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Tim Metz and his wife Tracie have been a part of Christ Church of the Valley for the past four years, after moving to Tuckasegee twelve years ago from Buies Creek, North Carolina. Tim has worked in higher education for 31 years, as a professor of biology at Campbell University for nineteen years, and since 2013, has been overseeing institutional planning and effectiveness at Western Carolina University.  Tracie and Tim have been married for 27 years and have a adult daughter in Iowa and a son finishing his degree at Western Carolina University.  Tim brings to the elder team his broad background in Christian practice, spanning Roman Catholicism and Pentecostalism, keen interest and experience in the integration of faith and learning, and a passion for international missions and organizational leadership.

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Bobby Grace and his wife Ann have been a part of Christ Church of the Valley for the past 6 years, after moving to Highlands ten years ago from St. Petersburg, Florida. Bobby has been in the golf business for 33 years and worked on the PGA Tour as a manufacturer and Putter Designer for 22 years.  He has also served in a leadership capacity for 12 years at Bible Study Fellowship in St. Petersburg.  Ann & Bobby have been married for 36 years and have a married Daughter in Wichita, KS and a son who currently lives with them in Highlands.  Bobby’s brings his love for Jesus as well as his passion for sharing the Gospel & Gods Word to the elder team.

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Ken and his wife, Mary Jane, have been part of the Christ Church of the Valley family for seven years, ever since they moved here from the sunny shores of Clearwater, Florida. Ken is a retired Army Colonel and holds a degree from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary, he was also ordained as a minister. These days, Ken works at Summit Charter School in Cashiers. They have two children, a married daughter in North Carolina, and a married son and granddaughter in Florida. Ken brings his strong faith and practical wisdom to his role as an elder.

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Donnie Hicks and his wife Patti have been married for 51 years, and have been a part of Christ Church of the Valley for 17 years while making their summer home on Lake Glenville their permanent home. After graduating from the University of Florida, Donnie worked as a pharmacist in south Florida for 40 years where he and Patti owned a pharmacy. Donnie specialized in nursing home Consulting for most of that time. He is licensed in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina and still works part time. They have one daughter, Kristin, who is also a pharmacist. Her husband, Pastor Ron, is the chaplain of the Georgia State Senate. They have two children and live in the Atlanta area. Donnie served in the US Army Reserve for 22 years and was Commander of the 334th Medical Detachment, Miami, FL. He retired with the rank of Major in 1990. Donnie has served as an elder for Christ Church of the Valley with Pastors Steve Kerhoulas, Brent Metcalf, and Jacob Tedder and has been Treasurer for most of that time. Donnie and Patti love serving the Lord in this area of North Carolina and have a strong desire for many to come and know him.