Human Resources supports the mission of the Potomac Conference by caring for the people who serve across our territory. With more than 700 employees in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia, our team provides guidance and support to pastors, educators, administrative staff, Camp Blue Ridge personnel, Living Well ABC employees, and locally funded workers at our many ministry sites.
Our focus is to recruit and onboard dedicated employees, steward compensation and benefits, and promote fair, consistent, and compliant employment practices. We also help employees navigate workplace questions, access the resources they need, and grow in their professional roles. It is our objective to ensure every employee feels valued, supported, and equipped to carry out the ministry entrusted to them.
Meet The Team
Fred Warfield is a seasoned human resources professional with more than a decade of experience. After completing undergraduate and seminary degrees in Theology, he went on to earn an MBA and a Doctor of Ministry with a concentration in organizational leadership. He also holds professional certification from the Society for Human Resource Management and in nonprofit leadership.
Fred began his career as a high school teacher before entering pastoral ministry, serving in Illinois and Central California, and spending 7 years in the Potomac Conference before being called to serve as director of the department. His diverse background in education, ministry, and organizational leadership brings a thoughtful and people-centered approach to his work in human resources.
His mission is to cultivate healthy, supportive workplaces where employees feel valued, equipped, and empowered to carry out their calling. Fred is married to his wife, Lindzie, and together they have three children and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
April Nixon hails from Athens, GA, where family holds a special place in her heart. She treasures spending quality time with her loved ones above all else.
April’s academic journey led her to earn a BA in English from Oakwood University, followed by an MA in Teaching from Andrews University. With over two decades of teaching experience in both public and private schools, April is deeply passionate about positively impacting students’ lives. Her dedication has been recognized with accolades such as the Y.E. Smith’s Teacher of the Year award in Durham, NC.
Currently, April serves as the conference’s first-ever Employee Support Specialist for Education, leveraging her educational expertise to support our educational staff and workforce throughout their employee life cycle. April’s superpowers are her organizational prowess and interpersonal skills, which she uses to serve and to support the Potomac employees.
April is happily married to John S. Nixon, II, and together they’re blessed with two wonderful children – John Stephen III, and Julia Janice. Committed to her Christian faith and spreading love and kindness to all, April’s ultimate goal is to walk hand in hand with the Lord in heaven someday.
Laura Rosenzweig serves as an HR Generalist for the Potomac Conference, supporting employees across the conference with a focus on pastoral staff and Locally Funded Employees (LFE). She combines academic excellence with practical, mission-driven experience rooted in education, psychology, and people-centered leadership.
Laura earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from River Plate Adventist University in Argentina, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2011. She later completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Human Services at the University of Arizona in 2023, also graduating Summa Cum Laude. She is currently pursuing SHRM certification to deepen her expertise in human resources, compliance, and organizational development.
Before relocating to the United States for her husband’s pastoral ministry, Laura worked as an educator in Argentina. She continued teaching in Cincinnati, Ohio, and later in Virginia, bringing valuable cross-cultural insight to her work. Bilingual in Spanish and English, with working knowledge of Portuguese and Italian, she supports a diverse workforce with cultural awareness and care.
Married for 24 years with one daughter, Laura is passionate about serving employees and strengthening the church’s mission through thoughtful, people-focused HR leadership.