Marlene is one of TBC's Ministry Assistants. She is responsible for support of the Financial office. In addition, she produces the church bulletin, newsletter,  brochures, flyers. She also maintains the church website, while providing administrative support to the Minister of Music, Minister of Students and the Finance Office. She has served at Trinity for many years. Before coming to Trinity she retired from the U.S Navy and served for 3 1/2 years at Columbia International University.

She has been married for over 29 years to Richard Cobia, has 2 daughters, Candice Jones and Amber Cobia. AKA Granny, she has two grandsons: Elias and Ethan.

Marlene is an avid reader, so you may see her name on many of the check-out cards in the church library. She also enjoys gardening.