Staff
2009 Summer Staff
Martha Kohns: Office
Dan and Martha Kohns have been on staff at The Springs since February 2005. They also worked the summer of 2004 as summer camp program director. Dan and Martha have been on staff at Lake Ann Baptist Camp and Skyview Ranch. With over 18 years of experience in the camping ministry, Dan finds The Springs a blessing to be a part of. There is a rich heritage here of many years of God’s blessings. Since taking over in 2005, Dan has faced tremendous challenges in rebuilding a ministry that was all but ready to shut the doors. Along with the faithfulness of so many supporters, The Springs is today a thriving ministry. The Springs serves over 400 summer campers, 1500 Retreat Center guests and year round over 5000 guests. Dan has a passion for ministry and a passion to see people come to know Christ. God has blessed Dan with a vision of to see this ministry move forward. Dan, along with his wife Martha love the camping ministry. He has experience in Maintenance, Fund Raising, Programming, High Adventure, Construction and Consulting to other camps. Martha has worked in the areas of Food Service and Office Management.
Dan and Martha have 4 children. Their son Aaron is married to Brittany. They live in North Carolina. Aaron and Brittany have both served on summer staff at The Springs. Aaron is a professional photographer and Brittany works as a social worker. Joshua graduated from Grace Bible College in Grand Rapids and has served on summer staff also. He often leads worship for our retreats and Sr High weeks of camp. Rebekah is done with high school and also serves on summer staff. Elizabeth is finishing high school and also gives her summer as a staff member. Both Rebekah and Elizabeth help out as needed year round.
Staff:
James and Elisheba Petersen, Zach, Nate and Ethan
Petersens joined the staff in April 2009. God’s direction was clear as the Petersen’s left the family farm to spend the summer here. During the summer it was evident that their gifts could be fully used in this ministry. James worked as the program director through the summer and will continue to develop and run the many programs we provide. He also works with guest groups; helping them accomplish their goals during the retreat. Elisheba worked this summer in the craft hop. This fall she began as the 3rd and 4th grade teacher at Skeels Christian School. James and EJ have three boys.
2010 Staff
Front: JD, Meredith, Tasha. Back: Ricky, Jeremiah
Meredith Geselman, Food Service
Meredith has been on staff since February 2007. She was also a summer counselor in 2005. Meredith is our food service Manager. Guests love Meredith’s cooking. She is known for home made breads, great soups and putting together a healthly menu. Meredith loves coffee and enjoys visiting with guests in the dining room. Recently she took up quilting! She also enjoys the outdoors. In the summer, Meredith works with our girls summer staff as their supervisor.
Jeremiah Parks, Maintenance
Jeremiah has been a part of the staff since 2005. He came for a summer as the maintenace director and stayed for a 2 year short term internship. He left to finish his Associates Degree and recently returned to again take over the maintenance department. Jeremiah can fix almost anything and loves to serve our guests. Jeremiah loves the outdoors, and enjoys the many activities at camp.
Joshua Decker (JD), Media
JD has been at The Springs since 2006 and worked the summer before as well. He was a camper and then volunteer staff and now permanent staff . He has been a full time student along with working for Clare County Sheriffs Department as a Reserve Officer. His plans are to look for a job in law enforcement. JD does alot of maintenance and also works on most of our media productions. He has been a true asset to the ministry and keeps us all laughing along the way.
Tasha Loomis
Tasha began this fall as a short-term intern. Lakeview MI is home for Tasha. She is taking classes at MMCC and works in the office and the kitchen. She has worked on summer staff for the past few summers.
Ricky Brooks
Ricky Brooks is from Stanton MI. He has been a counselor for the last 3 summers. Ricky helps out in the retreat center keeping the place ready for guests. During retreats he can be found helping Meredith in the kitchen.
Summer Staff 2008
