Care Camps Foundation announced the confirmed members of its inaugural Young Professionals Board.
The group of emerging leaders from across the outdoor hospitality, RV, camping, recreation and business communities will help lead fundraising, community engagement and special events supporting camp experiences for children with cancer across the U.S. and Canada.
Created to engage the next generation of philanthropic leaders, the Young Professionals Board will help grow long-term donor engagement for Care Camps Foundation. One of the board’s primary initiatives will be the development and leadership of an annual signature fundraising event designed to bring together industry leaders and outdoor enthusiasts in support of pediatric oncology camps.
“The Young Professionals Board represents an exciting opportunity to unite individuals who are passionate about leadership, philanthropy and creating meaningful experiences that support children with cancer and their families,” said Jenna Berneck, development director for Care Camps Foundation. “This group will play an important role in creating new fundraising opportunities while also building long-term relationships with the outdoor hospitality and RV communities.”
“Young professionals can bring fresh ideas, strong energy and a collaborative spirit to Care Camps Foundation,” said Garett McKinnon, chair of the Young Professionals Board. “One of the projects we are most excited about is creating a signature fundraising event hosted at a campground featuring weekend-long festivities, outdoor experiences and a banquet recognizing some of Care Camps Foundation’s most impactful partners and supporters. We believe it can become a meaningful event that brings people together around a shared purpose.”
The board includes professionals representing a variety of industries and backgrounds who share a commitment to service, leadership and community impact.
Confirmed Young Professionals Board Members
- Anne Taylor, Associate Merchandiser, The North Face
- Ben Quiggle, Editor, Woodall’s Campground Magazine
- Brianna Gustafson, Guest Experience Supervisor, Kampgrounds of America
- Connor Cole, Director of Sales, Rigero LLC
- Destiny Tolliver, Inventory Manager, Campers Inn RV
- Frank Roberts, Microbiology Lab Technician, University of Rochester
- Garett McKinnon, Chief Revenue Officer, Campground Views
- Hannah Frisch, Digital Marketing Manager, Ecolink, Inc.
- Jessica Rider, CEO, Pull Through Sites Mobile RV
- Jordan Benschop, Senior Managing Editor, RV PRO
- Kristin Howard, Marketing Manager, Cummins
- Lexi Roberts, Dealership Coordinator, Long View RV
- Marielle Kingsley, Volunteer, Nature Leader, Camp Hobé
- Matt Reid, Vice President of Marketing, Vail Resorts
- McKenna Crews, Grants & Special Projects Manager, American Camp Association
- Michael Moore, General Manager, AGS Guest Guides
- Michael Rheinheimer, Digital Media Editor, G&G Media Group, dba RVBusiness
- Michelle Cavato, Sr Enterprise Account Manager, Campspot
- Nathan Mayfield, President, ResNexus
- Ren Richardson, Regional Sales Manager, Forest River
- Savannah Henry, Membership and Administrative Manager, RV Women’s Alliance
- Skyler Erben, Director of Portfolio Solutions, FSA Investment Group
- Timothy Dougan, President, RV and Campground Brokerage, Campground Brokers of America
“We are incredibly grateful for the enthusiasm and commitment this group is bringing to Care Camps Foundation,” said Lexi Roberts, co-chair of the Young Professionals Board. “This board represents an exciting opportunity to engage emerging leaders while creating events and experiences that help support camp opportunities for children with cancer and their families.”
For more than 40 years, Care Camps Foundation has helped provide funding for medically supervised pediatric oncology camps where children with cancer and their families can experience joy, belonging, friendship, confidence and the healing power of the outdoors at no cost to families. Today, Care Camps Foundation supports 126 pediatric oncology camps serving more than 47,000 children and family members each year across the United States and Canada.
Children’s Oncology Camping Association (COCA), Care Camps Foundation funds a network of more than 120 camps serving over 45,000 children and family members each year. Learn more at carecamps.org.
