Executive Committee Appoints New Treasurer

Story by Francis Tuffour

The Ohio Conference Executive Committee voted to appoint Andrew Sutton as the new conference treasurer. The position became vacant after Roy Simpson, the former treasurer, accepted a call to serve as the undertreasurer of the Mid-America Union Conference.

Sutton is no stranger to the Ohio Conference. He first joined the conference April 1, 1999, as a business intern. Three months later, the conference promoted him to associate treasurer, a role Sutton held from July 1999 until 2006. On Sept. 1, 2006, the conference appointed Sutton as treasurer, serving faithfully until 2010, when he stepped down to spend more time with his young children. During this period, Sutton continued to work within the Treasury Department, focusing on non-operating accounting as an associate treasurer.

Sutton’s dedication to the mission is unwavering. He has always enjoyed serving God in the Treasury Department, particularly in helping staff and local church treasurers understand the conference’s financial operations. Reflecting on his appointment, Sutton shares, “God has called us to finish the work, bringing as many as we can to the feet of Jesus. My prayer is that we do our part here in Ohio to support this calling so that soon we may go home to be with the Lord forever.” His commitment to this mission is a source of inspiration and reassurance for the Ohio Conference.

A native of Newark, Ohio, Sutton has deep roots in the Seventh-day Adventist community. He attended Mount Vernon Academy and spent many summers at Camp Mohaven. He has been married for 41 years to his wife, Margaret, and they have three children—Valerie, Lindsay and Christopher—and three grandchildren.

As Sutton steps into this new role, the Ohio Conference looks forward to his continued leadership and dedication to the mission of the conference.