Meet Our Staff

Here are some of the people you will see when you stop by.

Karen Drotar

Pastor

Rev. Drotar has enjoyed being in ministry for over 30 years because no two days are alike. Karen considers it a privilege to serve God and others. Some of her favorite parts of ministry include worship planning, preaching and hearing the congregation laugh.

drotarstowumc@gmail.com

Cathy Schindler

Administrative Assistant

Cathy has been with the church since 2003 and loves her job. She enjoys writing the newsletter and putting the bulletin together, but most of all she loves meeting and helping people. When she is not in the office Cathy and her husband, Steve, can be seen ballroom dancing or walking their dog, Anna.

umcinstow@gmail.com

Claudia Bolden

Director of Christian Education

I have a Traveling Prayer Ministry (red truck) on wheels. It’s such a blessing when people approach me to pray for them. I love to shop!! I like to go on one day trips. I love spending quality time with my granddaughters. I meet with the Kent police at noon on the downtown Gazebo on the third Wednesdays of each month to pray for them.

education6010@gmail.com

Chelsea Selvaggio

Director of Music Ministries and Keyboardist

chelsmusic1971@gmail.com

Kim Gallagher

Organist

Bob Wickland

Maintenance

Bob is our indispensable go-to guy. He keeps the building going while greeting everyone with a warm smile.

Nicki Snodgrass

Director of Children's Place Learning Center

Nicki started her work in the Early Childhood field twenty years ago with the ECE vocational program at Mayfield High School. Afterwards she gained experience with children through mission work at Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota and building playgrounds in the Cleveland suburbs. Nicki has an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and is completing her work towards bachelor’s degree.

childrensplace1@yahoo.com