Bob returns to the UMC of Kent after over 40 years of ministry.  Through the years, Bob has served churches in the East Ohio Conference, starting in joining the staff as Associate Minister in Kent from 1980-1985. After retiring from the East Ohio Conference in 2016, Bob has worked as a Hospice Chaplain. Bob and his wife, Janet, have two adult children – Stephen and Becky.  When not involved in the church, Bob enjoys golfing, biking, traveling and going for walks with Janet, and learning to play his hammer dulcimer.