Staff

Rev. Robert Thomas Quiring started as Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in July 2017. As Senior Pastor, he is the head of staff and worship leader, as well as the moderator of the Session.

​Robert grew up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He graduated from Austin College in Sherman, Texas in 2006 and received his Master of Divinity degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2010. During seminary, he served as a Young Adult Volunteer for the PC(USA) in Nairobi, Kenya.

Robert previously served for seven years as an Associate Pastor at Knox Presbyterian Church in Naperville, Illinois. While in Naperville, Robert met his future wife, Catherine, who is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Pensacola native. They have two amazing children, Emma and Brian.

​Robert enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, reading and sharing his love of Jesus and people.

Rev. Rebecca "Becky" Bryan arrived as the Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian church in August of 2025. As the Associate Pastor, Becky works with the Christian Education and Spiritual Development, outreach, and fellowship ministry teams. You will also see her helping lead worship on Sunday mornings and leading chapel for the students at the Child Discovery Center at the church.

Becky is a Florida native who spent most of her growing up in Largo, FL, part of the sunny Tampa Bay area. She was raised in the Presbyterian church and considers it her heart's home. Becky graduated from Florida State University in the fall of 2012 and received her Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2018.

Previously, Becky served as the Associate Pastor at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church in Tampa, where she spent four years learning, growing, and navigating ministry in the midst of a pandemic. She also served as the Associate Pastor of Youth and Families at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, Geneva, IL, for two years before finding her home in Pensacola.

Becky is an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction novels, enjoys a good cup of tea, plays Dungeons and Dragons, and is captivated by all things Lord of the Rings and her cat Arya.

As Office Manager, Bri Grayheart is the primary office coordinator for First Presbyterian Church. Her duties are varied, as most office tasks go through her first. Bri also designs the church bulletin each week and the monthly newsletter. 

Tina Buran has been with First Presbyterian Church for more than 45 years. She currently serves as the church's primary organist, and she leads all music programs, including the sanctuary choir, sanctuary ringers and worship band.

As Director of the Child Discovery Center, Sherrell Thomas leads the CDC staff. The CDC was established in 1965 as the first integrated childcare center in three counties as one of the primary missions of First Presbyterian Church.

Linda Black is the Building and Grounds Supervisor at First Presbyterian Church, overseeing the upkeep and maintenance for the various church properties.

Patricia Keeby is the primary custodian for First Presbyterian Church. Patricia has been with FPC for many years and plays an important role in ensuring the church remains a welcoming environment for all.

Julie Pearson plays an important role as Financial Administrator at First Presbyterian Church, handling all of the church's official transactions.