Rev. Cynthia Engstrom
Lead Pastor
Rev. Cynthia Engstrom became Lead Pastor at Travis Park Church in July 2022, coming from Universal City United Methodist Church. She is a mom of two beautiful young adult children, Sarah and Neil.
Cynthia is a second career clergy. Her M Div. was completed at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (APTS) in Austin. She followed immediately with a Master of Art in Religion, concentration in Theological Ethics at the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest. She is now in the final stages of a Doctor of Ministry Degree at APTS with a concentration in Christian Spirituality; her research centers on community mobilization for the sake of transformation and systemic change.
At the Conference level, she Chairs the Transforming Community Vision Team (TCVT) and serves as a member of the Transforming Communities Network (TCN) Design and Development Team, which trains congregational/ community cohorts to be facilitators of community change. She also serves on the Methodist Healthcare Ministry (MHM) Board, which is transitioning to an augmented focus on social determinates of health, such as poverty.
Rev. Johnny (Juan) Cantu, Jr.
Director of Mission, Service & Justice
Rev. Juan Cantú Jr. (Johnny), born in Edinburg, Texas, is a father of two children, a husband to Jose, and has served as an Elder in the United Methodist Church since 2016. In January 2025, he was appointed to Travis Park UMC to pursue his passion for extending the church’s reach beyond its physical walls, actively engaging with the community, and embracing those who are marginalized. He is dedicated to fostering leadership development, equipping individuals to become strong witnesses for Christ, and offering love and compassion to all.
Johnny’s educational background includes a BA in Psychology from Texas Lutheran University and theological studies at Perkins School of Theology through the Course of Studies School at Southern Methodist University. His ministerial experience spans over two decades, with service at several United Methodist churches in South Texas, including Faysville UMC in Edinburg, Bethel UMC in Raymondville, La Trinidad UMC in Seguin, Oxford UMC in San Antonio, and Emmanuel UMC in Austin, where he served as Senior Pastor. Throughout his career, he has actively contributed to various conference and district committees, deepening his missional understanding of the United Methodist Church.
Rev. Bob Clark
Director of SYNAGO & Spiritual Formation for Adults
Rev. Bob Clark is an ordained elder in the Rio Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Bob received a Bachelor of Christian Ministry from Wayland Baptist University, completed the basic five-year course of study at Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas, and did his advanced work at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
He served communities in the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio and Schertz, Texas before coming to Travis Park Church. Early in his career, Bob’s service on the Texas/Mexico border awakened a passion for working with communities to build shalom. That passion led to his work as CEO of the Pharr Community Outreach Project and to certification, in 2010, as a regional trainer for Communities of Shalom.
Bob served the former Southwest Texas Conference as coordinator for Communities of Shalom and as a coach/consultant for the Healthy Church Initiative. He has specialized training in community organizing, group facilitation, church planting and revitalization, and Asset Based Community Development.
Children & Youth Ministry
Analisa Vitola
Family Life Director
Analisa Vitola is a lifelong member of Travis Park United Methodist Church. Her family has been involved in the church ministry beginning in the 1940s! Analisa began her church career in Ms. Patty’s Littlest Angels choir at the age of 3. Once beginning grade school, she was a committed member to the Cherub Choir under the direction of Ms. Betty Telford. In middle and high school, she sang, danced, and performed in the Emmaus Singers enthusiastically led by Michael Kahl, Rev. Joe Stoebough, and Dr. Gary Mabry. Analisa was also a devoted 7-year member of the youth group led by one of her favorite people, Rev. Evan Jones. After graduating from Texas State University, she returned to San Antonio, joined the Sanctuary Choir, now under the direction of Analisa’s first Travis Park friend, Caroline Bonner Collins, and assisted with the Joyful Noise! children’s choir for 10 years. She is honored to be part of staff in her position of Family Life Director as she stands on the shoulders of giants that continue to guide her faith journey.
Kristy Everheart
Lead Godly Play Storyteller
Kristy joined Travis Park Church in January 2023. That fall, she served as a doorperson in our Godly Play room before taking Core Training to become a certified storyteller. Before becoming a stay-at-home-mom, Kristy was a children’s minister and a mechanical engineer. She loves combining those skills in this ministry by both building the materials and preparing the stories. Her primary goal is to provide kids with as many tools as possible to connect to God both in community and as individuals.
Weddings & Events
Chad Ozment
Experience Director / Weddings & Events
Chadwick Ozment is a seasoned Experience Director with more than 25 years of expertise in the travel and hospitality industry, specializing in high-level event execution and exceptional guest engagement. Known for leading teams through complex, large-scale events, he brings a sharp focus on flawless logistics, elevated service, and unforgettable experiences. His ability to coordinate staff, anticipate client needs, and manage every high-touch detail ensures each event runs seamlessly from planning through execution, consistently delivering excellence at every stage.
