Meet Our Staff
Here are some of the people you will see when you stop by.
Michael Swab
Pastor
Pastor Michael Swab is one-half of our Ministerial staff. He is a former member of The United Methodist Church in Stow, and he has been serving other churches in the East Ohio Conference. He and his wife, Susan, are happy to be part of our church life again.
Roxanne Rowe
Administrative Assistant
I have lived my entire life in northeast Ohio. Raised in Twinsburg and now reside in Tallmadge. I have 2 grown children and 4 wonderful grandchildren. I have worked in the Methodist Church for more than twenty years and enjoy interacting with the parishioners. It has been a joy to come back to the church where I was married. In my spare time I enjoy travelling, and there are still a few destinations left on my bucket list.
umcinstow@gmail.com
Jeremy Gilpatric
Director of Music
Jeremy Gilpatric holds Bachelors and Masters of Music and Juris Doctor Degrees from the University of Akron. He has sung professionally throughout the region. He is an Attorney at the Summit County Legal Defenders Office. Jeremy is excited to serve as Director of Music at the United Methodist Church in Stow and looks forward to directing the Bell Choir, Children’s Choir, and Chancel Choir.
jer4192@yahoo.com
Kim Gallagher
Organist
Karen Spiker and Kelly Kingston
Stow UMC Preschool
Karen Spiker and Kelly Kingston are the co-Lead Teachers of the Stow UMC Preschool, which runs September through May each year. Typically their schedule follows that of the S-MF City Schools. They serve 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Mrs. Spiker teaches classes of 3-year olds, and Mrs. Kingston teaches classes of 4-year olds.