Meet OUr Staff

Rev. Dr. Dan Turis holds a Master of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Portland Theological Seminary at George Fox University in May 2025. Dan’s focus for his doctoral studies was on Christian discipleship, drawing from the example of elders in the time of Moses through to the present, and tracing how a robust discipleship ministry leads to real growth for individual Christians and for the church. Dan began ministry with Covenant-First Presbyterian Church in August 2023, bringing genuine enthusiasm to his ministry. He and his wife Leslie live near Cincinnati’s Eden Park, not far from the church, along with their dog, Mac. In Dan’s words, I am thrilled to serve Jesus Christ by being your pastor. It’s clear to me that Christ is up to amazing things in this place, I hope you are as encouraged as I am to see what Christ is doing. I look forward to the future of this great church.
Andrew Hackett currently serves as organist at Covenant-First Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati. Prior appointments include Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis, MN; First Congregational Church in Spencerport, NY; and the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas on the campus of the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. He received his BA in organ performance from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, and his MM in organ performance and literature from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY.  He has performed as choral accompanist and recitalist throughout the US and Europe. As a composer, he has received several commissions from the University of St. Thomas, and his pieces have been premiered by members of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the faculties of the University of St. Thomas and St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.
Genita Heidenreich has been a member of Covenant-First Presbyterian Church since 1998.  Genita graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree in computer science.  After pursuing a computer science career with Lands' End and then Cincinnati Bell Information Systems, she decided to "retire" to become a full-time-mom. During this time she was able to volunteer in many roles at the church. She assumed the position of Church Administrator in 2018 and has enjoyed being able to serve the church and congregation in this role.
Brandon Fine reaches out to students at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) in a partnership with Covenant-First Presbyterian Church and the Coalition for Christian Outreach. Brandon graduated from Cincinnati State University in 2018 with an Associate degree in Arts and Sciences and from Cincinnati Christian University in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. He is currently working toward a Master of Divinity from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.  "I am passionate about campus ministry because I know how lonely and anxious a student can be when they leave their parents and begin this new journey," says Brandon. "I want to be able to walk with students and support them as they take this step. I want to be the voice that leads them into an intimate relationship with Jesus."
About The Campus Ministry
The Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO) is a movement that grew out of partnership with the church to reach college students for Jesus Christ within a 150-mile radius of Pittsburgh. Since its founding, CCO ministry has grown far beyond the dreams of the original founders, both in geography and in scope of influence. It has grown into a ministry that influences not only students for Christ, but universities and communities as well. We estimate that the ripple effect of CCO ministry has extended to over a million people all over the world.  Covenant-First Presbyterian Church and CCO began a new ministry partnership in August 2026 at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

Trained Mezzo Soprano with Degrees in Musicology from University of North Texas State and Opera Performance from Wichita State University.  Yolanda trained in New York City and Italy among other places prior to making Cincinnati home base. Among roles performed throughout her singing career, are Sukuki in Madame Butterfly, the Mother in Amahl and the Night’s Visitors and Baba in Menotti’s the The Medium.  
 
Yolanda and husband, Rob have a son, Roberto and daughters, Kara and Katherine. Retired from solo work, Yolanda enjoys a career at STERIS Corporation where she leads in the Supplier Diversity program
Leroy Harrow, Sexton

Our Music Scholars

Organ Scholar: Christie Lee
Choral Scholars: Ayan Yacob, Soprano
Gretha Fergus, Mezzo Soprano
Natalie Sheppard, Mezzo Soprano
Jarrett Hazleton, Tenor
Laz Clark, Baritone
Andrew Hallam, Baritone
About Our Music Scholar Program
The Covenant-First Presbyterian Church Music Scholars are music students studying at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), and CCM alumni, who hold auditioned positions in the Covenant Choir and as Organ Scholar. The students sing or play in worship each Sunday and are given other performance opportunities throughout the year. The congregation's goal is to provide support and encouragement to the students as they progress through their Conservatory education and to provide an opportunity for the students to practice their craft, focusing on sacred music in the context of traditional worship.