OUR TEAM
Maris Buller
Maris grew up in western Nebraska before meeting her husband, Lonnie. Before joining the RCC team, she worked as a respiratory therapist for 21 years.
Maris greatly enjoys spending time with their four kids and spending time baking.
If you were to ask her, she would tell you that her heart for Riverview is to see kids walking with Jesus and wants to pursue RCC’s mission of bringing glory to God by helping people find Jesus and experience true life in Him.
Email: maris@rccashland.org
Kids Life Director
Michelle Powell
Michelle and her husband, Mark, have lived in Ashland for the last 18 years where they’ve been busy raising their six children and one nephew.
Michelle loves that there is "never a dull moment" in her large family. With each twist and turn of family life, there’s always another opportunity to trust God.
If you were to ask her, she would tell you that her heart for Riverview is to see God transforming ladies from the inside out. There’s nothing better than having a front-row seat to all that God continues to do through coming alongside side of people through care and support.
Email: michelle@rccashland.org
Care & Support Director
Rita Bailey
Rita and her husband, Brad, lived in Lincoln before moving to Ashland close to 5 years ago. They have 5 children and 10 grandchildren which makes for quite a houseful when they’re all together.
Prior to joining the RCC staff, she worked in Lincoln as a middle school math teacher before retiring after 25 years. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
If you were to ask her, she would tell you that her heart for Riverview is the hope that every person who walks through our doors would feel welcomed and cared for. That every person would know, for certain, that the God of the universe loves them and seeks to have a personal relationship with them.
Email: rita@rccashland.org
Administrative Support
Daniel Kerr
Daniel grew up in Nebraska. After college he served as a Marine for six years abroad before deciding “There’s No Place Like Nebraska!” Upon returning home, Daniel met his wife Bailey, entered pastoral ministry, and completed his master's degree through Denver Seminary.
Daniel and Bailey now have three children and love spending time together sharing good meals and exploring board games far beyond Candy Land and Monopoly.
If you were to ask him, Daniel would tell you that his heart for Riverview is shaped by his conviction that the church is God’s instrument for bearing witness to the hope of Christ in a lost and hurting world. He is passionate about helping people experience the flourishing life found in Him.
Email: daniel@rccashland.org
Associate Pastor of Discipleship
Tim Karges
Tim is a native Nebraskan (Go Big Red)! He met his wife, Elissa, in college and they are blessed with two boys, Noah and Abraham. Tim received a Master’s of Theological Studies and is completing a Master’s of Divinity degree through Midwestern Theological Seminary.
Tim loves going on adventures with his family. He also loves reminiscing about the Huskers in the 90s (or anything else in the 90s) and discussing J.R.R. Tolkien.
If you were to ask him, he would tell you that his heart for Riverview is to see people go deeper in their faith and worship. It is impossible to reach the depths of God. He always has more for us!
Email: tim@rccashland.org
