After 31 years of leadership at Christian Opportunity Center, Executive Director Rod Braun will retire at the end of this month.

COC would like to invite members of the community to celebrate and honor the achievements and leadership of Rod Braun at a retirement open house in Pella on June 29th.

Braun began his career as Executive Director of Christian Opportunity Center in 1987. During Rod’s tenure at COC, the organization has grown from a small program for adults with disabilities in Pella to an organization serving over 250 people with disabilities; providing residential, vocational, and day services over a four-county area.

The open house will be held 11a.m.–1 p.m. at the Pella COC office on Broadway Street. Remarks will begin at 11:30 a.m. and a light lunch will be served.