BCM Board

Russell retired from PPG industries, Inc. in 2009 after 40 years. From 1969 to 1995, Russell held various research positions at PPG’s Coatings and Resins Research Center. In 1995, Russell was promoted to Director, Energy Purchasing and moved to Corporate Headquarters in Downtown Pittsburgh. The last position Russell held was Director, Supply Quality Assurance & Supplier Development.

Presently, Russell is married to his wife Catherine. They have 6 sons, 16 grandchildren and live in Gibsonia, PA. Russell is a Deacon and Stewardship Campaign Chairperson at Bethany Baptist Church.

In addition, Russell teaches the following courses at the Pittsburgh Layman Bible Institute: (1) Old Testament Survey, (2) New Testament Survey and (3) Christian Doctrine.

Linda Kephart joined the Bethany Community MinistriLinda Kephart joined the Bethany Community Ministries board in October 2019 and serves as the current board secretary.

An active member of City Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Linda’s volunteer work with the BCM Summer Youth Program through CRPC is how she became connected to the BCM board.

A native of western Pennsylvania and a University of Pittsburgh graduate (SHRP ’90), Linda has been married 30 years to her husband Luke and they have three adult children.

In addition to having worked at UPMC toxicology and ICU laboratories in the early 1990s, Linda has been actively involved in community and church service through Homeschool Co-Op, Community Bible Study, Boy Scout and Girl Scout organizations. (Micah 6:8)

Richard serves as treasurer of the board at Bethany Community Ministries.