Stephen Wilson, VP for Finance

After graduating from Pacific Union College with a BS in Business Administration/Accounting, Steve started a 25+ year career in senior financial healthcare leadership and consulting. He joined the Potomac Conference in June 2009. Below are his primary responsibilities:

• Serves as a member of the Executive Committee, K-12 Board, SVA Board, TA Board, and Camp Blue Ridge Operating Board.
• Chairs the Operating Board of the Potomac Adventist Book & Health Food Center (include hot link to website here).
• Chairs the Finance Committee of Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA) and Takoma Academy (TA).
• Provides leadership to help assure financial strength of Conference churches and schools.
• Provides leadership for all Conference Treasury and Trust Service functions and activities.

Steve is married to Kathy (32 years) and has two daughters, a grandson, and granddaughter. He enjoys reading, antique advertising, photography, history, exploring new communities and points of interest/beauty, and spending time with family.

“For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul?

Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?”

Matthew 16:26

Mary Ann Sheffer
Undertreasurer
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Office Ext: 216

Daryl Hevener

Conference Associate Treasurer and Corporation Treasurer

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Office Ext: 215

Daryl Hevener, Conference Associate Treasurer & Corporation Treasurer

Daryl holds a Bachelor degree in Accounting from Southern College. He has served the denomination for over 20 years at Shenandoah Valley Academy and now at Potomac Conference. He has served his local church and school in various ways. Below are his primary responsibilities: 

• Overseeing the A/P functions
• Overseeing the A/R functions of non-tithe dollars
• Handles Estates left to the Conference
• Oversees and maintains the accounting for the Corporation
• Oversees and maintains the accounting for the Annuity and Revocable Trust Funds
• Instrumental in procuring land and buildings for local churches and schools
• Facilitates churches and schools in getting loans for building and remodeling projects 

Daryl is married to Tammy and they have two children. He enjoys sports and playing golf and spending time in Myrtle Beach.

“For by Grace are ye saved through faith; and not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.” 

Ephesians 2: 8

David Aderson

Assistant Treasurer

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Office Ext: 219

David Anderson, assistant treasurer

David Anderson has served in the Potomac Conference

treasury department for many years. As an ordained minister he has a rich

background in pastoral ministry. David is responsible for assisting

with audits, managing conference insurance programs, church

remittances, and overseeing the maintenance of conference owned

housing.

"I can do all things through Christ, who strenghthens me."

Philippians 4:13

Luis Alferez

Assistant Treasurer

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Office: 301-899-0012

Luis Alferez, Assistant Treasurer

Luis holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration and a MBA from Andrews University. He joined the Potomac Conference in June 2008. Luis has several years of experience working as a treasurer for his local church and three years as a staff accountant for the Netherlands Antilles Conference. Below are his primary responsibilities:

• Maintains the financial records for the Hispanic Ministries;
• Audits Metro DC Spanish churches; and,
• Provides church accounting software (JEWEL) technical support.

In his free time he enjoys the outdoors and running marathons.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Isaiah 41:10

Office location and mailing address: Hispanic Lay Training Center, 5203 Manchester Drive, Temple Hill, MD 20748 Fax # 301-899-2991

Diana Boyd

Corporation Accountant

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Office Ext: 217

Diana Boyd, Corporation Accountant

After graduating Diana has continued to take different classes in business, accounting, and computers. Before joining the Treasury team at the Potomac Conference she worked for a local Certified Public Accounting firm for over 12 years. She has been the Potomac Conference Corporation accountant for over 20 years and is Trust certified Below are her primary responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Corporation Accounting for the Plant Fund, Revocable Trust and Gift Annuities.
• Processes the teacher, courtesy, Potomac ABC and sub-teacher payrolls.

Diana is married to her wonderful husband (R.W.) and they have two beautiful daughters, two granddaughters and two grandsons whom they enjoy spending time with. She enjoys traveling,

camping and boating.

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalms 118:24

Kanetha Peters

Staff Auditor

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Office Ext: 214

Kanetha Peters, Staff Auditor

Graduated from Oakwood University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, She joined the Potomac Conference in September 2009. Below are her primary responsibilities:

• Auditing Potomac Conference churches in Maryland, D.C . and Virginia.
• Provide JEWEL resources and support.

Kanetha enjoys traveling, reading, trying new and different things as well as spending time with friends and family.

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Philippians 4:13

Charlene Sheffer

Administrative Assistant

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Office Ext: 211

Charlene Sheffer, Administrative Assistant

Charlene received secretarial training at a local technical center and began working in the public sector just after high school. She has 30+ years of service at Potomac in the Education, Youth Ministries, and Treasury Departments.

Her primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting the VP for Finance with clerical duties and other departmental associates as needed.
• Receipting monthly church remittances.
• Data entry for payables.
• Coordinating the laptop computer program for pastors.
• Ordering office supplies and helping to support office equipment maintenance.

Charlene enjoys music and singing in groups, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family and cats.

“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” 

Isaiah 41:31

Mary Beth Sypher

Assistant to the Treasury

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Office Ext: 200

Mary Beth Sypher, Assistant to the Treasury Department Staff

Mary Beth Sypher is assistant to the treasury department staff. She is responsible for invoicing, filing, and assisting with insurance matters. She has served

in Potomac for many years.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28

Kandyce Hallam

Accounting Clerk

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Office Ext: 221

Kandyce Hallam, Accounting Clerk

Kandyce is a graduate of Pacific Union College with an AS in Landscaping. Kandyce worked at Auburn Adventist Academy for 14 years as Student Finance and Student Employment director before joining the Treasury team in September of 2009. Below are her primary responsibilities:

• Receipting
• Entering data
• Miscellaneous clerical tasks

Kandyce is married to Keith (going on 28 years). They have a lovely daughter which is a senior at Andrews University, and two handsome sons, one as taskforce dean at SVA and one a sophomore at Walla Walla University. She enjoys being with her family, photography, and outdoor activities.

“God is faithful and He will not let you be tempted beyond your strength but will provide a way of escape so you’ll be able to overcome.“

I Corinthians 10: 13