Majors Christine and Ivan Rock

SYRACUSE — The Salvation Army has announced that Majors Ivan and Christine Rock have taken their newly appointed post as the divisional commanders of the Empire State Division.

Majors Rock began their appointment in the Empire State Division, which spans 48 counties across New York State, by visiting many local Salvation Army worship and community centers that now fall under their leadership.

“We are happy to report that there are great things happening in The Salvation Army’s Empire State Division,” says Major Ivan Rock, Divisional Commander. “We believe there are greater things to come as we focus on effective service delivery and holistic care that ultimately transforms the lives of those we serve.”

Major Ivan Rock was born in Plattsburgh to a set of Salvation Army officers appointed to the region. As a child he lived in numerous locations throughout Upstate New York and graduated from LeMoyne College in Syracuse before attending officer training.

“Arriving in New York is a homecoming for me,” said Rock “and I am truly excited to lock arms with our officers, staff, donors, volunteers, and neighbors to serve our communities. As The Salvation Army turns its focus to Christmas we encourage everyone to join us in our “fight for good” this season by picking up a gift for a child on an Angel Tree, ringing the bell at our iconic red kettles, volunteering to serve a meal or distribute gifts or simply give at our kettles, online or however you provide your ongoing support to The Salvation Army.”

Major Ivan K. Rock has served in The Salvation Army for 28 years. Before coming to New York, he was appointed as the Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army in New Jersey. Major Rock possesses a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor’s Degree from LeMoyne College in Syracuse.

Major Christine J. Rock, now Divisional Director of Women’s Ministries for The Salvation Army Empire Division, has been a Salvation Army officer of the USA Eastern Territory for 28 years. She was the Program Secretary for The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division before moving on to New Jersey to serve with her husband as its Divisional Leaders. Major Rock holds a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in English Literature.

Support The Salvation Army’s efforts in your area by visiting empire.salvationarmy.org or by calling 1.800.SAL.ARMY today.