Linda is a native of Austin and has served on the Riverbend Staff for over 30 years. She and her husband, Tommy, live in Southwest Austin with their 2 zany cats, Sugar and Spice.

Favorite thing about Austin:  Texas Longhorn Football!!

Email: lbell@riverbend.com

Kim and her husband John are native Texans. They have two adult children who also live in Austin. Kim has been the Finance/ Human Resources Director for over 18 years. When she’s not pinching pennies, you will find her running town lake and enjoying the great outdoors. 

Favorite thing about Austin: There is always old/new and interesting events/places to discover.

Email: kfarr@riverbend.com

Although born and raised in Baytown, TX, Melanie has called the Austin area home for over 30 years. In 1999, she and her husband Steve joined the Riverbend family, prompted by Steve, who saw Gerald Mann at a Washington D.C. prayer breakfast and on TV. Melanie retired in April 2023 after a 30-year career in HR at a global company and says she loves that God opened doors for her to work part-time at Riverbend.  Melanie and Steve love their extended family, and she enjoys reading, traveling, and volunteering at The Lighthouse at Riverbend dementia respite program.

Favorite thing about Austin: The beauty and wildflowers of Austin and the hill country.

Email: mtaylor@riverbend.com

Matthew is from Southern California and moved to Houston, Texas when he was 13 years old. He is currently a student at Concordia University studying business and accounting. He loves Riverbend because it gives him the opportunity to do what he loves to do and also see God work in many people. In his free time, Matthew enjoys collecting coins and running. 

Favorite thing about Austin: All the running trails available to run and bike on.

Email: mkangas@riverbend.com