Rex Chapman Award

Rex Chapman was active for 30 years with Cathedral Pioneer Church Homes in Sacramento and in Retirement Housing Foundation. From 1977 to 1998, he served on the Board of RHF, and he chaired the Board from 1984 to 1989.

In 1999 he received the honor of Director Emeritus.

Rex died in February of 2000 and, after his death, the RHF Board created the Rex Chapman Award to be given, from time to time, in recognition of outstanding service on behalf of others.

Rex Chapman Awardees

Rex Chapman Award 2024

Rev. Dr. David Moyer
National Board Member

Rev. Dr. David Moyer is a retired United Church of Christ minister ordained in 1972 and has been an integral part of the Retirement Housing Foundation’s National Board of Directors since 2013. A distinguished graduate of Elmhurst College, Eden Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and Princeton Theological Seminary (D.Min.), he brought his extensive experience to the role of board chair from 2020 to 2023.

During his tenure as chair, the organization navigated significant transitions, bidding farewell to longtime President and CEO Dr. Laverne Joseph, welcoming new leadership under Mr. Stuart Hartman, and adapting to the challenges posed by the pandemic. Additionally, under his guidance, RHF shifted its focus from healthcare to prioritize senior and affordable housing, while also implementing a new strategic plan.

Throughout his career, Rev. Moyer served various congregations, including those in Lockport, Illinois, and Windsor, Wisconsin, as well as fulfilling roles such as regional Association Minister for the United Church of Christ in western and northern Wisconsin. Notably, from 2001 to 2013, he served as the Conference Minister of the Wisconsin Conference UCC, overseeing the pastoral care of over 250 congregations and clergy.

RHF is pleased to present the Rex Chapman Award to Rev. Dr. David Moyer.

Congratulations to all of our past award recipients!

2023 – Dr. Darryl Sexton
2022 – Frank Jahrling, retired RHF National Board Member
2020 – Raymond East, Member and Former Chair – RHF National Board
2017 – Dr. John Trnka, retired RHF National Board Member
2013 – Donald King, retired RHF National Board Member
2011 – Dr. Laverne R. Joseph, Former President & CEO of RHF
2010 – Dept. of Geriatrics, Florida State University
2007 – Linda Listoe