Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Teng
Interim Pastor
Born and raised on Hong Kong, Dr. Teng is a fourth generation Presbyterian minister. After concluding 40
years of active ministry teaching at the Alliance Bible
Seminary in Hong Kong and serving congregations in
New York; Texas; Hong Kong (twice); Florida (twice);
Washington, D.C.; and Alexandria, Virginia, Dr. Teng retired
from called ministry in 2019 in order to serve in
transitional ministry. He has since served as interim pastor
at Ardmore Presbyterian Church, in the Philadelphia area,
Trinity Presbyterian Church in Venice, Florida and
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Ft. Myers, Florida.
BETSIE GERMANN
Administrative Assistant
Having spent most of her life in Ohio, Betsie moved to Florida to escape the cold and to be near her parents. In addition to her role as Administrative Assistant, Betsie wears many hats; two of her favorites being wife and mother to two boys. In her spare time, she loves to curl up with a good book and a cup of coffee.
DIANA AMTOWER
Traditional Music Director
Diana was born in Florida but spent most of her life in Maryland. She joined Riverside in 2017 but has served as an organist/music director for most of her life, fulfilling a dream that began when she was 5 years old. In her spare time, Diana volunteers with Bully Up Rescue, spends time outside, and enjoys life with her pack of dogs.
Keaton Belliveau
Praise Band Leader
Keaton Belliveau is the newest member of the Riverside staff.
DOUG KASIMIER
Treasurer
Doug is a native Floridian. He is a graduate of FSU, where he played baseball on an FSU team good enough to qualify for the College World Series! Doug joined the RPC staff in 1998, after a 25- year career with Space Coast Credit Union. Doug and his wife, Bev, were married at RPC. They are the parents of 4, the grandparents of 4 more!
CHUCK TORGLER
Sexton
Chuck is not just a native Floridian, but a native Merritt Islander! He joined the RPC staff in 2015 and takes great pride in his work and the role it allows his to play in furthering the Kingdom. In his spare time, Chuck can be found on the softball field or spending time with the love of his life, LindaLee.
BOB HOWARD
Audio/Visual Team
Bob, a native Floridian, grew up in Avon Park and has been a member of Riverside Presbyterian since 1972. Bob’s touch is everywhere! He serves on Session, as President of the RPC corporation, and is the sound team leader. Bob has served in multiple branches of the Armed Forces and graduated from UCF as an Electrical Engineer. He served as a NASA design engineer for 30 years, working on the shuttle program. Bob is married to his high school sweetheart, Judy. In his spare time, Bob clogs and serves as president of a local clogging club.
KAREN WARD
Audio/Visual Team