Our Leadership
Meet the Board of Trustees
Joseph Kozakiewicz – President
Member of Safety
Hi there—I joined All Souls shortly before Covid times, so I am excited now to have an opportunity to become more actively involved in the church. I am a lifelong churchgoer, but only at All Souls have I felt I belonged to a church whose teachings I could wholeheartedly support and defend. In August 2023, I will begin my 20th year directing a child welfare program for social work and law students at MSU. In my personal time, I enjoy road cycling, opera, jazz, a wide variety of books and movies, and Duolingo, the app that got me through the lockdown, and high-intensity workouts. My family (wife, seven children, one grandchild) joins me in some of these activities, not so much in some others.
Ted Nichols – Vice President
Member of Environmental Justice and Pastoral Care
Greetings . . . and thanks for exploring the All Souls web pages! I’m a retired college dean and vice president, dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. I love learning, thinking, exploring, and talking with people about their lives and their beliefs. I learned about Unitarian Universalism in college and am so pleased to have found All Souls in the process of our move from PA to MI a few years ago. As a Board member, I look forward to greeting you, getting acquainted with you, and assisting you with any questions or concerns you may have. Peace and good wishes always to you and yours.
Barbara W. Brown – Trustee
Member of Finance, Worship, Safety, Human Resources, and Choir
I have been a UU since I found UUism at age 12. I have served several congregations of which I have been a member, as well as our Association and our district/region. Board of Trustee member starting July 2021.
Chris Eckman – Secretary
Member of Environmental Justice
My first experience with ASCC was the 2019 Christmas Cantata followed by getting involved with the Environmental Justice team. I joined ASCC in 2022. Becoming a member of the Board is a great opportunity to immerse myself into the community and to learn and grow. I am an experiential learner with great love for diversity in all things. Board of Trustee Member starting July 2023.
Doug Donnell – VP Finance
Sharon Diaz – Trustee
Sharon moved to Holland, MI from Chicago in 2020 and joined ASCC in 2022. She has been a UU for over 30 years. She has a Masters of Management degree in Nonprofit Administration and brings with her 24 years of experience in congregational management, including 10 years as a church administrator and 14 years as a synagogue executive director. She is currently serving on the Finance Committee and participates in the West Side UU Supper Club along with other UUs in the Holland area. Sharon joined the ASCC Board of Trustees in 2025.
Mike O’Hair – Trustee
Mike and Sue have been active UU members for about 50 years, from Birmingham to Grosse Pointe to Knoxville. They joined ASCC in 2023. Mike’s career has been in Local government, A Large Utility, Non-Profit Organizations and Church administration primarily as an organizational change agent. MA in Public Administration, BA in Psychology. Mike joined the ASCC Board of Trustees in 2025.
Amy Preston – Trustee
I have been attending All Souls since January 2024 and immediately felt welcomed by our warm and inviting community. Volunteering with event activities and participation in groups has helped me meet many wonderful people here. I look forward to our future. I am a local attorney, have past experience on church boards and committees, and hope to serve All Souls on its Board. Amy joined the ASCC Board of Trustees in 2025.
Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Minutes are available for all church members.
Congregational Voting Procedures