About Us
The Endowment Board is staffed by talented and dedicated individuals. Our volunteer Board of Trustees includes committed laypersons and clergy who serve as the guiding force for all of our efforts.
Although much has changed in the last century, The Endowment Board still holds true to our mission of supporting our retired clergy and their spouses. With thoughtful investments and wise stewardship, we promise to continue to grow the endowment, and services, for many years to come.
“The Endowment Board is a vital partner with the Board of Pensions in providing assistance to retirees who have served in ministry. Whether it is through pension support or through making health insurance premiums more affordable, The Endowment Board has been a faithful, dependable, and loyal friend for decades.”
— Paul Extrum-Fernandez, Executive Officer & CBO Board of Pensions
Leadership
Led by Executive Director, Cory Parish, The Endowment Board is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to support the retired clergy and spouses of the California-Nevada United Methodist Conference. Together with our Board of Directors, the Board of Pensions, the Retired Clergy Association, and God, we work to expand programs, services, and outreach in a manner that is consistent with our mission, vision, and values.
Our Board of Trustees consists of volunteer members, divided equally between clergy and laity, representing each region of our conference. The expertise and talents of our board members includes business, finance, ministry, and fund development.
2023/2024 Board of Trustees
Ms. Mary Popish
President
Elk Grove UMC,
Elk Grove
Rev. Dave Bennett
Vice-President
Central UMC,
Stockton
Mr. Junell Ancheta
Buena Vista UMC,
Alameda
Mr. Allen Barr
Mt. Tamalpais UMC,
Mill Valley
Rev. Anne Choy
Community UMC,
Fairfield
Rev. Jim Current
Novato UMC,
Novato
Mr. Rob Dunning
First UMC,
Eureka
Rev. Dr. Rochelle Frazier
South Hayward UMC,
Hayward
Ms. Margie Gong
Los Altos UMC,
Los Altos
Rev. Bobby Jones
Citrus Heights UMC,
Citrus Heights
Mr. Tom Kaljian
Los Banos UMC,
Los Banos
Ms. Siteri Maravou
Trinity UMC,
Mountain View
Rev. David Niu
Nevada City UMC,
Nevada City
Ms. Gayle Shearman
Novato UMC,
Novato
Rev. Shijung Shim
Castro Valley UMC,
Castro Valley
Rev. Kim Smith
Mt. Tamalpais UMC,
Mill Valley
Rev. Mark Wharff
Central UMC,
Stockton
Affiliate Organizations
The Endowment Board both sponsors and collaborates on many events throughout the year, working with our affiliates to connect our retired clergy with the Conference and community. Please visit their websites for more information.
Retired Clergy Association
To subscribe to RCA’s publication, “Days of Grace,” click HERE.
CNUMC Board of Pensions
To subscribe to BOP’s publication, “The Comp@nion,” click HERE.
California-Nevada Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
To subscribe to the conference publication,”Instant Connection,” click HERE.