John Knox - Staff Bios

The Rev. Ken Meunier "returned home" to John Knox Presbytery as the Associate Executive Presbytery in October of 2000. Ken grew up in Galesville, WI and was under care of John Knox as this Presbytery began its history 24 years ago. Since his ordination in 1981, he has served as Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian in Shakopee, MN and Memorial Presbyterian in Phoenix, AZ before becoming pastor of the yoked Spencer Memorial Presbyterian in Lemmon, SD and Hope Presbyterian in Keldron, SD.

Ken is a business education graduate of Wisconsin State University - Eau Claire, where he met his wife, Ann. Following graduation, he taught high school business in Lomira, WI and Stevens Point, WI. Between those two teaching assignments, he was drafted in the US Army, married his college sweetheart, Ann, served in Vietnam, and managed a Minnesota Fabrics Store in Downers Grove, IL. Ken answered his call to the ministry following a brief stint as a dairy farmer.

Ken is an avid sports enthusiast and those around him know his favorites ( and not so favorites) in nearly every sport. He especially follows college basketball and playoff hockey. He loves going to movies, eating fast food and dancing with Ann.

Alyson Janke is an elder, member of First Presbyterian Church, Westfield, WI. She and her husband, Terry, own and operate a dairy farm near Westfield.

Alyson has been involved in John Knox Presbytery practically her whole life. She served a term as Vice Moderator and Moderator of Presbytery and chairperson of Presbytery Council. She also served on several other task forces and committees of the Presbytery, including many years on Presbytery Council and a term on the Committee on Preparation for Ministry. Alyson's experience and education in the wider church include serving as a General Assembly Commissioner and serving a term on the General Assembly Council. She has taught Presbyterian Polity at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.

Other interests include homemaking activities such as cooking, sewing, gardening and preserving produce. She and Terry have three adult children: Tim, an accountant in Chicago; Steve, a third-generation dairy farmer; and Margaret, a sophomore at Carroll College. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carroll College in Waukesha, WI.

Alyson is in her third term as Stated Clerk.

Judy has been employed at John Knox Presbytery since 1987. Her duties include providing support service to the executive staff and the organization, office administration and financial administration.

Judy and her husband Jerry have three grown children and seven grandchildren. They live about 18 miles northwest of Richland Center where they own and operate a family farm on which they raise Polled Hereford cattle.