Our Staff
![Derek Boggs](http://salemlutheranva.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/staff-pastor.png)
Derek Boggs
Pastor
Pastor Derek came to Salem in July, 2016. Prior to becoming an ordained pastor, he worked with the NC Wildlife Commission at a state trout hatchery. After completing his studies at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, PA, he served two congregations in North Carolina from 2003-2016. Pastor Derek enjoys spending time with his family, catching fish, calling turkeys, and cheering on the Redskins.
![Mabel Foley](http://salemlutheranva.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/staff-placeholder.png)
Mabel Foley
Church Secretary
Mabel is a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran. She takes care of all the church’s administrative needs and provides support to other staff members, especially our pastor.
![Debbie Mongold](http://salemlutheranva.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/staff-placeholder.png)
Debbie Mongold
Music Director
Debbie oversees all of Salem’s music needs for worship and other events, including leading the choir and hand bell choir.
![<Vacant>](http://salemlutheranva.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/staff-placeholder.png)
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Organist
![Doug Ocheltree](http://salemlutheranva.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/staff-placeholder.png)
Doug Ocheltree
Sexton
Doug Ocheltree has been a member of Salem all of his life, and succeeded his mother Virginia Ocheltree, in the Sexton position after she had served in that capacity for many years. He is a member of the Property Committee and co-chairs the Cemetery Committee. He recently retired from Sunlite Plastics and still runs his Virginia Century family farm. He enjoys his family, farming, watching NASCAR and cheering for the Cowboys.
![Amy Hawpe](http://salemlutheranva.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/staff-placeholder.png)
Amy Hawpe
Custodian
Amy takes care of Salem’s custodial needs.