Staff

Get to know the leadership team.

Meet our Leadership Team

Mike McGuire - Senior Pastor

Mike McGuire helped merge two churches into The Fountain Church in 2017. Since then, he has served as the Fountain's Senior Pastor. He is a true "Pastor" in the sense that he truly cares for people connected to our church family! Pastor Mike is married to his wife, Charla, and they have two sons, Jesse (and Kara) and Garrett.

Pastor Mike McGuire

Emily Leatherbarrow - Director of Development & Engagement

Emily Leatherbarrow is the President and Founder of Sisters of Grace, a ministry rescuing girls from human trafficking in Thailand. Emily and her husband James were married in 2002 and have three children, Juliet, Camille, and Everett. Emily has a heart for evangelism and to see all people experience the life-changing freedom of the Gospel of Jesus!

Carol Gann - Splash Kids Director

Carol Gann began serving the children and families of the Fountain Church in 2020 as the Splash Kids Director. Mrs. Carol does an amazing job of connecting with families outside of Sunday mornings because she loves to see kids grow up to know Jesus. She is married to Victor, who runs a local tutoring business.

Carol Gann

Lester Ruiz - Worship Pastor

Lester Ruiz joined the Fountain Family in the Fall of 2020 as the Worship Pastor. Pastor Lester has two lovely daughters, Victoria and Sophia. He also serves as the Vice President of the organization StartCHURCH.

Pastor Lester Ruiz

Calen Dees - Next Gen Paster

Calen Dees is the newest addition to the Fountain Pastoral Staff! As Next Gen Pastor, Calen oversee all departments of ministry from Middle School and High School to Young Adults. Calen attended Southeastern University and has multiple years of ministry experience in a wide range of departments. Pastor Calen strives to promote an energized, relatable, and relational culture that is engaging to all students and Young Adults here at the Fountain. 


Trina Saltz - Office Administrator

Trina Saltz has been a part of the Fountain Family from the beginning in 2017. She has served as the Office Administrator for the church since 2021. Serving people with love, she strives to make every person feel valued. Trina is married to her husband Chris. They have 3 adult children, Lindsey (and Kendall), Maddie (and Chase), and Evan. She also has 2 grandchildren, Tatum and Bowen.

Trina Saltz