Rev. Nathan Sautter, Pastor
A native of Nebraska, Nathan grew up in Sioux City, Iowa, where some of his family still reside.
He is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University (California), where he received a B.A. in Practical Theology with an emphasis in youth ministry, and Princeton Theological Seminary, where he earned his M.Div. in 2014. He spent four years in youth ministry in Lebanon, Ohio, serving Lebanon Presbyterian Church as their Director of Student Ministries.
After seminary, Nathan served as the Pastor for Family Discipleship at First Presbyterian Church in Columbus, Georgia, and then as the Associate Pastor for Community Life at Second Presbyterian Church in Louisville, KY, for six years.
Nathan has served as Pastor at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church since 2021. He loves the diversity, compassion, and warmth of the congregation and is thankful to be a small part of what God’s Spirit is doing as we seek to be “In Christ, together, for the world.”
When Nathan is not in the office, making pastoral visits, preparing his sermon, or attending committee meetings, you’ll find him at home cooking vegetables he grew in the SOUL Garden, at an RSL match, or enjoying a coffee or beer at one of the valley’s great spots. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Joy (a Colorado native), their two young children, Aaron (3) and Oakley (5), and their dog Auggie. As a family, they love hiking, biking, reading, movies, swimming and travelling.
Contact: nathan@cottonwoodpres.org
Melissa Sullivan, Office Manager
Melissa's has a heart for humanitarian work and has worked with a variety of nonprofit organizations and has extensive work history in the medical field.
She was born and raised in Utah and is the third of five kids. She was married for 11 years before becoming a widow. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing games, and LOVES traveling.
Contact: office@cottonwoodpres.org
Anna Fossey, Youth and Children’s Ministry Director
Anna spent a majority of her life in Wyoming. She lived in Texas for about 2 years, before moving to Utah 2 years ago! She is very close to the end of her studies to become an elementary teacher.
In her free time she loves spending time with her fiance Andrew, and their dog Stevie. They often make trips to Wyoming to spend time with family and enjoy camping, hiking, and pretty much anything outdoors.
She is excited to join the Cottonwood community!
Contact: youth@cottonwoodpres.org
Kathy Fisher, Director of Music
Kathy directs the choir and handbell choir, and plays the organ and piano in our services. Born in Canada, she married a Californian and lived there for many years where she and her husband raised six daughters.
She earned a Bachelor’s degree in music education from Cal Poly University in Pomona, California. While in California she taught choir, band and orchestra in elementary and high schools as well as being a choir accompanist for both school and community groups. Since moving to Utah, she completed a Master’s in Organ Performance at the University of Utah. Kathy has also taught piano for many years and is now teaching organ lessons both locally and from a distance on FaceTime, including students in Canada.
Kathy enjoys the 4-season lifestyle in Utah and the friendly people at Cottonwood Presbyterian!
Contact: music@cottonwoodpres.org
Ron Hunter, Media & Technical Support
Ron and his wife, Pam, are Iowa natives. After they both retired they moved to Utah to escape the humid summers and frigid winters of the mid-west, but mostly to be near their grandkids. They joined Cottonwood soon after they moved and are involved with many church activity’s.
Ron and Pam love the outdoors, music, sports, family, and the members and friends they have made at Cottonwood Presbyterian Church.
Contact: tech@cottonwoodpres.org
Johnathon Guest, Facility Manager
Jonathan and his wife and 6 children live in Sandy. They enjoy the outdoors, camping, 4-wheeling, soccer and are RSL fans. They spend most of their free time with family and enjoy being outside gardening.
Contact: facility@cottonwoodpres.org
Jessica Sayles, Bookkeeper
Jessica is born and raised right here in Salt Lake and currently lives in Sandy with her husband Chris and two teenage daughters Olivia and Montana. In her free time she runs her own dog boarding service and spends as much time as she can up the canyons or in the red rock wonders of southern Utah. She is thrilled to be part of the Cottonwood Presbyterian team and to serve the wonderful people who call it their church home.
Contact: bookkeeper@cottonwoodpres.org
Desta Aure, Financial Secretary