Meet our pastor and staff
First Presbyterian Church of Polson
Jackie Rettig
Church Administrator
Jackie has been the administrator for the yoked Polson and Dayton churches since 2018. We greatly appreciate her capable, friendly, and helpful approach to matters large and small.
Arlene Kintz
Director, Chancel Choir
Arlene has directed the chancel choir since 1997. She also rings hand bells with the "Copeland Memorial Ringers" and sings in a gospel quartet and a Sweet Adeline chorus.
Bob Mazurek
Director, Copeland Memorial Ringers Bell Choir
Bob has directed the hand bell choir, named in memory of the
Rev. Dr. William D. Copeland, since 2016. Bob served many years as a band director in the Polson school district.
Gay Cochran
Organist/Pianist
Gay has been our organist and pianist since 1985. She also teaches piano and accompanies students in the Polson area in school performances and music competitions.
Rev. Dr. Ronald B. Fritts
Interim Pastor, May 2019 - May 2020
Ron has been a Christian for forty-six years and a pastor for forty. He is married and is the father of two lovely daughters and four amazing grandchildren. Having lived most of his days back East, he has discovered the beauty and blessings of life in Montana. He is grateful for the privilege of serving First Presbyterian Church in Polson and Polson's yoked church the Community Presbyterian Church in Dayton. His mission in life is to help people discover the unfathomable riches of knowing Jesus Christ and living for him.