Staff
Dr. Bruce Roller
Executive Director
At United Church Outreach Ministry, Dr. Roller is responsible for administration, personnel, and external relations concentrating on fundraising, church relations, donor relations, and public relations.
After being awarded a BA in Religion from Eastern Nebraska Christian College, Bruce earned the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Divinity degrees in Biblical Studies from United Christian Bible Institute in Cleveland, TN. An extensive writer, Bruce has also taught on the college level (Samaritan College, Los Angeles). After 30 years as a pastor and counselor, Bruce became the host of UCOM where he has been Executive Director since 2002. Bruce is a member of Plymouth Congregational UCC, and is a frequent guest preacher in the region. He also consults with non-profit organizations in the areas of strategic planning, resource development, and board development.
Shawn Keener
Program Director
Ms. Keener is responsible for the day-to-day administration of all aspects of UCOM programming. Ms. Keener is experienced in volunteer management and training, specifically in the public school setting. As a volunteer coordinator in the elementary schools, she was responsible for developing and implementing both science and arts enrichment activities for K-6th grade. Her prior experience includes research/recruiting and training for a political research firm and the Energy Administration of the State of Michigan.
Shawn earned both her BA in Social Sciences in 1979 and her MA in Agency/Elementary Counseling in 1986 from Michigan State University. She worked as an elementary counselor for Waverly Schools in Lansing, Michigan.