ECIR Staff

Director

Roger N. Pohl has been Director since 2000. Born in Chicago, he taught for two terms at a college in the Philippines. He has journeyed extensively in Southern Africa, Asia, and Latin America. A United Church of Christ minister, he has provided leadership in congregations in Connecticut, Minnesota, and Michigan. Roger holds Masters Degrees from Indiana University and Yale University. He and his wife Joanne are parents of two adult children, Amy in Boston and David in Berkeley, and have two grandchildren.

Residence Life Manager

Esperanza Barcelona joined the ECIR staff in 1999. Born in Puerto Rico, her family moved to Chicago when she was 12. She is fluent in Spanish, French, and English, has a Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling, and is a licensed professional counselor. Her primary responsibilities at ECIR include: leasing rooms, supporting residents and overseeing programs planned by and for them, and administering the home hospitality programs. Esperanza has three adult daughters, and one granddaughter.

Administrative Assistant

Kay Penix began her work at ECIR in 2002. Born in Ann Arbor, her most recent previous work was in the office of the Dean of the U-M Business School. Her responsibilities at ECIR include: administering the office, bookkeeping and finances, communications, and property supervision. Kay is the mother of two adult daughters and one granddaughter.

Building Engineer

Stonewall "Stoney" Griffin joined the ECIR staff in June, 2006. Born in Montrose, Arkansas, he is a retired Chrysler engineer. Stoney is responsible at ECIR for maintenance and repair in our building. He upholds the Center's mission to spread peace, good will and understanding. Stoney enjoys his grandchildren, travel, singing in his church choir and is a volunteer with the US Coast Guard.