THE REV. Lyle J. Beckman, Interim PASTOR

Pastor Lyle J. Beckman was born in Nebraska and raised in Minnesota, Lyle was ordained a Lutheran pastor in 1978 and served several inner-city Lutheran congregations in New Jersey and Connecticut. In addition, he served as a chaplain in a county jail; as a police and fire department chaplain; as a mediator for rival gangs; and as the chaplain for the psychiatric wards of two general hospitals while on the east coast. Most recently Lyle served as Interim Pastor of Christ Church Lutheran San Francisco, and Executive Director for the San Francisco Night Ministry. He is a National Park enthusiast and a collector of pottery.

DR. TIMOTHY ZERLANG, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Timothy Zerlang joined the staff of St. Mark's on September 1, 2009. He writes: "I am excited to be a part the song of the people of Saint Mark's Lutheran Church in San Francisco. I knew of St. Mark's reputation for musical excellence while I served at Grace Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, just a few miles down the San Francisco peninsula. I enjoyed worshiping in St. Mark's beautiful sanctuary occasionally, and hearing the wonderful Taylor and Boody organ. I am thrilled that I now get to contribute to this legacy. The Taylor and Boody organ is a particular thrill for me to play because of its beautiful sound, mechanical finesse, and marvelous craftsmanship. Those qualities allow the organ to address the musical literature of our Lutheran tradition with incredible integrity. I specialized in keyboard performance practices while a grad student, and I learn something new about playing the organ every time I sit down to play this wonderful instrument."

In addition to the position at St. Mark's, Dr. Zerlang also teaches piano and carillon at Stanford University and serves as the University Carillonneur. He also maintains a private piano and organ studio. He shares his home in Mountain View with his spouse, John Hess, who is Director of Music at Almaden Hills United Methodist Church in San José. In his spare time he likes to cook, tend his orchids, and knit.

Trevor Norman Reynolds, Director of Operations

A fourth-generation Californian originally from Los Angeles, Trevor relocated to San Francisco to study at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a trained creative and critical thinker with a focus on project and process oversight. His diverse background provides him insight into various domains; particularly communications, leadership, administration, and management. Trevor has the privilege of leading the incredible team at St. Mark’s, collaborating in service to uphold the values that have guided us through our 175 years of tradition. With his time outside of St. Mark’s, Trevor enjoys painting, reading, and taking long urban walks.

Nancy Salcedo, Office Manager

Born and raised in San Francisco’s Mission District, Nancy attended San Francisco State University, graduating with a degree in graphic design with an emphasis in visual communications. She is a big fan of arts and crafts and in her spare time you can find her working on knitting and crocheting projects. Nancy also enjoys attending concerts and the cinema with her family and friends. In addition she is an avid reader, often tackling three books simultaneously! Currently she stays active going to the gym and lifting weights. One day she would like to run a marathon, but for now Nancy is content running on the treadmill.

Events Manager

Cory S., Media Wizard

Cory grew up with a crayon in his hand, and has continued to pursue the arts in various forms ever since. A member of St. Mark’s since 2012, Cory is thrilled to be able to offer his design talents remotely to the community. He lives with his wife and cats where the redwoods meet the sea.