Meet the Staff

Suzi Gwinn

Suzi Gwinn

Manager for Investor Services

(800) 903-7457, x5868
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Interested in learning more about the investment opportunities available through the Presbyterian Investment & Loan Program? Suzi Gwinn, our Manager of Investor Services, brings over 25 years of expertise in assisting our investors. Feel free to reach out to Suzi via phone or email with any questions you may have and discover our simple process for becoming an investor. Suzi is a graduate of the University of Louisville and been with the Program since 1998.

Sung Joo Park

Sung-Joo Park

Relationship Manager

(866) 841-6579
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Sung-Joo works with Korean-speaking churches. He works directly with churches and middle governing bodies in his area providing them with loan and investment information.He has served as a head of staff for several Korean churches and as the Executive Director of the National Caucus of Korean Presbyterian Churches (U.S.A.). He also served as a chaplain in the US Air Force. He has received a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary.

Deborah Miller

Deborah Miller

Associate for Client Services

(800) 903-7457, x5864
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Debbie maintains the loan files including adding new accounts and all loan maintenance. She also prepares the monthly statements for borrowers and the quarterly statements for guarantors.

Catherine Lynch

Catherine Lynch

Senior Relationship Manager

(866) 261-3530
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Serving as Senior Relationship Manager, Catherine has been with the Program since early in 2000 and works directly with churches and middle governing bodies guiding them through the loan and investment process. Her geographic territory includes the Synods of the Trinity and Mid-Atlantic as well as the states of New Jersey and South Carolina. Before joining the Program, Catherine worked in funds-development and marketing communications in Delaware. She has a graduate degree in Non-Profit Management from Eastern University in Philadelphia. Currently living in western North Carolina, she is a Ruling Elder of Tryon Presbyterian Church.

Ashley Winn

Ashley Winn

Associate for Portfolio Administration

(800) 903-7457, x5674
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Ashley maintains and acts as a quality check for loans throughout their life. She oversees the rebate program and the loan review program. Other duties include reviewing all transactions for loans and investments and providing support for borrowers. She has worked with ILP since 1996. Previous employment included work for a CPA firm, a manufacturing company, and the banking industry. She is a graduate of Indiana University and is an equine enthusiast.

Effie Shipp

Effie Shipp

Associate for Lending Services

(800) 903-7457, x5245
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Effie’s roles include loan processing and loan closing. Effie has been with the Program since 2012. Before joining ILP, she served in the banking industry for over twenty years. She is also an associate minister serving at Canaan Christian Church in Louisville, KY.

Ginger Harris

Ginger Harris

Associate for Lending Services

(800) 903-7457, x5250
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Ginger’s roles include loan processing and loan closing. Ginger has been with the Program since 2016. Before joining ILP, she served in the banking industry for over twenty years.

Linda Sharp

Linda Sharp

Relationship Manager

(800) 903-7457, x5082
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Linda joined ILP in 2023. She serves churches and middle governing bodies by providing them loan and investment information. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a degree in Applied Mathematics.  Ms. Sharp has over 30 years in financial services most of which is in the mortgage industry.

Dawn McClure

Dawn McClure

Associate for Finance and Administration

(800) 903-7457, x5095
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Dawn joined ILP in 2024 and supports both finance and general operations for the Program. She makes deposits, reports on rates, and maintains operations’ accounts. Prior to coming to ILP, Dawn worked in banking and loan operations for twenty years.

Beth Haendiges

Beth Haendiges

Associate for Marketing & Client Services

(800) 903-7457, x5109
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Beth provides clients with information to help them learn more about the Program’s offerings. She also responds to client inquiries and directs clients to the appropriate staff member. Before joining ILP, Beth worked in communications for several local nonprofits for over 20 years.