CH (COL-R) Mark Roeder currently serves as the pastor of Grace Church, United Church of Christ in Ft. Wright, Kentucky. Mark joined the Army Chaplain Corps in June 1990 and culminated his career serving as the Deputy Commandant, US Army Chaplain Center and School. Just before his retirement, he was honored as a local Hometown Hero at a Cincinnati Reds ballgame, a highlight of his career coordinated by the US Army Chaplain Center and School Staff. Prior to his stint as an Army chaplain, he served as a hospital chaplain, as well as the Associate Pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ in Cincinnati. In addition to his pastoral duties, Mark currently serves as the Coordinator for the local UCC Clergy Group. He and his wife Susan are enjoying life in Ft. Thomas, KY, located just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Ohio. Susan and Mark are the proud parents of two adult daughters.