About Our Staff
Serving Together

David Greene Email
Pastor
I preach, head the church staff, provide pastoral care, cast our vision, and represent Salem to the Lake Norman Region. I was raised in Shelby (the Bar B Que capital of North Carolina). I attended NC State for my undergraduate degree and received graduate degrees from Emory University and Southern Methodist University. I am married to Lara, who is also a United Methodist pastor, and we have a daughter and son.
What I like about Salem:
That’s easy – it is how incredibly kind and warmhearted the people of Salem are! And there are a bunch of great cooks here too.
A few fun facts:
Favorite food: Bar B Que. Favorite teams: Wolfpack and Panthers. Favorite authors: Philip Yancey, John Ortberg, Barbara Brown Taylor, Candice Millard, David McCullough, John Claypool. Favorite radio stations: NPR, 106.9, Sports talk, 95.7.

Cheryl Barker Email
Director of Music and Fine Arts
More About Cheryl
What I like about Salem: I love watching God find ways to use gifts and talents of church members who may not be aware of their gifts, but my favorite thing about Salem is that it feels like family and home because everyone is accepted no matter what and and loved with the love of Christ.
A few fun facts: I love antiques. I love science fiction movies. I am a collector of snowmen, Santas, nutcrackers, bells, & Hummel figurines. I make dream catchers along with other crafts. I enjoy watching the Carolina Panthers and, of course, the Purrcussion drumline. Popcorn is my favorite snack. Miriam Robinette and I are co-writers of a version of the “Doxology” that is sung at Salem UMC.


Mandy Hilton Email
Salem S.A.M. (School Age Ministry) Director
More About Mandy
What I love about Salem: What I love about Salem is the heart of this church. The people here truly are an extension of my family.
A few fun facts: I love to watch my children play their sports, Sweet Tea is my fuel, and I along with fellow staff and members love to laugh until we cry.

Beth O’Brien Email
Office & Financial Administrator
More About Beth
What I like about Salem: What I love most about Salem is the people. We are a caring, generous bunch who are growing in faith together.
A few fun facts: I am a Clemson University graduate, an avid reader of biographies and true crime stories, a hiker, a soccer mom and a crazy cat lady


Miriam Robinette
Accompanist
More About Miriam

Gary Tench
Facility Manager
More About Gary
What I like about Salem: The PEOPLE. They are friends and neighbors and are willing to help you when you cannot do it yourself.
A few fun facts: I love to hunt and garden and be in God’s great outdoors.