Meet Our Staff

The Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams

Pastor

Pastor Kendra Grams (she/her/hers) has served as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Hudson since 2018. She is passionate about embodying God’s expansive and welcoming love for all, following Jesus’ way of justice and peace, and leaning into the creative work of the Holy Spirit. In the wider community, Kendra serves as the Chair of the Presbytery of Twin Cities Area Anti-Racism Task Force, offers coaching as an International Coaching Federation coach in training, and moderates the River Channel’s Western Wisconsin Journal Conversations with Clergy.

Kendra previously served as Associate Pastor for Family Ministries at Potomac Presbyterian Church, in Potomac, Maryland (in suburban Washington, D.C.); as a pastoral intern at congregations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Chicago, Illinois; and as a chaplain at hospitals in Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C.

Kendra’s husband Ted Carroll (a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota) is a high school Spanish teacher. Kendra and Ted live in North Hudson with their two children, Toby and Anika. 

Kendra holds a Bachelor of Arts from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with majors in Biology and German Studies and a minor in Religion; a Masters of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois; and a Doctorate of Ministry in Church Leadership Excellence from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.

Cathy Harter

Office Administrator

Cathy Harter (she/her/hers) has served as the Office Administrator of First Presbyterian Church since 2009. She has multiple duties and responsibilities including church finances, producing weekly worship media, updating the website, sending out weekly notices, and assisting the pastor, committee chairs, and members as needed.

What Cathy most enjoys about her work at First Presbyterian is how everything—including her daily duties, the members and friends of the First Presbyterian family, the mission and service programs of the church, and the role of the church in the community—continually grows and changes.

Cathy grew up in River Falls and received an Associate’s Degree in Marketing at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Her work history includes business management, client services, and accounting. Her spare time is filled with gardening, home improvement projects, and watching her nine exceptional grandchildren grow.

Heather Tank

Co-Director of Music & Accompanist-Organist

Heather Tank (she/her/hers) joined the staff of First Presbyterian in mid-2025. She is an active pianist in the St. Croix Valley. For over a decade, she accompanied the Festival Chorus and the Choral Society at the Phipps Center for the Arts. She continues to remain active with the Phipps as a volunteer member of their Music Council.

Heather also supports local area schools and communities with her music, including musicals at River Falls High School, the New Richmond Middle School choirs, and the New Richmond Community Chorus. She has also played for many churches in the area.

Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts from UW-Eau Claire in Communication Studies with a Music minor. She works as a principal technical writer and has lived in Hudson with her husband, Chris, for over 30 years. They have two adult-aged children.

Amy Fairgrieve

Nursery Attendant

Amy Fairgrieve (she/her/hers) began her service as our Nursery Attendant in May 2025. She is a student at University Wisconsin-River Falls, currently working on a double major of Animal Science – Equine and Dairy Science with hopes of being a large animal large animal veterinarian. She enjoys being with kids or animals, reading, and learning about new things.