband John and her beagle puppy Kerry. She is close to her two adult children who also live in the Columbus area. She enjoys hosting regular family dinners, hiking, and riding her bike as her schedule permits.
Shane G Trace
Director of Music Ministries
Shane G. Trace studied music at The Ohio State University, where he trained with voice teacher, Dr. Tamara Regensberger. Shane studied under choral directors, Dr. Robert J. Ward and Dr. Hillary Apfeldstadt. While at The Ohio State University, Shane was a member at the OSU Men’s Glee Club, the Symphonic Choir and Chorale. Before coming to Dublin Presbyterian, Shane was the Director of Music at New Horizons United Methodist Church, and Glenwood Untied Methodist Church. Shane founded the Annual Westside Independence Day Concert in 2010, and he also create a series of two concerts in which the proceeds benefited breast cancer research. He was a part of a joint effort to start “Night of Broadway,” a yearly event in which a musical production is performed to raise funds for the Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO). Shane also directs the yearly musicals at Bishop Ready High School. By day, Shane is a certified fiscal professional working for the State of Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board (SERB).
Shane is married to husband David, and they are the proud parents of their dogs, Mozart and Edison.
Office Administrator
Karen has been a resident of Central Ohio her entire life. She grew up in Westerville and eventually settled in the Dublin area. Karen lives with her four children and ever-growing menagerie of pets. She enjoys utilizing the many amenities of Dublin to maintain a healthy and happy family. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with loved ones. Her family loves to explore new and exciting locations in the United States. Karen is excited to support and work with the congregation at DPC.
Karen Damewood
Brooke Walters
Event Coordinator
Brooke is a resident of Dublin, OH and is active with the DPC congregation and the DPC Praise Team. She coordinates all weddings, funerals, and events. She is married to her husband Patrick and they have one daughter, Ava.