Heather Bender, Executive Director
Heather has a committed love for the ministry of Crooked Creek. She has many fond memories of growing up as a camper at Crooked Creek and has volunteered and assisted with a number of programs in the past several years since moving back to Iowa. Heather served with Mennonite Mission Network in St. Louis and lived in San Antonio for six years after graduating from Hesston College in 2004 and Eastern Mennonite University in 2006. Heather has been serving at Crooked Creek since 2019
Heather has a committed love for the ministry of Crooked Creek. She has many fond memories of growing up as a camper at Crooked Creek and has volunteered and assisted with a number of programs in the past several years since moving back to Iowa. Heather served with Mennonite Mission Network in St. Louis and lived in San Antonio for six years after graduating from Hesston College in 2004 and Eastern Mennonite University in 2006. Heather has been serving at Crooked Creek since 2019
Gay Widmer, Maintenance Director
Most folks notice right away how well the grounds and buildings are maintained. That is because Gay is a very meticulous grounds keeper! You might find him mowing, maintaining the lane, fixing the occasional break or building something in his shop. He's our "go-to-guy"; if you need it--he can build it! Gay has been sharing his wealth of knowledge and gifts with the camp since 1999.
Most folks notice right away how well the grounds and buildings are maintained. That is because Gay is a very meticulous grounds keeper! You might find him mowing, maintaining the lane, fixing the occasional break or building something in his shop. He's our "go-to-guy"; if you need it--he can build it! Gay has been sharing his wealth of knowledge and gifts with the camp since 1999.
Gloria Widmer, Head Housekeeper
You can't operate a camp like ours without some behind-the scense assistance! Gloria is continuously and joyously wiping, folding, vaccuming and making sure our facilities are some of the finest around. She manages a crew of cleaning folks that help keep our buildings looking fresh and clean! Gloria has been serving at Crooked Creek since 2002.
You can't operate a camp like ours without some behind-the scense assistance! Gloria is continuously and joyously wiping, folding, vaccuming and making sure our facilities are some of the finest around. She manages a crew of cleaning folks that help keep our buildings looking fresh and clean! Gloria has been serving at Crooked Creek since 2002.
Adam Voth Unruh, Food Service Manager
Whether he's serving summer campers or a guest group, he is always dishing up delicious meals that help make any retreat a joy. Have a food sensitivity or allergy? No worries, Adam is happy to accommodate a variety of diets and does so with pleasure. We love the smells that waft from his kitchens and are delighted to enjoy his savory and sweet treats! Adam has been serving up smiles at Crooked Creek since fall of 2019.
Whether he's serving summer campers or a guest group, he is always dishing up delicious meals that help make any retreat a joy. Have a food sensitivity or allergy? No worries, Adam is happy to accommodate a variety of diets and does so with pleasure. We love the smells that waft from his kitchens and are delighted to enjoy his savory and sweet treats! Adam has been serving up smiles at Crooked Creek since fall of 2019.
Jill Hartzler, Guest Services & Office Manager
No stranger to camp, Jill remembers coming to this space to go sledding before Crooked Creek came into being. Now she's the friendly voice and welcoming presence you'll greet upon calling or visiting the welcome center. Jill's organizational skills mean you'll get your camp contract in a timely fashion and can answer almost any question you may have. Jill began her camp ministry in the fall of 2017.
No stranger to camp, Jill remembers coming to this space to go sledding before Crooked Creek came into being. Now she's the friendly voice and welcoming presence you'll greet upon calling or visiting the welcome center. Jill's organizational skills mean you'll get your camp contract in a timely fashion and can answer almost any question you may have. Jill began her camp ministry in the fall of 2017.
About our staff:
There is not a more refined nor steadfast group of people than the staff at Crooked Creek Christian Camp. This is a group of people that take their job very seriously. The focus, dedication and determination of these fine folks is second to none. None of them would ever consider hiding a rubber snake to surprise one of their co-workers...Seriously, these folks are committed to making sure that all guests have a wonderful time enjoying the beautiful setting of camp.
We work hard, but we like to goof around, too. Come see us, we'd love to have you here!
We work hard, but we like to goof around, too. Come see us, we'd love to have you here!