President: Andre and Andrea Gomez

Andres and Andrea Gomez serve as the presidents of Rock River United. They are passionate about doing Eternal work for Jesus through youth sports.

Andrea grew up in Dixon, while Andre is from Anaheim, California. Together, they bring hometown roots and diverse experiences to the organization. They are parents to four children and RRU athletes: Maya, Vince, Cruz, and Anthony.

The Gomezes encourage athletes to grow in faith and character. Their favorite Bible verse is Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Vice President: Matthew and Noel Dusing

Matthew and Noël Dusing serve on the RRU Board of Directors as Vice President.

Dusings have 4 children and have been married for 20 years. Matthew works as a CNC programmer and department supervisor. Noël is a certified professional midwife with a home birth practice in Ogle county.

They have enjoyed serving in various other ministries throughout the years including the Hope Life Center as Board of Directors, and the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris (EFCMM) in the elder ministry, as well as, leaders in the  youth ministry.

Secretary: Mark and Marcie Slagter

As the secretaries of Rock River United, Mark and Marcie Slagter strive to provide Christian families with a God-honoring sports experience. The want to encourage discipleship and encourage students to pursue excellence in all aspects of life.

Marcie is from Dixon while Mark was born and raised in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The Slagters have five children Austin, Sadie, Claire, Levi, and Violet and two grandchildren. One child is still school age and an RRU athlete. Marcie and Mark bring a wealth of experience to the organization.

Treasurer: Travis and Crystal Killian

Travis and Crystal Killian are the Treasurers of Rock River United.

The Killians grew up and currently reside in Dixon. They have two homeschooled children and RRU athletes Maddox and Brooklyn. For many years, Travis and Crystal have coached both of their children, who are multi-sport athletes. 

Crystal has worked as an accountant for McFall, Berge & Associates for over a decade.

The Killians believe there are countless life lessons taught through organized sports and are excited to see how God is going to use RRU to raise up the next generation.

Sports Director: Kole and Kelsie Weaver

Kole and Kelsie Weaver are the sports directors for RRU. They believe that athletics build more than just skills. They believe that sports shape character, instill moral values, cultivate leadership, and develop teamwork.  They themselves have a strong background in sports and coaching.

The Weavers were both raised in the Dixon community and were married in 2007. They are the proud parents of four children: Kamrynn, Keelie, Kooper, and Kase of which 3 are RRU athletes. Currently, Kole works in business, while Kelsie is a devoted stay-at-home mom.

Through their work as Sports Directors, they hope to help shape the next generation both on and off the field.

Recreation Director: Aaron and Niki Thede

Aaron and Niki from Prophetstown, IL have been married for 19 years and have 3 children. Aaron has worked at UPS for the last 26 years, while Niki has been able to stay at home and homeschool their children.

Growing up, both Aaron and Niki had a love for sports and the community that comes with it. The Thedes currently have 2 students playing with RRU with one younger child eager to play in the coming years.

For the last 10 years, Aaron has sat on the Prophetstown Park District board while Niki has sat on the White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center board. They are excited to bring their knowledge and experience to a Christ centered organization. While they are passionate about the sports that RRU offers, their true passion is to see a community grow based on what Christ has done with His finished work on the cross.