Senior Pastor

Pastor Naomi Hartman joined the Lutheran Church of the Foothills community in December 2021.  After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Texas Lutheran University, Pastor Naomi went on to receive her Masters in Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg.  She was ordained as a Pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on November 29, 2009, at her home church in Abilene, Texas.

For twelve years she served congregations in rural Nebraska and urban and suburban Maryland. Along with her husband, Rev. Greg Hartman, and their three children, Pastor Naomi is excited to participate in a congregation of faith that actively proclaims the inclusion of all God’s people in worship and fellowship.  She strongly advocates for Anti-Racism, Radical Hospitality and LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in our communities and, most importantly, in Christ’s church. She supports Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries and is a member of Proclaim, a professional community for LGBTQIA+ Lutheran ministry leaders.

Pastor Naomi invites you to join us for worship and fellowship at Lutheran Church of the Foothills. Come and feel the welcome and supportive love of these servants of God who are called to share God’s love with all people.  

Music Ministry Leader

Chad Pittman is a full-time musician—conductor, educator, and organist—who believes in the amazing transformational power of music. He is currently a DMA student in Choral Conducting at The University of Arizona.

Active as a guest conductor and clinician, he served as Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music at Yavapai College (AZ). In 2025, Chad was also featured as guest conductor at Carnegie Hall with Midamerica Productions, where he led the festival choir and professional soloists/instrumentalists in Bruckner’s F Minor Mass.

Mr. Pittman taught secondary choral music in schools for nearly a decade. His groups consistently earned top ratings/placements at adjudications/competitions/festivals, and were frequently called upon to collaborate with professional organizations and artists/ensembles.

An active church musician and performer, Chad Pittman is currently the Music Ministry Leader at Lutheran Church of the Foothills. Before his move to Arizona, he served as Director of Music and Organist for St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Massillon (OH).

Chad is co-founder of Two Men and a Bench — a traveling organ duo — with duet partner Mark Thewes. He is also active in the Paderewski Duo, a collaboration with violinist, Wanda Sobieska.

Chad holds a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Michigan State University, a Master of Educational Administration from Cleveland State University, and a Bachelor of Music Education and Organ from the Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music.

When not making music and collaborating with amazing folks, Chad Pittman enjoys traveling and is an excited and curious “foodie.” An animal lover, he frequently volunteers at local shelters and enjoys spending time with his cats and faithful, rambunctious Chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund), Hank!

Los Campañeros Bell Choir Director 

Gloria Hoyme directs Los Campaneros, Lutheran Church of the Foothills' recently constituted handbell choir. Gloria has been playing handbells in worship since 1981. She is an experienced handbell choir director, having directed youth and adult bell choirs in United Church of Christ and ELCA Lutheran congregations in Tucson for many years. ​

Gloria is a teacher by training and experience. She received her BA in elementary and special education magna cum laude from Augustana University in Sioux Falls SD, and her MA in special education and rehabilitation from the University of Arizona. She has taught students in a variety of settings in Illinois, Vermont, Southern and Northern California, South Dakota and Arizona. 

She and her husband Gene enjoy music of all types, travel and spending time with their three children and six grandchildren. 

Bookkeeper

Brenda Jordan is the bookkeeper for Lutheran Church of the Foothills. She has over 30 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping and human resources management. She is a Certified Bookkeeper and is a member of AIPB. In addition, Brenda has specific skills in bookkeeping for congregations of various sizes. Originally from central Minnesota, Brenda has lived in Tucson for many years. 

Office Administrator

Stacy has over 35 years experience in marketing, education, and community service. A graduate of the University of Illinois, she worked as a copywriter in in-house marketing departments for various companies, then later switched to teaching in elementary schools both in central Illinois and Arizona. In addition, she has had the opportunity to volunteer with a variety of community organizations. At home, Stacy loves to hike local trails and attend Tucson Pops concerts with her husband, Andy, bake artisanal bread, and read lots of books.