Meet the Staff

Rev. Robert D. Smith

The Rev. Robert D. Smith has served First Presbyterian Church as senior minister since 1992. Bob began his ministry in Badin, N.C. where he served a small congregation for 6 ½ years, then moved to Dallas, Texas where he served a mid-sized suburban church for 3 years before making the move to First Presbyterian in Roanoke. Bob has served the PCUSA for 26 years. He is a graduate of Illinois State University as well as Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. He is married with two adult children. 

Patti Trail

Patti Trail is the Director of Music and Children's Ministries. Born and raised in Salem, Virginia, Patti graduated from Roanoke College with a degree in music. She served as a director of music for sixteen years before taking on the directorship of Children's Programs for the Presbyterian Community Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Mrs. Trail served as our Director of Children's Ministry from August of 2001 until adding Music Ministry responsibilities in February of 2006. She is married and the mother of an adult daughter. 

Pete Guillard

Pete serves as Director of Youth and Adult Christian Education. A new resident to Roanoke and to our staff, Pete has many years of experience challenging young people to follow after Jesus Christ. He is an active outdoorsman and would love the opportunity to speak with you about your family's ministry needs.