Married to Matthew
Accepted Jesus Christ as Savior at age 5
Moved to Knoxville at the age of 10
Received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Bob Jones University
 Secondary degree in Graphic Design from Pellissippi
Member of West Park since 1982
Joined West Park staff in 2007

Tara currently serves as the Director of Communications & Connections, overseeing the church’s various communication channels, including the bulletin, social media, flyers, newsletters, and other forms of outreach. Before stepping into her current role, Tara served on the Communication Team as the Graphic and Print Developer for more than 15 years.

She is passionate about clearly communicating the mission of the church and, most importantly, the truth of God’s Word to the church body and the surrounding community. Her desire to connect people with the message of Christ is evident through her involvement in hosting the Impact the World podcast and serving as a worship leader in the choir. Through these platforms, she seeks to encourage others in their faith and help share the gospel with a broader audience.

As Director of Connections, Tara also has a heart for helping people feel welcomed and find meaningful connections within the church family. Her ultimate desire is to see believers grow in their relationship with Christ, develop as disciples who actively engage in His work, and share His love with one another and the surrounding community.