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Category: Staff Profile


Staff Profile: Jesse “Schmoe” Garner

by Emma Hancock

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Some people don’t just work at camp—they let it shape who they are from the ground up! Meet Jesse “Schmoe” Garner, the Senior Director of Brand Engagement, whose Pine Cove journey began nearly twenty years ago when he first stepped onto property as a Forge student. From pioneering Pine Cove’s digital presence to refining the […]

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Staff Profile: Colin “Sneaky Pete” Post

by Mina Hudson

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Ever met someone who literally lives and breathes Pine Cove? Someone whose summers are basically measured in iconic blob flights, porch cheers, and seriously fun shenanigans? Meet Colin “Sneaky Pete” Post! As the Ridge associate director, Colin has spent at least part of every single summer of his life on Pine Cove grounds (yes, every […]

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Staff Profile: Kara “Crashy” Muyia

by Mina Hudson

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If you’ve ever wondered who actually wins all of those raffles and giveaways you see online, Kara “Crashy” Muyia might be your person! Kara has been part of the Pine Cove family since third grade, worked as a summer staffer, and now brings her heart and energy to camp full-time. When she’s not sharing her […]

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Staff Profile: Jason “Technical Fowl” Koert

by Mina Hudson

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Ever wonder who keeps all the lights, sound, and video running at camp… and maybe also builds zip lines in their backyard for fun? Meet Jason “Technical Fowl” Koert! Whether he’s designing clever tech solutions, 3D-printing gadgets for random projects, or baking delicious cinnamon rolls for birthdays, Jason brings creativity, problem-solving, and serious fun to […]

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Staff Profile: Avery “Queen Juice” Fink

by Mina Hudson

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Ever wonder who shows up to camp ready to mentor high school girls… and maybe also covered head-to-toe in green paint? Meet Avery “Queen Juice” Fink! Whether she’s leading campers through crazy fun activities, causing a little (totally intentional) chaos on stage, or pointing staffers to Jesus in the middle of all the camp madness, […]

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Staff Profile: Christina “Poke N Oak” Deimund

by Mina Hudson

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Christina just celebrated her 20th summer at Pine Cove—that’s two whole decades of camp energy and memories! She’s the behind-the-scenes hero at the registration desk, making sure every camper’s journey starts off right. In this chat, Christina spills on how the Lord led her to camp, what parenting has taught her about God’s love, and […]

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Staff Profile: Tyler “Baja Smash” Arnold

by Mina Hudson

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As the Men’s Director of Pine Cove’s Forge program, Tyler has seen discipleship from a lot of angles. From his early days as a City summer staffer to serving with Pine Cove’s now-retired outdoor education program, and now to helping shape the lives of young men through the Forge, Tyler’s journey has come full circle. […]

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Staff Profile: Jace “Papa” Hardy

by Mina Hudson

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Ever wondered, “Self, who takes care of the boats at Pine Cove when camp’s not in session?” Meet Jace “Papa” Hardy! From sailing on a banana boat to fixing broken parts, Jace handles everything in (and out!) of the water for our Southeast region. Cruise through his interview to learn how he got his camp […]

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Staff Profile: Leah “Smax” Crum

by Mina Hudson

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Leah is heading into her tenth summer at Pine Cove—yep, a whole decade of camp life! She’s grown up with camp and grown because of it, and in this interview, she shares some of the many lessons, laughs, and life changing moments she’s experienced along the way. Hear about her many skit appearances, her ever […]

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Staff Profile: Josh “Flynn Slider” Green

by Karissa Pitaniello

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For Flynn Slider, Pine Cove has been more than just a summer job—it’s been a story of saying “yes” to where God leads. In this interview, Josh reflects on his time at camp, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what makes the Ranch such a special place. Plus, he shares the wild story […]

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