Staff

Dodger Vaughan: Director / Campus Minister
Nickname: Who needs a nickname when people call you Dodger? 
Hometown: Pomeroy, Ohio    
Known For: Epic facial hair, singing 80’s power ballads, and falling asleep during Disney movies  
Favorite Pastimes: Riding Harleys, drinking coffee (and occasionally Red Monster), and hanging with my wife and kids
Car: GMC Sierra
What would Jesus drive: I’d love to see Him pull up in the DeLorean from “Back to the Future” complete with Flux Capacitor. 
Favorite Bible Verse: “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” –Romans 8:38-39
Why Campus Ministry: I spent nearly a decade working with high school students and watched them struggle with their faith after high school. I grew tired of seeing this and decided to do something about it.

Annie Holbert: ROC Undergrad Ministry Volunteer
Nickname: Nano- my dad and brother came up with this when I was little 
Hometown: Glouster, Ohio 
Known For: Addiction to coffee, a massive movie collection, and an embarrassing amount of handbags 
Favorite Pastimes: Watching movies / Netflix, hanging out with friends, and thrift shopping with my mom 
Car: 2014 Hyundai Accent Hatchback 
What Would Jesus Drive: I would have to say probably a Range Rover 
Favorite Bible Verse: “The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still.” -Exodus 14:14 
Why Campus Ministry: I absolutely love watching God work in the lives of others. It’s a gift to be a witness in seeing Him move through people. To even be able to have a small part in something that awesome, is very exciting.

Noah McCune: ROC Worship / Associate Minister
Nickname: Uncle “No-No” 
Hometown: Guysville, Ohio
Known For: Being homeschooled until middle school (people just won’t let that go)
Favorite Pastimes: Music, sports, video games, and spending time with the bois
Car: 2013 Toyota Camry
What Would Jesus Drive: The monster truck, Grave Digger
Favorite Bible Verse: He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” -Psalm 46:10&11
Why Campus Ministry: I’ve always loved music and playing songs. Being able to do something I’m passionate about while also helping lead others to Christ is an amazing feeling.

Josh Beck: ROC at Rio Campus Minister
Nickname: Caleb or Caleb’s brother, bearded wonder to my friends
Hometown: Grove City, Ohio
Known For: My Amish beard, Christmas play expert actor / singer, Rock climbing “expert”
Favorite Pastimes: Rock climbing, anything outdoors, going on adventures
Car: 2006 Ford Focus (bright yellow, named Pikachu)
What Would Jesus Drive: An off-road 15 passenger van, not only to pick up people anywhere but to have some off-roading fun
Favorite Bible Verse: “be strong and courageous, do not be afraid, don’t be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go” -Joshua 1:9
Why Campus Ministry: I struggled a lot in both high school and college and want the opportunity to help students at the same stage of life

Gracie McCune: ROC Financial Secretary
Nickname: Grassy
Known For: Being married to the ROC Worship Leader, being a nerd
Favorite Pastimes: Watching movies (particularly ones in my DVD collection)
Car: 2022 Honda CRV
What Would Jesus Drive: A hatchback of any kind
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 121:1-3 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber;
Why Campus Ministry: Being able to give back to a community that once gave so much to me is so special. I love being able to watch the students transform over their four (or five) years of college. Using my skills and knowledge for such a wonderful ministry is such a blessing.

Mitchell Smith: ROC 2023 Fall Intern

Nickname: Slugmaster
Known For: Being a slug-dad, running, amazing hair, being a 2023 OU Grad and ROC Alum
Favorite Pastimes: Soccer, hiking, and making Youtube videos with my snails (check me out at Slugmaster Studios)
Car: Black 2003 Honda Accord, affectionately known as Eugene
What Would Jesus Drive: Probably a minivan for his 12 disciples
Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:30 “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
Why Campus Ministry:  One of the big reasons is because when I was an undergrad campus ministry had a really big impact in my life. I think it’s a great place and opportunity to reach students. Since it had such a tremendous impact in my life, I wanted to be able to give back and provide other students with the same opportunity.

2022-2023 Student Leaders

From left to right: Blayne Smith, Mallory Johnson, Mitchell Smith, Shane Fredricks, Ethan Clark, Victoria Crawford, Chloe McCune, Mariah Pickering (not pictured Justis Slay)