If it wasn't for the people mentioned here, we wouldn't be able to keep our doors opened. Whether it be a board member or a volunteer, everyone is important.
Youth Volunteers
Adult Volunteers
My passion in life is to serve God through serving others, focusing mostly on youth. I devoted myself to raising our children and in the process helped raise many others as well. I've been the Wrestling Team "Mom" and the Track Team "Mom", supporting, loving and sometimes correcting them all. I have served in Youth Ministry at our church since 1992, leading small groups, doing outreach projects, and serving on the Youth to Youth Retreat Team. I particulary enjoy the creative aspects of planning for youth ministry. I also love gardening, reading and writing and traveling.
Board Members
Board Member - Cheri is a graduate of Delta College with a degree in Business Management. She loves spending time with her family and friends. Cheri's favorite past times are traveling and shopping.
Board Member: Doris is married to Tom and they have two children, Caitlin and Christopher. Doris attends Messiah Lutheran Church and works at LMS. Doris is a Northwood University graduate and an SAP Business Analyst.
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Chair Person - Janet is the Volunteer Outreach and Operations Director for the United Way Volunteer Center serving Midland County. She and her husband, Gordon, have two grown sons, Benjamin and Bradley. Janet has been a resident of Midland most of her life. She holds a degree in general business and certifications from the Points of Life Foundations as well as the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. She has been in the non-profit sector for over 21 years. Janet firmly believes in the positive stewardship of community. Janet also sings with the Contemporary Choir at her church and is also a Leadership Midland alum. Janet is a member of the Creating Cool Cities committee associated with the Downtown Development Auhority and is Marketing Chair for the "Together for Kids" 2009 Conference. She is member and past-president of DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies) and is Secretary of Inter-Agency - a non-profit collaborative in Midland. She is also Lien Clearance Coordinator and Communications Liaison for Keryx - Women's Prison Ministries in Michigan. In Janet's spare time she enjoys camping and working with her 2 Border Collies in obedience and agility. She also enjoys quilting, reading, counted cross stich as well as spinning wool, knitting and cocheting.
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I graduated from Central Michigan University in the fall of 2008. I'm the Sales and Marketing Coordinator at LMS and am engaged to my fiance, Erin, whom I marry in April. On top of my full time position at LMS, I try to keep myself actively involved through public volunteer work, such as The ROCK, as well as active involvement at my family church. For fun, I like to golf, write music, do grphic design work on the side, and am on a bowling league in Mt. Pleasant.
Board Member: Kelly and his wife, Kerry are actively involved in Hurricane Katrina relief activities. Kelly has made 5 trips to Mississippi to assist in recovery efforts. Together they managed, for three months, a 90 bed village for relief volunteers outside of New Orleans. The intend to return in January 2008 for another 3-4 month stint.
Vice-Chairperson: Lynne was born and raised in New Jersey. She lived in New York for 4 years before moving to Michigan in late 2006. Lynne has been a hoteliere for 25 years. She married Angelo in 2004. Lynne & Angelo are very involved in their church; they serve as greeters, work newcomers luncheons, belong to a small group that meets weekly, attend "Life Lessons" that meets weekly. Lynne serves on expansion finance committee and Angelo serves on expansion building committee. Lynne's hobbies include watching my favorite football team, the NY Jets, attending many different sporting events and enjoying time with Angelo.
Board Member - Mike is from Georgia and was raised on a farm. He accepted Christ as his Saviour when he was 8 years old. Mike joined the Air Force when he graduated from High School. Stationed in England Mike met his wife, Ginger and their first son, Alex was born there. They were then stationed in Oscoda, MI where their second son, Brandon was born. Mike and Ginger are currently in the process of adopting two more children. Mike started volunteering at the ROCK in 2006 working with the kids. The ROCK has made a huge impact on his life by opening his eyes to the needs and to the lives of the youth in Midland.
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Staff
Executive Director: Beverlee has been the Executive Director of The ROCK Youth Center since August 2003. Bev’s professional career adds 25+ years for-profit business management to her 6 years in non-profits. She attended Saginaw Valley State University and Central Michigan University. Her training includes The Fundraising School at Indiana/Perdue University, Michigan Non-Profit Association Executive Leadership Fellows, Crisis Prevention Institute Instructor, Emergency Medical Technician, and Critical Incident Stress Intervention. Bev is a member of Noon Rotary, Midland Area Partnership for a Drug Free Youth Community Awareness Group, West Midland Family Center Board of Directors, Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, Bullock Creek Area Business Association, together for Kids Parenting Conference committee and serves on various committees and projects in the community. Bev has 2 grown children who live in Midland. Her son Tom graduated from SVSU with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science. He is self employed and is the owner of Renowned Media, a programming and web design company. Nicki, her daughter, is in her 5th year of college at SVSU, is majoring in Exercise Science and works at Smitty Iron Works. Bev is married to Kevin and he works for 3M- Scientific Angler. Kevin has 2 grown children as well.
Activities Assistant: Brandon will start attending SVSU this summer and will study Criminal Justice. Brandon loves to play soccer. He is assistant coach for the Bullock Creek High School Girls soccer team.
Activities Assistant - Bree attends Delta College and is part of their transfer program. She plans to transfer to CMU to study to be an art teacher. She also instructs the colorguard of the Tittabawassee Valley Fife and Drum. She's rockin' awesome!
Operations Director: Ginger is married to Mike and they have two sons, Alex and Brandon. Mike and Ginger are also adopting two children, Lance (5) and Mya (3). Ginger goes to New Life Vineyard church and volunteers with the Caregiving Network of Midland and also the Make A Wish Foundation. In her “spare” time Ginger likes to attend soccer matches, either her sons or professional games and travel. She has been working at the ROCK since May of 2006 and it’s been the most rewarding job of her lifetime.
Program Manager: Kathryn is a graduate of Ferris State University with a degree in Graphic Design. She attends St. Agnes Catholic Church in Sanford. In her spare time Kathryn enjoys sports, music, and movies.
Activities Assistant: Marsha is a student at SVSU majoring in Criminal Justice and Political Science. She has a passion for working with kids and helping others. She plans to become a youth advocacy lawyer and represent low-income youth. Her motto is there is no storm too big for God. Let go and let God.
Activities Assistant - Mike is married to Cheryl and they live in the Bullock Creek area. He is the parent of five children, Michael T., Sarah, Daniel, Chris & Jimmy. He is a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and is part of the worship arts team playing guitar. Mike loves to garden, he's a bee keeper, and was involved in 4-H, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts. Mike is a Northwood University Alum.
Activities Assistant: Nikki is 21 and is from Kawkawlin. She attends Delta College and is a fun, energetic addition to the team.
Team Leader: Zach is the proud husband of Nicole, he has been married for 5 years to his high school sweetheart. He has 2 kids, Hannah who is 4 and Elijah who is 11 months. Zach enjoys paintball, snowboarding, music, spending time with his family, attending church, hanging out with youth and being a Christian. If Zach could describe himself in 2 words, they would be Jesus Freak.