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OUR BOARD

We are grateful to our board for overseeing the ministry of Lone Prairie Camp.

The LPC Board and LPC Camp Director can be contacted at board@loneprairiecamp.com.
The LPC Board Chair can be contacted at boardchair@loneprairiecamp.com.
A copy of our current LPC Board Policy Governance Manual is also available.

Russ McDermott

Title on Board: Chair
Family: Married to Jennifer for 30 years. We have five (mostly young adult) children.
Home Church: Ellerslie Road Baptist Church
Occupation: I have been a pastor for a long time. I’ve served churches in Kentucky, Ontario, and here in Alberta. Currently, I am the Executive Director of Operations at Ellerslie.
Past Experience with LPC: I am a camp dad, as my daughter has served on the camp staff.
Past Experience on the LPC Board (if any): This is my fourth year serving on the LPC board.

Terry Carlson

Title on Board: Vice-Chair
Family: Married to Margaret for 30 years. 2 kids – Daughter is married with two kids (so 2 grandchildren).Son is in Edmonton.
Home Church: Ellerslie Road Baptist Church
Occupation: am currently the director of IMTP & Telecare with the Good Samaritan Society (based out of Edmonton). IMTP is Information, Management, Technology and Privacy/Security. I have worked in the technology field since 1986. I have gone to church my whole life.
Past Experience with LPC: I attended camps as a child. My children both attended Lone Prairie Camp and they have both worked at the camp as well including taking the CLT courses.
Past Experience on the LPC Board (if any): This is my first year serving on the LPC board.

Aiden Chi

Title on Board: Treasurer
Family: Married to Emma for two years.
Home Church: Ellerslie Road Baptist Church
Occupation: I work as a manager of finance at the Alberta Cancer
Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients across Alberta.
Past Experience with LPC: Even though I have no experience with
LPC, I had the privilege of serving as a camp cabin leader for Bonnyville Baptist Church. This experience instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility, compassion, and leadership, as I had the opportunity to mentor and support youth in their personal and spiritual development
Past Experience on the LPC Board (if any): This is my first year as a board member. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute my expertise and insights to advance the organization’s mission and impact.

Tim Schwalfenberg

Title on Board: Secretary
Family: Married to my wife Bonnie for three wonderful years
Home Church: Central Baptist Church
Occupation: I work as a a reliability engineer in a manufacturing facility in Edmonton.
Past Experience with LPC:I attended LPC as a camper for many years, later transitioning into LPC’s Leadership Training (CLT) program. After completing the CLT program, I was a cabin leader at camp the following summer. Camp has had an incredible impact on my life and my relationship with God. I have seen similar impacts in the lives of many youth that I have mentored at my church and I’m excited to see how God will continue to use LPC to mature and grow his disciples.
Past Experience on the LPC Board (if any): This is my seventh year serving on the LPC board

Melissa Brewster

Title on Board: Director
Family: My husband Eirik and I have been married for 16 years and have 5 children ranging from 13 years old down to 3 months.
Home Church: Ellerslie Road Baptist Church
Occupation: I am a registered nurse but am currently at home full time parenting and homeschooling our children. I enjoy spending time at church serving in a variety of ministries as well as the past 2 summers at camp working as a kitchen volunteer and head cook.
Past Experience with LPC: Church camps were a formative part of my childhood and strongly believe in the importance of camp ministry and am happy to have found Lone Prairie for our family to learn, grow, and serve in.
Past Experience on the LPC Board (if any): This is my first year serving on the LPC board.

Dennis Gulley

Title on Board: Consultant (Not an LPC Board member)
Family: Married to Joanne for 32 years, dad to five daughters, father-in-law to three great men of God, and Gramps to two grandsons.
Home Church: Ellerslie Road Baptist Church
Occupation: I currently serve as the District Coach of the Baptist General Conference in Alberta. I have been in vocational ministry for 36 years having served in pastoral, denominational and teaching roles in the US and Canada.
Past Experience with LPC: While I am new to the BGCA and to Lone Prairie Camp, I have been involved in camping ministries having served on Camp Boards, as a Camp Director and Camp Speaker for over 35 years. I hold a high value for the power and importance of camping ministry in the lives of students and staff.
Past Experience on the LPC Board (if any): I serve alongside the LPC board in a consultative role.