Staff
Get to know the New Highland family!
Derek Nicksich
Senior Pastor
Derek Nicksich is happily married to his beautiful best friend, Hannah Nicksich. He enjoys spending time with his four children (Nora, Maverick, Miles and Merritt), golfing, reading, writing, and obstacle course racing. He is currently pursuing a M.A. in Theological Studies from the Rawlings Divinity School (Liberty University), and has served in professional ministry for over 10 years. He is the author of Say What? Five Talks Every Teen Needs to Hear and The LILOE Devotional. He recently co-authored a book with his father, Come & See: An Original Collection of Poems, Hymns, and Meditations (Wipf & Stock). His forthcoming book, Before the Dad Days Are Over: The 31 Day Challenge is due in 2025. Derek also cohosts the podcast, “I’m Decent” (…But I’m Not Done Growing).
Paul Rozecki
Worship Leader
Paul Rozecki serves as Worship Leader at New Highland Baptist Church. Paul believes that everyone can make a joyful noise unto the Lord. (Psalm 98:4) His inclusive leadership welcomes collaboration from all members of the music ministry. Paul celebrates the talents of people from all ages and backgrounds and brings the church together through music and worship. A graduate of James Madison University, Paul earned his Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a Minor in Jazz Studies. He also serves as the Director of Bands at Atlee High School, a position he has held since 2008. Paul is a proud member of the NHBC family and is married to his best friend, Lori. They have a son, Mason, who is in high school.
Lori Rozecki
Children’s Ministry Director
Lori Rozecki is happily married to her husband Paul and they have one son, Mason. She attended Mary Baldwin College, receiving a degree in Business Administration. She also volunteers for several community organizations, including teaching color guard with the Atlee High School Band.
Kelly Caddell
Director of The Day School
Kelly Caddell is the director of The Day School, a half-day preschool ministry of New Highland Baptist Church. She has lived in Hanover County her entire life, minus a few years away for college at Northern Kentucky University. Kelly and her husband, Dave, live in Ashland and have two teenage children. She enjoys finding the joy in the busy journey of life spending most of her free time watching her kids play sports.
Marianne Dalton
Financial Administrative Assistant
Marianne grew up in Bradenton, Florida, and has lived in Tennessee, Texas, and South Carolina, but has called Virginia home since 2010. She has been married to Bart Dalton since 1999, and they have two sons, Joey and Robbie. The Daltons attend Cool Spring Baptist Church. Marianne’s passion and expertise is as a math tutor, where she works one-on-one with high school and college students. She added the title of “Financial Administrative Assistant” to “Math Tutor” when she began working part time at New Highland in 2022 where she enjoys serving the New Highland congregation.