Riley joined the Center Pointe staff in January 2026 after moving to the Cincinnati area from Erie, Pennsylvania. Prior to CPCC, Riley served as the Youth Coordinator at Elevate Church in Erie, where he led both the student ministry and elementary ministry. He has a passion for helping students understand and engage with Scripture effectively.

Riley grew up attending a Lutheran church, where he participated in Sunday school through confirmation. Like many, his faith took a backseat during his teenage years as sports and other interests took priority. That changed during his freshman year of college when a friend invited him to a non-denominational church. Drawn in by authentic worship and a message he could truly understand, Riley continued attending and soon gave his life to Jesus. He immediately began serving in student ministry and quickly sensed a vocational calling to help students grow in their faith.

Riley holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Kent State University and a Certificate in Pastoral Leadership from Samford University. He also attended medical school at LECOM, pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree before ultimately stepping away in 2023 to follow God’s clear call into full-time ministry. 

Riley enjoys playing golf, pickleball, and watching college and NFL football. Riley is excited to build relationships, serve alongside the CPCC team, and invest in the next generation as they discover who God is and how He is working in their lives.