Meet Our Staff
Meet The People Behind Ivy Chapel.
Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ is blessed with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who keep our community thriving. While we are currently in the process of searching for a settled pastor, our interim leadership and committed staff continue to guide us with care and compassion.
Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Interim Pastor
Pastor Carol accepted the call as Intentional Interim Pastor on August 1, 2025. Carol is an ordained minister in good standing in the United Church of Christ and also a UCC endorsed chaplain. She previously served as a board-certified chaplain at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Her passions are helping individuals grow spiritually and equipping others to engage their gifts and abilities in ministry to others. Carol and her family reside in South County where she enjoys gardening, walking, watching sports, and reading.
Bob Meinz
Minister of Music
Bob Meinz began playing music during Sunday worship in 2024 for Ivy Chapel and we are happy to announce his acceptance of the position of Minister of Music in August of 2025.
Tara Lowry
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Tara was baptized and confirmed at Ivy Chapel and is excited to be returning to provide experiences and learning opportunities for our Youth. She began formally serving with the youth in October, helping to plan and lead Faith 101, as well as various youth activities including Advent Storytelling, the Christmas Pageant, and holiday parties. When she isn’t working, Tara loves playing board games, traveling, and spoiling her pets.
Kara White
Office Administrator
Kara became Ivy’s Office Administrator in July of 2022. She has a passion for helping others and is very active locally with the American Cancer Society, League of Women Voters, as a Girl Scout Leader, and her HOA. Her husband Edward works for a non-profit health foundation and they have two adult children, in Denver and Pittsburgh, whom they enjoy visiting as often as possible.