MEET Our Team
Rev. Dan Wunderlich
Pastor
What do you love about Lakeside?
We are a genuinely friendly church! It is easy to say that, but I feel like we embody it as well.
What do you do for fun in your free time?
Reading, watching college football, and swimming in the pool with my wife and daughter.
What is your favorite place to visit, eat, or shop in our area?
When the weather is nice, you will find me on the rooftop at the Willow Tree Cafe enjoying some amazing German sausage and a giant pretzel.
Rob Lewis
Worship Leader
What do you love about Lakeside?
I love the people!
What do you do for fun in your free time?
Ride my motorcycle and hang out with the family.
What is your favorite place to visit, eat, or shop in our area?
I love to eat at Kona Poke and Red Robin.
Wendy Votino
Office Administrator
Youth & Family Director
What do you love about Lakeside?
I love that Lakeside is friendly and welcoming.
What do you do for fun in your free time?
In my free time I like to go to lunch or dinner with friends and I love to go to the beach.
What is your favorite place to visit, eat, or shop in our area?
I like to have lunch at Longhorn Steakhouse.
Ryan Ganaban
Ministry Coordinator
What do you love about Lakeside?
I love the way you can get involved in the life of the church! I can’t wait to serve and grow alongside folks here, and take part in our Life Groups!
What do you do for fun in your free time?
In my free time, I love to read all kinds of books, play disc golf, and play board games!
What is your favorite place to visit, eat, or shop in our area?
I’m new here to Central Florida so I’m super open to learning about all the best local spots.
Lisa Antonik
Communications Coordinator
What do you love about Lakeside?
I love all the fun, generous, and supportive people I get to work and worship with.
What do you do for fun in your free time?
I love spending time with my family and friends – we are a football loving family – so really enjoy all the games – from high school to college to NFL.
What is your favorite place to visit, eat, or shop in our area?
I love spending time in beautiful downtown Sanford. The District restaurant is among one of my favorites!
Dana Morse
Children & Young Families Director
What do you love about Lakeside?I love how welcoming everyone is and how it feels like a family from the first time you visit!
What do you do for fun in your free time?
In my free time you can find me hanging out with my husband, son, and our two dogs. We love swimming, traveling, and I am a board game lover.
What is your favorite place to visit, eat, or shop in our area?
Kona Poke, Target, and because my son is obsessed-Chick-fil-a!
Marti Pacheco
Preschool Director
What do you love about Lakeside?
I love God and the people at Lakeside. Some of my very best friends are here.
What do you do for fun in your free time?
My free time is spent with family and friends. Usually dinner and shopping.
What is your favorite place to visit, eat, or shop in our area?
Bobby and I like most types of food and we like trying new places. We like to visit the beach and my favorite place to shop is Home Goods.
Renee Carbia
Assistant Preschool Director
What do you love about Lakeside?
Lakeside feels like home! After traveling around the country a bit, it has been wonderful to be welcomed back with open arms by my Lakeside Family.
What do you do for fun in your free time?
I love spending time with my family. Jose is my high school sweetheart and wonderful husband for 36 yrs. We are both so proud of our 3 adult children and don’t get me started on our grandchildren, Reid and Quinn!
What is your favorite place to visit, eat, or shop in our area?
I love shopping at T.J. Max or Marshall’s and my favorite place to eat is anywhere that serves Thai food!
Cynthia Hernandez
Director of First Impressions
What do you love about Lakeside?
Many places will say they are friendly and inviting but we here at Lakeside truly do strive to be as friendly , welcoming and embrace our community all through Gods grace. Being a part of a team of such caring individuals is so uplifting and inspiring.
What do you do for fun in your free time?
In my free time I do a lot of crafts , kayaking somewhere in Florida , spending time at the beach or going on nature trails with my husband and daughter.
What is your favorite place to visit, eat, or shop in our area?
My favorite places to visit are Tennessee (Go Titans), Southern California and Texas. Our signature dining spot is Goodfellas in Orange City you’ll find us there at least every week! And Palate Coffee in Sanford their mission is amazing we should all support. Shopping in our area we always support local places like Sophie & Trey, and Gandi Boutique.
Melissa Lewis
Bookkeeper
What do you love about Lakeside?
I love the community and heart of Lakeside. Being able to live, love, serve, and fellowship among such incredible people is a blessing to me.
What do you do for fun in your free time?
I enjoy taking walks, photography, reading books, and being with friends and family in my free time.
What is your favorite place to visit, eat, or shop in our area?
I love to visit downtown Sanford, and like to eat at Kona Poke and Chicken Salad Chick. I also love Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.
Christa Gonzalez
Worship Coordinator
What do you love about Lakeside?
I love that Lakeside doesn’t just feel like family but truly IS my second family! Some our our most treasured friendships originated from church! How cool is that?!
What do you do for fun in your free time?
In my free time you might find me at Orangetheory where I have finally come to enjoy a good workout, I could be shopping with some friends, or planning my next adventure! If none of those things, you can just find me relaxing at home.
What is your favorite place to visit, eat, or shop in our area?
Travel is my happy place, but around the Sanford area, my favorite places to shop are Ulta and Homegoods. If I’m hungry, some of my go-to places are Kona Poke, Carrabbas, and Tin & Taco.
Katie Lewis
Worship Technician
What do you love about Lakeside?
I love my job and the people of Lakeside.
What do you do for fun in your free time?
I like to create, write, and make videos.
What is your favorite place to visit, eat, or shop in our area?
I like to visit the library and the craft stores.
Sam Gonzalez
Worship Technician
What do you love about Lakeside?
Sam’s answer coming soon!
What do you do for fun in your free time?
Sam’s answer coming soon!
What is your favorite place to visit, eat, or shop in our area?
Sam’s answer coming soon!
Want to Connect?
If you have questions or would like to reach a specific member of our team, you can email hello [at] lakesideumc [dot] net or call the office at 407-330-6560.