Experience

Sugar Creek Bible Camp

• Ferryville, WI

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2019 - Present



EWALU Camp and Retreat Center

• Strawberry Point, Iowa

• Associate Director for Development and Program

  • Aug 2015 - Sep 2019



Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center

• Oregon, IL

• Development Director

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

  * Participated in successful annual fund development * Engaged in capital campaign for facility improvements * Cultivated the "felt sense" of camp ownership among 200+ congregations in Illinois * Partnered with Board of Directors, staff team, and Development Committee to create and implement successful marketing and fundraising plans * Lead event workshops to educate congregations, councils, youth groups, and regional/national conference attendees about effectiveness of retreat-based Christian ministries * Write grant proposals to find partnerships in funding new programs and facility improvements * Build mission-based connections with nonprofit groups, Christian communities, and area schools Show less



Good Earth Village

• Spring Valley, MN

• Program Director

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

  * Partnered with 145 churches in leading residential programming for over 1000 youth and adults per year * Developed curriculum to integrate Christian Leadership Development into all programs * Assisted in creating and implementing organization's long-term strategic plan and S.M.A.R.T. goals * Maintained ACA Accreditation, meeting 300+ national standards for quality program design, HR Management, food safety, facility maintenance, and client communications * Recruited, hired, trained and supervised 30+ full-time seasonal staff members annually Show less



Ewalu Camp and Retreat Center

• Strawberry Point, IA

• Program Director

  • Nov 2005 - Oct 2011

  * Directed programs and adventure trips for 2000+ youth and adults annually * Partnered with 190 churches to create and coordinate a wide variety of youth ministries * Created and implemented a rental price structure to manage use of 50+ buildings in a 795-acre facility * Directed spending and supervised documentation for $100,000+ annual program budget * Recruited, hired, trained and supervised 50+ full-time seasonal staff members per year * Devoted over 60 hours per week, year-round to managing programs * Successfully maintained ACA Accreditation through major program and site changes, including a new horseback riding camp, flooding, and facility updates through a $1.5 million Capital Campaign Show less



Four Oaks

• Cedar Rapids, IA

• Youth Counselor and Group Therapist

  • Mar 2003 - Nov 2005

  * Provided residential treatment program for adjudicated delinquent boys * Coordinated behavioral treatment services and placement decisions with client families, law enforcement, courts, and social services * Conducted daily group and individual therapy sessions * Worked with a well-trained, highly-dedicated, well-tenured staff team to maintain safety and meet client treatment goals * Provided residential treatment program for adjudicated delinquent boys * Coordinated behavioral treatment services and placement decisions with client families, law enforcement, courts, and social services * Conducted daily group and individual therapy sessions * Worked with a well-trained, highly-dedicated, well-tenured staff team to maintain safety and meet client treatment goals