Rev. Andrew Hoots, Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator

Andrew Hoots completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in religion, with a double major in psychology, at Campbell University in May 2010. After graduating with his bachelor’s degree, Andrew married his high school sweetheart, Valerie, who also graduated from Campbell in May 2010. He graduated from Campbell University Divinity School in May 2014 where he earned his Master of Divinity. He has also worked in the Office of the First Year Experience with first-year students at Campbell University.
Andrew has served in several churches in the area of youth ministry; FBC Erwin, The Memorial Baptist Church in Greenville, NC, and Ecclesia Baptist Church in Fairview, NC. 

Email youth@uccasheville.org.

Kathleen Stigmon, Ministry & Administrative Coordinator

Kathleen is a native New Englander, who lived much of the past 25 years in Arizona.  She worked at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff as the Sr. Program Coordinator of the NASA Space Grant program.  In addition, she provided music therapy to patients at the Flagstaff Medical Center and provided music for the Campus Ministry program and assisted with the children’s choir at their local church.   Prior to Arizona, her background was in human resources at an investment company in Boston, and Ben & Jerry’s Homemade in Waterbury, VT.  She and her husband John moved to the Asheville area in the summer of 2019 to be closer to their 2 sons, Ryan & Daniel.  ​ 

Email admin@uccasheville.org.

Eric Fricke, Music Director and Organist

Eric is from Scottsdale, AZ, and comes to Asheville after living in Santa Fe, NM for many years. He came to North Carolina in June 2020 to study in a graduate program for Injury-Preventive Keyboard Pedagogy at Salem College. 

​From 2017 to 2019, Eric was the Principal Organist of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe, NM. During his time there, Eric helped prepare and performed with a 120-voice combined choir from the Santa Fe Diocese in a performance of John Rutter’s Mass of the Children at Carnegie Hall, among many other musical and liturgical adventures. While in Santa Fe, Eric performed as a pianist with the Santa Fe Opera and was the organist for the Santa Fe Symphony. Eric was the Associate Director of the St. Michael’s High School’s Choral Arts Society, which won AAA New Mexico State Champion Choir during two of his three years with them. He has appeared on the national stage as an organist since 2007, with notable appearances at Entertainment Gathering 2008 (later broadcast on TEDTalks), on NPR’s From The Top.

​Eric is a chocolatier, botanical perfumer, student of African and Haitian dance, and enjoys hosting his neighborhood outdoor yoga group.  He holds undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and History of Mathematics and Sciences from St. John’s College, the notorious Great Books school of Annapolis, MD. 
Email: organist@uccasheville.org or music@uccasheville.org

Betty Dillashaw, Director of Handbell Program

Before learning to ring handbells, Betty’s musical performances and teaching involved only piano, organ and singing.  Those musical experiences combined with her professional experiences teaching  all ages and ability levels of students in K-12 public schools and community college have been invaluable in the transition to teaching both adults and children how to ring handbells and choirchimes.  Her prior position as Handbell Director at Elon Community Church in Elon, NC, allowed opportunities for musical work and collaboration with all ages and proficiency levels of musicians.  A result of her work there is the annual, week-long Music Camp that continues in August of every year. 

Since moving to Asheville and then joining  FCUCC, Asheville, Betty has continued to be active in the handbell community, performing for a few seasons with the Blue Ridge Ringers and now serving as director of Blue Ridge Chamber Ringers, a six-ringer ensemble that performs in venues not large enough to accommodate the five-octave setup required for the larger Blue Ridge Ringers group.  At  FCUCC, Asheville, Betty directs the church’s Oak Street Ringers, a three-octave choir that rings Malmark handbells and choirchimes.  On Sunday mornings, Betty also teaches music to children every Sunday morning during Chiming In time, with the goal of the children regularly being a part of worship services.

Email bettydtleaf@gmail.com

Tyler Watts, Building & Grounds Manager

A native North Carolinian, Tyler has lived in Asheville for over 25 years. With a Bachelor of the Arts in Drama with minors in Vocal Music and Classical Latin from UNC Asheville, he comes from a background in trim carpentry, cabinet making, and home renovation. He likes to spend his free time camping, kayaking, playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends, and relaxing with his spouse and 2 senior dogs. He’s a singer, percussionist, songwriter, and aspiring banjo player. He is proud to call Asheville home and is deeply committed to making genuine connections while updating his own social justice knowledge and actions. He’s happy to join the FCUCC community and help make a positive difference in the lives of those around him.
Email maint@uccasheville.org.

Cheryl Lindsey, AV Technician

Cheryl has called Asheville home for 10 years. Coming from Los Angeles, Cheryl has worked in music production, performance and various other careers that have allowed her to see the world. She’s very content to call Asheville home and extremely grateful to be a part of FCUCC.

Email avtech@uccasheville.org.