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.
Jaime Jezek
Program Director
Contact Jaime regarding camper programs, festivals, and other special events. Responsible for program staff employment.
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
- 319-465-5916, ext 2310
- jjezek@campcourageous.org
Hannah Farr
Assist. Program Director
Contact Hannah 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.
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
Melissa Ray
Nursing Director
Kelli Todd
Nursing Staff
Jocelyn Blanco
Nursing Staff
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 |