Pastor Benjie Maxson
Youth and Summer Camp Director

Hey kids,
I am the Summer Camp Director here at GVR and I am looking forward to meeting all of you. I have a wonderful wife, Kartini, and a son Benjamin. We love summer camp and all the fun it brings. My hobbies are golf, softball and any other sport. Favorite color is orange and my favorite football team is the Baltimore Ravens.

Favorite Bible Text: Psalms 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Tash Copening
Assistant Director

Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

Facts: I LOVE life, I'm always up for trying anything new, I believe the greatest thing about life is laughing
My motto: Work hard, play harder
Favorite Color: Purple

Joselyn Benabe
ACA Manager

Favorite Verse: "Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3

Hobbies: I love to travel, snowboard, run, read, play in the water, hike, watch movies and laugh with friends

Favorite color: Red

Deanna Morgan
Spiritual Director

Mikey Archibeque
Guys Director

Daniel 3:17-18
If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from your hand, O King. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O King, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.

Favorite Color: Electric Blue
Hobbies: Singing, laughing, and general tomfoolery

Rebecca O'Hare
Girl's Director

Anna Semakula
Programming Director

Bible verse: John 16:33 "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world."
Hobbies: piano, basketball, track, football, learning new things, reading, cooking.
Favorite colors: yellow & purple (no relation to the lakers)

Kyle Berg
Activities Director

James 1:26-27 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Hobbies: basketball, football, guitar, running, swimming, and reading poetry

Vanessa Rivera
Office Administrator

Favorite Bible Verse: For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

Interests: Reading, Youth ministry, Psychology, Music, Friends, Shopping

Favorite color: Pink

Hannah Smoot
Aquatics Director

Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
Favorite Color: Green
Hobbies: wakeboarding, horseback riding, board games, hanging out with friends and family, watching movies

Daniel Howard
Assit. Aquatics Dir

Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Favorite color: green or orange.
Stuff about me:
I believe in Bigfoot, I'm able to jump almost as high as other white guys, I have an overpowering interest in shiny objects, i smell better than Riley and Lenny combined, often walk into a room and completely forget why, favorite Holliday is groundhog day, and have been known to carry on long conversations with chipmunks.

Stephen Baker
Rocks Director

Favorite Verse: Isaiah 40:28-29 "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Favorite color Blue or Green

Hobbies: Running, backpacking, music, rock climbing, spending time with friends and family, and horseback riding.

Zach Kast
Ropes Director

Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 12:2-Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Colors: Black and red.

Hobbies: Rock Climbing, Swimming, Snowboarding, Wakeboarding, Photography, Computers.

Riley Sicher
Assit. Guys Director/ Counselor

1 Corinthians 13:4-6Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Facts - The best looking counselor at GVR, The most Funnest Counselor at GVR, The most funniest counselor at GVR, The best smelling counselor at GVR, The most buffest counselor at GVR.

Slade Lane
Counselor

Verse: love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.-Romans 12:9
Favorite color: green
Hobbies: running, weight training, martial arts, other shenanigans.

Lenny Finn
Counselor

1 Corinthians 13:4-6Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Facts - The best looking counselor at GVR, The most Funnest Counselor at GVR, The most funniest counselor at GVR, The best smelling counselor at GVR, The most buffest counselor at GVR

Dimas Wauran
Counselor

Favorite verse: Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Favorite color: orange and grey
hobbies: basketball, soccer, hanging out with friends

Jared Henry
Counselor

"Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." --Luke 12:32

I am an avid sports player and games in general. Love the outdoors, reading, and art every now and then. God is the reason I'm alive and I strive to show Him in all my actions. I'm not good at music but love to listen and am an avid dater of Mollie Cummings.

Drew Mekelberg
Counselor

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

I love all sports, I love doing science, I love being active and outside. I also love camp. And Jesus, He is good too.

Steven Foster
Counselor

Verse:
"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps." Proverbs 16:9

Facts: I smell better than Riley Sicher, Lenny, and Daniel Howard, Skiing is my one true love, I'm involved in TV production and news / radio at Colorado Mesa University, I have prettier eyes than Riley Sicher, I feel at home in the mountains and I love camping, hiking, fishing, etc... I enjoy my family immensely and my favorite colors are black, green, and white.

