Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld, Director of Music

Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld is a lifelong Presbyterian with deep roots in music.  She holds bachelor’s and master's degrees in music and a second master's degree in theatre from East Texas A & M University.  She holds a doctorate in theatre from Southern Illinois University. She has performed professionally for many years in plays and musicals, as well as being a solo vocalist. Additionally, Nancy Jo is in demand as an adjudicator for the University Interscholastic League and judges one-act play competitions for junior high and high schools all over Texas.  She is a Life Member of Texas Educational Theatre Association and Texas Theatre Adjudicators Organization. She taught music and theatre at Howard Payne University for 34 years before taking early retirement. She is a co-founder and the Artistic Director of Brownwood Lyric Theatre where she directs plays and musicals as well as overseeing all productions. 

Nancy Jo is a Ruling Elder and conducts the sanctuary choir as well as helping  plan worship as a member of the Worship Committee. She delights in serving God and her church family.

Rosalie Pizarro, Administrative Assistant

Rosalie Pizarro was born and raised in Brownwood.  She is the youngest of 12 children with 5 girls and 3 brothers living.  Her parents are deceased along with 2 sisters and 2 brothers.  Rosalie and her husband Romeo and have 3 children.  Hector lives in Weatherford,  and Ignacio and Benita live in Austin.  They also have 5 granddaughters.

Rosalie and Romeo are lifetime members of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and love being active in the church. 

 After graduating from High School, Rosalie went to work for GTE as a secretary for the Engineering Dept.  After working 15 years for General Telephone, the Engineering Dept. was moved to San Angelo.  Given the option to move or commute to San Angelo, Rosalie chose to stay in Brownwood.  With help of my her friend and GTE supervisor Bill Faircloth, she was hired by the Brownwood Independent School District.  After working in accounting for 1 year, Rosalie became the secretary at Northwest Elementary School, the same Elementary School she attended and all 3 of her children also attended. After 5 years as secretary Rosalie became the Parent Liaison.  She loved working with children, parents and especially with grandparents that were raising their grandchildren.  After working for B.I.S.D. for 25 years, in January of 2015 she retired to spend more time with grandchildren.  Both Rosalie and her husband are retirees of the Brownwood Independent School District.

"God is at work in the world and calls us to service. We have all been given spiritual gifts and talents.  In September, 2016 I was asked if I would be willing to apply for a part-time position of Office Assistant here at Union Presbyterian Church.  Not knowing what to expect, I applied and am truly blessed to work in the church office on Monday’s and Wednesday’s.   As Office Assistant, I pay church bills, answer the phone, help prepare the church bulletin and help Pastor House as needed.  I do receive a salary, but to me the most inspiring part of working at Union Presbyterian Church is the spiritual love and friendship of all parishioners.

I indeed have a new chapter in my life.  To continue to worship God regularly, though there are many challenges, much suffering and at times life is tough.  Union Presbyterian Church has reminded me that spiritual growth is enhanced by doing the work of GOD through prayer, sharing our faith with others, witnessing to our faith and loving our neighbor."