Staff Bios
& Contact
Enjoy learning a little more about the people behind the scenes at GenOn.
We love what we do! We are always available to chat. Call us at (412) 265-6541.
Email our info accountKelly Burnett
Youth Summit Coordinator
Maryland
Kelly manages our annual Youth Summit, a weeklong conference where high school youth, young adults, and adult leaders worship, fellowship, and serve in mission together.
What excites you most about your work for GenOn?Â
RELATIONSHIPS!! I love meeting so many people during the exciting times of planning to go to Summit and of dreaming/planning for Summit…which all leads up to being a Christian community at Summit and beyond!
Betsy Dishman
Training Director
Virginia
Training Director Betsy Dishman has served on church staffs in Virginia for more than 30 years. Before joining the GenOn staff, she volunteered as a GenOn training leader for 15 years. When she’s not writing or leading online and in-person sessions for GenOn, you’ll find her offering workshops at conferences like InterGenerate and the Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE) or writing articles and resources to encourage intergenerational ministry development.
What excites you most about your work for GenOn?Â
Helping churches evaluate where they are with intergenerational ministry and guiding them to develop their own pathways to realize their specific vision and goals is my passion. My favorite quote to explain my work is: “It’s a process, not a program!”
Suzie Lane
Resource Director
Tennessee
Suzie has served as Christian Education Director for multiple churches in middle Tennessee. For GenOn, she designs resources, works with a variety of writers, edits resources, and maintains the online store. Suzie and her husband live in Old Hickory, Tennessee, with their two dogs. They are active members at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville. She enjoys gardening, DIY projects, and spending time with grandchildren.
What excites you most about your work for GenOn? Â
I am always excited about GenOn’s emphasis on helping churches foster Christ-centered relationships, especially among multiple generations. I love introducing our resources to church staff and lay leaders, and at judicatory gatherings.
Liz Perraud
Executive Director
Maryland
Liz has served GenOn Ministries as a Regional Church Advisor (2004-2013) and since 2013 as Executive Director. She also brings over 35 years of volunteer experience leading in Christian education in the local church. Liz enjoys hiking with her husband, Art, and spending time with her practically perfect grandchildren and their parents.
What excites you most about your work for GenOn?Â
Knowing that we’re making a difference by supporting churches in their ministry with all generations, motivates me daily. I love hearing the stories of impact and the part that we play in it. Â
Tracey Schoch
Communications Director
Virginia
Tracey has spent 20 years helping nonprofits and faith-based organizations with communications and outreach, including time with Gospel Rescue Ministries and Prison Fellowship in the Washington DC area. She joined GenOn in 2018. When not working, she spends time playing golf or picking for her two antique booths that she operates with her husband, Tim.
What excites you most about your work for GenOn?Â
Getting to be part of helping churches build and maintain community across generations. Intergenerational community is foundational to the development and deepening of faith and a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Nancy Shimpeno
Bookkeeper
Pennsylvania
Nancy joined GenOn’s staff in 2010, and has been working with multiple nonprofits, as a bookkeeper, for the past 20 years, including international ministries to China and Thailand. She has been married to her husband, Chip, for 45 years and they have one grown daughter, Abby. They enjoy attending church, camping, watching movies, working on DIY projects around our home, and spending time with friends and family.
What excites you most about your work for GenOn?Â
I find my work with GenOn very gratifying because of the sheer nature of what we do. Helping people and churches to learn and grow is great! Although I’m “behind the lines” by being the bookkeeper and not having direct contact with our customers, I always have felt part of the team effort!
Brittany Sky
Christian Parenting Project Director
Tennessee
Brittany is a mama, writer and creator, family ministry leader, researcher, and product developer who loves kids and the adults who care for them. She is the Project Director of the GenOn Ministries Christian Parenting Project. Brittany holds a BA and MA in Christian Education, and an MBA. She is the author of Raising Good People, the Celebrate Wonder Bible Storybook, the Bible Basics Storybook, and countless curricula. She was a part of the writing team for Safer Sanctuaries and the Deep Blue Bible Storybook. Brittany lives on the land of the Cherokee (Nashville) with her preschooler, Rowan, her terrier, Lily, and her two bunnies, Carl and Ellie.
What excites you most about your work for GenOn?
It’s hard to choose the most exciting part of my work! I am thrilled to be working with over 500 families as we test a new set of resources and ministry ideas meant to meet families where they are and support them as they raise kids in today’s world. I also love working on the new GenOn podcast, Messy but Graceful.