Pete Moon, Lead Pastor
leadpastor@reveilleumc.org
(804) 359-6041, ext. 112
Pete Moon was appointed to Reveille’s staff in July 2020. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee and was raised in Rockville, Maryland. He graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Following graduation, he served as a Naval Flight Officer until 1988 when he left the U.S. Navy to attend Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond. Pete decided to enter the ministry while he was a member of Reveille UMC. Since then, he has served multiple appointments in Richmond, Fairfax, Farmville, Woodlake, and most recently as the Superintendent of the Richmond District. He has also completed his Doctorate of Ministry at Wesley Theological Seminary. Pete has served on the Board of Ordained Ministry, was a founding chair of the Five Talent Academy, and a General and Jurisdictional Conference delegate. He and his wife Lynn have been married 32 years and have five children and many wonderful grandchildren. In his spare time, Pete enjoys running, cycling, woodworking, and fixing up old broken down cars.

Stephen Coleman, Associate Pastor of Care and Welcome
associatepastor@reveilleumc.org
(804) 359-6041, ext. 115
Stephen came to Reveille in September 2001. A Richmond native, Stephen received a B.A. in history from Hampden-Sydney College, a Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary and a Master in Patient Counseling from VCU Health Systems. Stephen enjoys golf, movies, and U.S. history. He and his wife, Beth, have one son, Wyn.

Bayo Ogungbade, Associate Pastor of Adult Discipleship
adultdiscipleship@reveilleumc.org
(804) 359-6041, ext. 122
Bayo joined Reveille’s staff originally as a pastoral intern in September 2022 and began as Associate Pastor of Adult Discipleship in July 2023. He is a Virginia Commonwealth University graduate with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree with a focus on religious studies, mass communications, and entrepreneurship. Bayo also holds a Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary and is working towards ordination in the UMC, focusing heavily on church-planting and entrepreneurial-related ministries. Additionally, Bayo has a strong aptitude for investing in youth and young adults and currently serves as the leader of Reveille’s growing young adult community, Vibrant Life. Bayo is the proud son of Nigerian immigrants, a Richmond native, enjoys traveling, watching and playing sports, connecting with new people, trying new foods, listening to all genres of music, and learning new skills.

Tom Bailey, Organist
organist@reveilleumc.org
Tom joined Reveille’s staff in January 2019 as organist and pianist. He received his undergraduate degree in organ performance from Virginia Commonwealth University, and then traveled to Vienna, Austria where he specialized in the music of J.S. Bach with organist and pedagogue Anton Heiller. After returning to the United States, Tom enjoyed a 40-year career as a full-time church musician throughout Virginia and New York. He also holds a Master in Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary.  His hobbies include composing music, shopping for antiques, attending operas, and genealogy.

Daniel Banke, Director of Music and Worship
music@reveilleumc.org
(804) 359-6041, ext. 123
Daniel joined Reveille’s staff in January 2018. After growing up in Georgia, he received a Bachelor of Music Education from Samford University and a Master of Music in choral conducting from the University of North Texas. Daniel also received a Master of Arts in Christian Practice from Duke Divinity School. Before leading the music ministry at Reveille, Daniel served in a similar capacity at Caswell Springs UMC in Mississippi, and First UMC in Gainesville, Texas. He is actively involved with Choristers Guild and The Fellowship of Worship Artists. When not making music or coordinating worship at Reveille, Daniel and his wife Claire enjoy traveling, camping, and taking in the vibrant performing arts scene here in Richmond.

Pierce Downey, Sound Technician
Pierce joined the Reveille team in October 2022. He graduated from the University of Mary Washington in 2021 and is a lifelong Richmond resident. Pierce has a passion for audio production in a live setting. His pastimes include composing arrangements on guitar, hiking, and hunting for Richmond’s finest batch of cold-brewed coffee.

Caleb Eckel, Director of Youth Ministries
youth@reveilleumc.org
804-359-6041, ext. 128
Caleb joined the staff of Reveille as director of youth ministries in September 2021. Caleb comes to Reveille from First UMC in Odessa, Texas, where he was youth and family ministry director since 2016. He has a passion for working with youth and has served in youth ministry positions for 15 years. He received his Bachelor of Religious Education in youth ministry from Tyndale University in Toronto. Caleb grew up in New York, Toronto, and Pittsburgh. He and his wife Becky have two daughters, Eleanor and Eve. Caleb’s hobbies include playing guitar, working out, swimming, wrestling with his dog, and cheering on his favorite teams, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Steelers.

Terri Edwards, Director of Administration
admindirector@reveilleumc.org
804-359-6041, ext. 116
Terri has been rocking the Reveille team since December 2014, starting as our communications guru before leveling up to director of administration in September 2016. A proud Hokie, she double majored in geography and history at Virginia Tech. Before joining us, she worked her marketing magic at the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Hailing from Buffalo, New York, Terri has called Richmond home since 1990. When she’s not keeping everything running smoothly at Reveille, she enjoys reading and family time with her husband, Randall, her two grown kids, and amazing granddaughter.

