Meet The Team

Charlie Becker
CEO

Contact Charlie regarding the overall operations and funding of the organization, the Camp Courageous Foundation, giving a program about Camp to your group, and the Pineapple Gala. Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. On call and available by appointment 24/7.

Sonya Belew
COO/HR Director

Contact Sonya regarding daily administration operations, Iowa waiver program, billing and campership requests, and Camp rental opportunities.

Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

 

Tim Raine
CFO

Contact Tim regarding accounts payable, accounts receivable, employment verifications, and general business office practices.

Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Julie Davis
Administrative Assistant

Contact Julie regarding donations, memorials, tributes, camp store, schedule Camp tours, and Cruisin’ for Camp Courageous.

Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Hannah Rickels
Marketing & Communication Director

Contact Hannah regarding marketing and communications including camp’s courier, holiday letter, media (radio, TV, weekly newsletters), digital platforms (social media, Google Ads, website), and content creation.

Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Nick Covington
IT Director

Contact Nick regarding day-to-day IT needs, security, printing, networking, and Internet access.

Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Kaite Ryan
Program Director

Contact Kaite regarding camper programs, festivals, and other special events. Responsible for program staff employment.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Jocelyn Blanco
Assist. Program Director

Contact Jocelyn regarding registration for week-long camp sessions, waiting lists for week-long session, as well as camper programs and evening activities.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Jessica Luetkemeier
Respite Director

Contact Jessica regarding weekend Respite services and registrations, as well as Emergency Respite. Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Emily Bearnth
Travel Director

Contact Emily regarding the Travel Program, trip payments, and other trip information.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Rogelio Hernandez
Assitant Travel Director

Contact Ro regarding the Travel Program and other trip information.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Dalton Barrier
Adventure Director

Contact Dalton regarding adventure activities and Family Camp. Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Lisa Twitchell
Aquatic Director

Contact Lisa regarding the Vermazen-Carver Indoor Pool, including swim lessons, water aerobics, open swims, and pool rentals.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Karl Paulson
Nature Director

Contact Karl if  you are interested in having camp’s animals or activities brought to your community.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Ashley Burino
Dietary Director

Operations of the Camp Courageous kitchen, special diet concerns, food donations, catering, Pancake Breakfast, Omelet Breakfast,  Round Up for Camp, and volunteering in the kitchen for various special events.

Hours: Mon – Thurs: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Fridays 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Morgan Strait
Assist. Dietary Director

Contact Morgan for concerns about dietary needs.

Melissa Ray
Nursing Director

Contact Melissa about nursing or medication concerns.

Kelli Todd
Nursing Staff

Contact Kelli about nursing or medication concerns.

Cory Mohr
Facilities Director

Contact Cory regarding maintenance related questions or concerns pertaining to Camp Courageous’ facilities or grounds and donations to the Facilities Department.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Russ Yonkovic
Assist. Facilities Director

Contact Russ regarding maintenance related questions pertaining to Camp Courageous’ facilities or grounds as well as vehicle donations.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Stacy Thies
Environmental Specialist

The Environmental Specialist is responsible to maintain all facilities in a neat, clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Craig Lampe
Facilities Staff

Contact Craig regarding maintenance related questions pertaining to Camp Courageous’ facilities or grounds.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Jeff Martens
Facilities Staff

Contact Jeff regarding maintenance related questions pertaining to Camp Courageous’ facilities or grounds.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Tobi Luetkemeier
Volunteer Director

Contact Tobi regarding volunteer opportunities at Camp Courageous as well as the Manchester Garage Sale and donations.

Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Volunteer Team

👤Donna Rohr
Administrative Volunteer
👤Jim Zimmerman
Volunteer
👤Kevin Ahrendsen
Facilities Volunteer
👤Mary Ann Zimmerman
Volunteer
👤Sheri Lampe
Administrative Volunteer