Individual email addresses for all staff are formed by the first name, a period, and the last name, followed by @hpc-lou.org. An example for staff member John Doe would be 
Dr. Fairfax F. Fair
Pastor
502-451-2910 ext. 223
Dr. Fairfax F. Fair was called as pastor of Highland Presbyterian Church in 2004. Prior to moving to Louisville, she served churches in Franklin, Tennessee and Houston, Texas. Dr. Fair is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary (now Union Theological Seminary-Presbyterian School of Christian Education) in Richmond, Virginia and Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia. Her passions are preaching and people, and she thrives on the variety of ministry.
Dr. Fair says, "It is a privilege to lead worship with God's people. We worship joyfully because we worship a living God who cares deeply about us each one. All our lives are our response to God's graciousness toward us. We gather to hear God's word read and proclaimed in scripture, sermon, and song, then go out into the world to enjoy God's good creation and to serve, grateful that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Dr. Fair, who was widowed at an early age, is the mother of one son, Walker. She enjoys walks in Cherokee Park, good books, and lively conversation. She has an insatiable desire to learn, loves dogs, and admits to a serious weakness for chocolate. She is a native Arkansan and a life-long Presbyterian.
Reverend Melissa Head
Associate Pastor for Christian Education
502-451-2910 ext. 225
Melissa has responsibilities for Christian Education Ministries for all ages. This keeps her active with children and families, in touch with the youth through confirmation and supervision, and involved with adults seeking opportunities for growth. Melissa's immediate family includes her husband, Derek, two daughters, Avery and Evalyn, and two dogs, Gracie and Ginger.
Reverend Doodle Harris
Associate Pastor for Youth and their Families
502-451-2910 ext. 240
Doodle was called by the congregation of Highland Presbyterian Church on September 21, 2008, and ordained and installed on December 7, 2008. She is a native of Moultrie, Georgia and a life-long Presbyterian. Doodle holds a B.A. from Presbyterian College, a Masters in Music Theory from the University of South Carolina, and a M. Div. from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She has a lot of experience in youth ministry and a great passion for it!
In searching for where God was calling her to serve, Doodle wrote: "I would like to serve in a church where people worship God with their head and hearts. This church would believe that the core of ministry is relationships with God, among members, and with others seeking to bring hope and justice to the world."
In her spare time, Doodle enjoys a variety of activities including watching baseball games, trying new foods, traveling, playing with her cats, and reading. She has been to Disney World 17 times!!!
Reverend Doug Slagle
Parish Associate
502-451-2910
Doug Slagle, an experienced pastor, joined the Highland staff in August, 2009. He is serving as Parish Associate, and is spending most of his time visiting our elderly members. He and his wife, Anna Gray, have three grown children and five grandchildren.
Frank A. Heller, III
Director of Music Ministries
502-451-2910 ext. 239
Frank oversees the Ministry of Music. His role is to foster the spiritual and musical growth of this congregation. Planning and implementing worship, meeting with the Worship and Spiritual Life Team, nurturing the various choral and instrumental ensembles as well as individual vocalists and instrumentalists, and coordinating the music staff are the major components of his work at Highland. He is a native Louisvillian. He and his wife, Donna, have three children (Jennifer, Shannon, and April) and two grandchildren (Ezekiel and Jasmine).
Randy Peters
Coordinator of Member Involvement
502-451-2910 ext.226
Randy joined the staff at Highland Presbyterian Church in 2008. In this 10-hour a week position, Randy works with Team Leaders and others to pair members’ interests with needs in the congregation and community.
Randy holds degrees from Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia and the University of Louisville College of Law. She and her husband Tom are members of Christ Church Cathedral.
Bill Holmes
Seminary Intern
Bill joined the staff in September, 2008. He is a second year student at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, particularly interested in chaplaincy. Bill is a graduate of Vanderbilt University (B.A. in philosophy) and the University of Louisville School of Medicine (M.D). He is a retired pediatric neurologist.
Administrative Staff
Ruth Chaffins, Church Secretary: 502-451-2910 ext. 221
Marilyn Nelson, Admin Assistant: 502-451-2910 ext. 227
Mike Smith, Church Business Administrator: 502-451-2910 ext. 222
Joy Blandin, Church Accountant: 502-451-2910 ext. 241
Sandy Bowling, Weekday School Bookkeeper
Anardo "Nardie" Jackson, Head Custodian
Shelby Jackson, Maintenance
Tar Htoo, Maintenance
Music Ministry Staff
Suzanne Bowman: Director of Joyful Noise
Lola Carroll: Director of the Chapel Choir
Edward Caruthers: Bass Vocalist / Section Leader
Dorissa Robertson Falk: Director of the Lyric Choir
Holly Knott: Assistant for Children & Youth Music Ministries
Martha Makela: Director of the Angel Choir
Mary Rapier: Accompanist of the Lyric, Covenant, Calvin, & Gospel Choirs
Brian Shaw: Tenor Vocalist / Section Leader
Robin Sutherland: Alto Vocalist / Section Leader
Jan Ward: Organist
Lorie Williamson: Soprano Vocalist / Section Leader