Kaarina Jobe, Music Leader for The Point
thepoint@reveilleumc.org
Kaarina joined the staff of Reveille in Fall 2008. She holds a master’s degree in Music Education from Virginia Commonwealth University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor of Music Education from Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina. She is a licensed music teacher in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is also a licensed Musikgarten teacher. She has over 15 years of teaching/performing experience and currently teaches music in Henrico County. Kaarina is married to Chris and they have two children, Davis and Dalton. Kaarina’s duties include directing CrossPoint, The Point praise band, at Sunday morning worship and at other worship services and planning the contemporary music for The Point worship service.

Dexter Johnson, Video Producer
video@reveilleumc.org
Dexter joined the Reveille team in April 2023. Since graduating from Hampton University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism, Dexter has worked as a multimedia professional for numerous companies and organizations, including the Virginia House of Delegates, Richmond’s PBS station, and the National Center for State Courts. During his downtime, Dexter also enjoys writing fun trivia questions and games for events at restaurants and corporate events.

Tamara Nicely, Assistant Director of Music Ministries
musicassistant@reveilleumc.org
Tamara joined the staff in the late summer of 2012. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from James Madison University, and Master of Music degree from Memphis State University, both with major instrument French horn. She also received certification to teach public school music and Orff Schulwerk Level 1 from VCU. Her staff responsibilities include coordinating the children’s choirs, directing the elementary choir, the youth handbell choir, and the youth instrumental ensemble.

Karen Rios, Director of Children’s Ministries
children@reveilleumc.org
Karen joined the Reveille staff in March 2023. She is a Richmond native who received her Bachelor of Communication in journalism with a minor in dance from Howard University. While at Howard, she was invited to finish her dance training at the Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York City. Combining her two degrees with her love for God has led her to own two faith-based dance studios, where for the past 25 years she has worked with and trained children ages 3 and older in a variety of dance genres. She has traveled domestically and abroad developing children’s dance programs and speaking to youth groups. In 2015, she received her 200-hour yoga teaching certification. Karen is presently the artistic director of The Dance Candle Academy in Lakeside and has one daughter, Olivia. She loves to read, travel, and watch Formula 1 racing.

Rachel Sanders, Director of Communications and Engagement
communications@reveilleumc.org
(804) 359-6041, ext. 111
Rachel joined the staff of Reveille in October 2016. She previously worked at Bethpage Camp-Resort and Grey’s Point Camp, where she was the marketing director. Prior to Bethpage, she worked in the marketing department of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and held sales and marketing positions at Kings Dominion. She is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in marketing management. Rachel and her husband Dan live in West Point, Virginia, and have two children, Clayton and Lena. Rachel and Dan are former members of Reveille, and active members of West Point UMC.

Cheryl Arrington, Pastoral Administrative Assistant
pastoraladmin@reveilleumc.org
(804) 359-6041, ext. 114
Cheryl provides administrative support to Reveille’s clergy and staff. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University and previously worked in the advertising industry, first as a print production manager and later as an assistant media buyer. After receiving God’s call, she changed careers to working in the church. She has worked at Reveille since January 1995.

Jack Grace, Financial Administrator
finances@reveilleumc.org
(804) 359-6041, ext. 118
Jack joined the Reveille staff in January 2020. Jack received a Bachelor of Science in business management from Virginia Tech and a post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting from VCU. He has 40 years of corporate accounting experience including time with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Originally from Baltimore, Jack and his wife, Page, live in Chesterfield County with their dog, Buddy. They have three adult children, Kevin, Brian, and Rachel. Jack and Page are members at St. Mark’s UMC in Midlothian. When he is not working with numbers, Jack enjoys playing golf, traveling with Page, and following the Hokies.

Billy Petruska, Facilities Manager
facilities@reveilleumc.org
(804) 359-6041, ext. 113
Billy joined the staff in May 2021. Billy has worked for Service Master Services and comes to Reveille from Second Baptist Church where he was the Supervisor of Events and Maintenance. He is a Richmond native who graduated from J.R. Tucker High School. Billy and his wife Katie welcomed a baby girl named Calder in March. When not working, Billy enjoys spending time with his family and friends, fishing, tending his fish tank, and working around the house.

Ann Woods Byrne, Director
weekdaydirector@reveilleumc.org
(804) 359-4600

Ann Woods Byrne began her position as the new director of the Weekday School in July 2024. Ann Woods is a Richmond native with 20 years of experience in early childhood education and recently completed a post-master’s certificate in educational leadership at VCU.

Beverley Tilley, Administrative Assistant
weekdayschool@reveilleumc.org
(804) 359-4600
Beverley joined the Weekday School in 1995. She provides administrative and financial management support to the preschool. She received a Master of Business Administration from Wake Forest University and graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Beverley and her husband Craig have two children, Charles and Lindsay.