Please email events@travispark.org or call (210) 226-8341 x333
Music & Worship
Lou Caroline Collins
Director of Music and Worship
Caroline Collins is honored to be directing choirs at the church where she grew up and participated in choirs throughout her life. Before leading music at Travis Park Church, she successfully taught music at Nimitz Middle School, first as assistant band director and then as head choir director. Caroline graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in Instrumental Music Studies. It is a joy for Caroline to lead choirs at Travis Park Church, especially since her husband, mother, and two daughters are able to participate in the ensembles. Caroline believes that music can be the bridge that connects all kinds of people, creates a common ground, and can help us see past differences to create an environment that nourishes the soul and energizes the spirit.
Matthew Olivares
Contemporary Worship Leader
Kevin is the Director of Handbells at Travis Park. He has been attending Travis Park since 2013 and has been a participant in the bell choir for most of that time, stepping in as director in 2022. Music has been a part of Kevin’s life since 6th grade band. Kevin is an oboe player and met his wife, Caroline, while on the drumline playing cymbals in the Longhorn Band at The University of Texas at Austin. Together they have 3 beautiful daughters who are active in the children’s ministry at Travis Park! Kevin also sings in the Sanctuary Choir, under the direction of his wife, and is currently the chair of the Travis Park United Methodist Church Foundation Board.
Kevin Collins
Director of Handbells
Dr. Shelbie Simmons
Organist
Office Staff & Volunteers
Shirley Watkins has been a member of Travis Park Church since 1973. She began volunteering with church membership when her children left home and she found herself without purpose. It was a good fit, as she likes accurate record-keeping and order. She has a deep love of Travis Park Church and its people: past, present and future.
She and her husband, Phil, are the parents of 3 adult daughters who were raised at Travis Park Church, and are the grandparents of 5.
She is an active participant with the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty and a member of the Community Board of Methodist Healthcare System.
Shirley Watkins
Church Membership
Juliette Clark serves as the Communications Director at Travis Park Church. She joined the church in 2020, during the COVID pandemic, before she even sat foot in the beautiful sanctuary.
Juliette loves the mission and ministries of Travis Park Church and believes that every human is precious and belongs fully at God’s table.
In her spare time she enjoys gardening, reading, spending time with her husband Joe, scrolling social media and liking things, and exploring with the Explorers Group of Travis Park.
Juliette Clark
Communications Director
Megan Paterson
Mission, Service & Justice
Ryan brings over 20 years of international experience in event production, design, and television—but what truly sets him apart is his heart for people. He’s passionate about helping couples bring their unique vision to life, creating moments filled with joy, beauty, and ease. Whether you’re dreaming big or keeping it intimate, Ryan is your calm and creative guide every step of the way. He’s known for building seamless workflows that take the stress out of planning, so you can focus on what matters most—celebrating love. With Ryan, you’re in caring, capable hands, because around here, wishes really do come true.
Ryan Jurica
Congregational Care / Communications
Frank Cruz
Operations Director
Sally Cook
Finance Director
Bobbi Kroll is new to Texas and Travis Park Church, which she and her husband LeRoy joined in October 2022. Their two grown children settled in Texas first. Being devoted grandparents, they followed upon retirement. Travis Park Church and its Corazon Ministries were “love at first visit” for the Krolls. They enjoy the first Sunday breakfast crew and Bobbi is grateful to be part of the awesome Deborah’s House team. The church makes them think of Heaven because love and grace is shown for every person.
She was a history educator for thirty years, spanning grade 7 through to the university level. When she closed the classroom door for the last time, she hoped there would be some avenue to continue what she loved–teaching and helping others understand life better based on past experiences. When the dynamic stories of Travis Park Church became known and the need to organize its archival records became clear, she volunteered to help lead that work. She is currently pursuing certification in the art of archiving through an online course created by the United Methodist Church.
Bobbi loves to spend time with family and friends. Together, she and LeRoy enjoy eating out, cooking, traveling, reading, and having time to hang out with folks.
Bobbi Kroll
Church Historian
Thelma Ramos
Receptionist
Ash Dulin
A/V Director
Leadership Board
(Formerly known as Church Council)
The Leadership Board represents the interests of all Travis Park Church members through Church Governance. The Leadership Board is supported by task groups to bring the mission, vision, goals and strategies of Travis Park Church to life.
2026 Leadership Board Members
Bobbi Kroll
Brandy Lybeck – SPRC Chair
Cynthia Engstrom – ex officio
Darrell Bell-Tenorio – Membership Chair
David Stone – Chair & Trustee
Frank Cruz
Jessica Styles
Kendall Waller
Kevin Hutchison – Lay Leader
Sally Cook – Treasurer
Larry Fay
Stacy Harless