Taranza serves as the assistant to the Children and Student Ministries.

Family: Husband: Rob; Children: Christopher and Daniel; Pets: Sierra (dog), Lego and Boog (cats)

Hometown: Austin, TX

Education Background: Bachelor of Science in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University

Career Background: Accounting and bookkeeping for several years; homemaker and Pampered Chef Sales Director for 11 years; pharmacy technician; customer service representative; and employment specialist

Hobbies: Reading, working puzzles, watching football, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends

Best part about her job: Being able to serve God by serving others on the staff and in the church, and knowing that I am where God wants me to be!

Interesting things to know about Taranza:

• Rob and I have been to Hawaii twice, and Alaska once
• I love anything that has to do with Moose
• I competed in gymnastics for 5 years in Middle and High School
• I love pizza