Barbara Ranta serves as Associate Stated Clerk, providing administrative management and staff support for a number of interrelated ecclesiastical and program areas within the Presbytery, including the Committee on Ministry, the Committee on Preparation for Ministry, the Nominating Committee, the Council and for Presbytery Meetings. She provides support and service in the management of the Stated Clerk's office, and helps to coordinate functions between the Executive, Stated Clerk, and Moderators of Presbytery and Council on a wide variety of projects. Barbara is an ordained elder and has served the Presbytery since 1994.