Caleb Michalski
Counselor

Favorite Verse: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they WILL see God."
Favorite Color: White
Hobbies: Camping, canoeing, rock climbing, jamming (I play five instruments), boogie boarding, body surfing, working out, cooking and eating food, long boarding, yoga, cliff jumping (into water of course), writing (I have a blog), photography, football, and anything else that involves having fun outside with a group of people.

Lawrence E Hofmann
Counselor

Verse: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16 NIV)

Color: blue and red

Hobbies: 4 wheeling , basketball, collecting coins.

Lanny Ross
Counselor

Romans 8:28
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

Hobbies: weight lifting, having fun with friends, getting to know people, and eating good food

Adam Mondak
Counselor

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." James 1:12

Favorite color: Blue

Hobbies: running, playing sports, spending time with friends and family

Jaime Woodall
Assit. Girls Director/ Counselor

Kaitlyn Kast
Counselor

Bible Verse: Philippines 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!"
Hobbies: Rock Climbing, hanging with friends, having a great time, play games.
Favorite colors: Lime green, orange and turquoise.

Brianna Bramblett
Counselor

Megan Schwark
Counselor

Joanna Rivera
Counselor

Don't worry about anything; pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

I love eating sweets

Debbie Pinto
Counselor

Ana Torres
Counselor

Favorite Verse:Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalms 23:4

Favorite Color: Purple
Hobbies: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, any sport. Play the bass, guitar, drums, clarinet, and a little bit of piano. Talk to people, have fun with friends.Watch Sports!

Joyce Mathai
Counselor

Verse: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phillipians 4:13

Color: blue and green

Hobbies: volleyball, running, reading

Madison Wagnaar
Counselor

Verse - Psalm 27:1 "The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?"

I appreciate deep conversation, dark chocolate, and reading about history!

Jessica Demitor
Counselor

Emily Dann
Counselor

Briana Castillo
A/V Director

Verse:Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Gal 6:9
Favorite color: red
Hobbies: Creeping

Ashley Dove
Kitchen

Matthew Tomeny
Kitchen

Verse: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phillipians 4:13

Color: Blue and red

Hobbies: Baseball

Dikchhya Karki
Kitchen

Ciara Bowersox
Kitchen

Heidi Dart
Babysitter

Cynthia Hofmann
Head Wrangler

Sydney VandeVere
Wrangler

Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?

Favorite Color: Blue

Lance Howe
Wrangler

Verse:Surely God is my salvation;I will trust and not be afraid.The Lord,the Lord, is my strength and my song;he has become my salvation.
Isaiah 12:2

color: blue,grey,and black

Hobbies: 4 wheeling, mud bogging, horseback riding, reading,competition shooting

Kristen Engen
Lifeguard

Verse: Psalm 100
Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his[a] we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. 5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Favorite Color: green!! (it should be everyone's favorite color!)
Hobbies: Talking to people (the whole "don't talk to strangers" never really applied to me), listening to music..especially Steven Curtis Chapman! watching movies and tv shows (currently on a Criminal Minds Marathon), being adventurous! (I have bad luck, but it makes for funner memories)-and yes.. I am one of those people that believe "funner" should be a word!

Kiev Oldham
Lifeguard

Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; Do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show which path to take."
Favorite Color: Lime Green
Hobbies: Horse-back riding, dirtbiking/ atvs, camping, rock climbing, hiking, volleyball, hockey, chiling with friends/family, and pretty much anything else outdoors!

Lena Nygaard
Maintenance

Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Favorite color: Orange or Camouflage

Hobbies: 4x4wheeling, mechanics, horses, reading, music, learning, and being with family and friends.

Ben Shockley
Maintenance

Chloe Moran
Laundry

Brandon Hart
Summer Camp Liaison

Clayton Hart
Director of Camp Ministries

Hobbies: Cruising, Photography, 4 wheeling, camping
Colors: Blue, Brown, Purple, Maroon
Bible Verse I can do all things thru Christ

Wanda Hart
Guest Service Director

Hi! My name is Wanda Hart (Sedillo) I am the Guest Service & Food Service Director and also responsible for reservations for Glacier View Ranch. I have been blessed to work at GVR since the summer of 2003. What a great experience God has offered to me. My prayer is I never loose sight of the way the Lord works in my life every single day as I speak with parents and group leaders to help them plan a retreat here at beautiful GVR. Bible Verse- Lo I am with you even to the end of the earth

Jeremy Maycroft
Director of Maintenance