Our Family
Chris Votta loves his family: he has two sisters Kelsey and Catelyn, one brother Greg and of course his mom Michele and dad Steve. Chris graduated from Catonsville High School in 2004 and has done some work toward a Computer Engineering Degree at University of Maryland Baltimore County. Chris is a valued, hard working Logistics Manager at Target where he has worked for the last 4.5 years. Chris is a vital part of our Worship Team as a Key Board player and someone who understands music theory better than most. If you want to know someone who has a great smile and a easy going attitude get to know Chris. Chris has a great time watching movies, playing pool, reading, working with computers and of course enjoys anything at all about the Ravens. Chris spends too much time at work and therefore has a boring life.
Jamie Munn is our Administrative guru. She's a mom with two very energetic, fun loving, outgoing kids. Caleb is 5 years old and loves to run, wrestle, and play video games; Camryn, aka Cammie, Jamie's 3 year old daughter is kind hearted, relational and loves to dance in front of an audience. Jamie puts her skills and gifts to work at Matt's House as our Administrative Assistant; she also helps with the Young Moms Support Group and our Frontline Team. Jamie, just like her kids, is very energetic and outgoing, she's a get it done kind of young woman! If there is a need Jamie's figuring out how to help. She graduated in 2004 and is slowly working her way through the Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville. Jamie admits that she's still exploring what she wants to do when she grows up, she's still dreaming big dreams and is committed to a journey that sees her dreams realized. Jamie is very relational and loves to hang with old friends or make new ones so you can find her where every you find people: restaurants, bars, clubs, etc. She loves playing with her two wonderful children, watching Cammie take Ballet and Caleb play baseball. She's excited and a little scared about Caleb's trying football this season. Jamie's favorite drink when hanging with friends is SoCo and Lime. So if you meet Jamie you'll find a warm, fun loving, caring person ready to listen or jump in and role up her sleeves and "Get Errr Done!"
Corey Matlak lives in a full house with lots of family and friends. He is a very important part of the Worship Team and plays the Bass Guitar and Key Boards. Corey graduated from Catonsville College Baltimore County with an Associate's Degree in Networking and Technology; he also is a graduate of Catonsville High School. Corey does heavy lifting as a Package Handler for UPS on the "Night Shift." He loves video games; Warhammer 40K, role playing games, adventure and exploration, as well as, playing and listening to music. Corey is looking to go to Washington Bible College in the near future; his favorite beer is Yingleng Black and Tan, and his favorite Cigar is Tijuana Rum flavored. Just in case you are wondering Corey is a deep thinker who often finds himself serving as a group stabilizing force.
Josh Scheurich is currently living at home and attending the Community College of Baltimore County. He works hard bussing tables at the Suburban Club in Pikesville, Maryland. Josh is part of our Worship Band and beats on the drums. For fun Josh enjoys video gaming, listening to and playing music, hanging out with friends, and playing card games. Josh is a bit of an outdoorsman who loves camping and hiking.
George and Rachel Scheurich have three daughters and a son (Jessica, Tammy, Amanda and Joshua) with two wonderful grandsons Demetris and Dasan. They provide a stable home environment for three other young men who are struggling finding their way in life. George graduated from Christ Seminary with a Master of Divinity and has served as a pastor in several Lutheran Churches. Currently George is employed by Lockheed Martin as a Senior Information Systems Analyst at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid. As part of the Matt's House team George teaches, gives great advice and is part of the church Communications team. For fun George loves role play games, reading fantasy books, playing computer games and studying Greek Mythology. His wife of many years, Rachel, loves caring for people and her cat Max. She plays keyboard with the Worship Team and sings backup vocals. Rachel loves working with children and is a great mom. For the past 15 years Rachel has worked hard as a Pharmacy Technician at Rite Aid. She loves going to Worship Team practice, reading novels by Christian authors, watching CSI, Law and Order, and FBI movies. Another joy for Rachel is spending time caring for her grand children. Get to know Rachel she's got a great heart and a gentle presence.
Dan and Kerry Hiett were married in May 2009. Dan and Kerry have been a part of the Core Team since the beginning, April 1, 2007, yes, "April Fool's Day" they use their gifts, and talents to make Matt's House an awesome new community. Dan is our in house Financial Director; and is part of the team that manages church communications. Dan and Kerry enjoy sharing their lives as co-leaders in the Couples Life Together Group. Dan attends Anne Arundel Community College majoring in engineering. He works as a Technical Drafter in Annapolis. Dan spends lots of time hanging out with Kerry, watching movies and catching the occasional Red Sox game when they come to Baltimore. His favorite movie quote is from Brave Heart, "Every man dies, but not every man really lives!" Kerry is the lead vocalist and Worship Team leader. She was homeschooled, graduated with an Associate's Degree from Howard Community College and now attends Towson University, majoring in Deaf Studies. Kerry loves having fun with friends, watching movies, quilting, cooking and spending time with her honey...Dan!
Martin Feigelis and his family (Me, Myself and I) grew up in Howard County and graduated from Howard High School, the oldest high school in Howard County. He graduated from Howard Community College in 2004 with an Associate's Degree and transferred to the University of Baltimore County and is currently working on a degree in Humanities. Martin loves his full time gig as a Para-Educator at Wilde Lake Middle School and has a blast as a the Campus Life Middle and High School Club leader. Martin, as an Eagle Scout, thoroughly enjoys camping, hiking, canoeing, video gaming, watching movies and football. His favorite brew is a Black and Tan.
Gordon and Jessica Cone jumped into this Matt's House thing in the beginning. They were married in May of 2007 right after the Core Team began to meet and dream. Gordon our Tech Team lead also co-leads the Campus Life Middle School and High School Clubs along with Jessica. They both also co-lead the Couples Life Together Group. Gordon graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County with a Bachelor's in Computer Science. He works Full-Time as a Software Engineer and IT Support Part Time for Metro-Maryland Youth for Christ. Fun for Gordon = playing video games, watching TV, and movies. Gordon is shy, NOT Anti-social, so you can talk to him. Jessica serves as our Children's Director and graduated with a Bachelor's in Health Sciences from the University of Science in Philadelphia. She has her 90 hour Certification in Child Care and worked as a teacher at Columbia Academy for 2 years, she loves kids. For fun Jessica hangs and plays with her two young nephews, watches TV and puts together puzzles.
Rob and Allison Benson have two fantastically challenging kids: Jesse Lee and Faith Marie. Rob serves as the Lead Pastor of Matt's House and has a very interesting past...he was an Army Infantry Officer, Baltimore City Police Officer and most recently work for Metro-Maryland Youth for Christ establishing youth outreach programs in Howard County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City. Rob also graduated from Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, MD; graduated with Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Graduate work on Masters of Criminal Justice; Rob did the majority of his work on a Master of Divinity at Capitol Bible Seminary and is completing the last few credit hours through Logo's University. Rob loves to hike, bike, read, watch movies with friends and wrestle with Jesse. Sometimes you can catch him enjoying a Blackwater Stout, from the Blackwater Brewing Company in Davis, WV. Some people close to Rob even think he is a little crazy. Allison leads the Young Moms Support Group, Women's Life Together Group, and the Front Line Team. She graduated from Wilde Lake High School, and from Ohio University with a major in Telecommunications. She works part time at Bellows Spring Elementary School as a lunch and recess monitor. Allison loves to watch movies, hang with girlfriends, go to Starbucks, dance, hike and listen to music.