Beachmont Staff
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Stewart Walker - Executive Director
Stewart began serving at Beachmont in 2018 and is responsible for staff development, strategic planning, capital projects, developing ministry partnerships, and serves as the staff liaison to the Board of Directors. Along with his wife, Heidi, their family resides on a small farmette with a bunch of critters - both wild and domestic. Stewart is most at home serving others and being outside and also enjoys trail running, hiking, history, and geography.
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Deanna Arisman - Director of Operations
Deanna keeps everything super organized and running smoothly. She has been involved at Beachmont since 1999 and came on full-time in 2009. When she isn’t working, Deanna enjoys spending time with her family, camping, and all things outdoors.
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Joe Barranco - Program Director
Joe oversees our Day Camp, Child Care, and Athletic Programs, leading development and planning for our program team. In his spare time, Joe loves swimming, eating Delta Pizza, and playing with his children.
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Allison Funkhouser - Director of Guest Services
Allison serves as the welcoming committee and leads administrative support for the Beachmont team. In her free time she loves spending time with her family and thrifting, especially vintage Pyrex! Allison loves games, fun, people, and strives to serve the Lord each and every day!
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Pamela Badders - Finance Manager
Pam handles all of Beachmont’s financial and human resource matters. She also ensures camp licenses and various certifications are up-to-date. Christmas is her favorite holiday and she listens to Christmas music all year long!
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Sammie Horton - Marketing & Communications Manager
Sammie joined our team in the Fall of 2023, she creates marketing content and leads engagement with Beachmont’s community online. Sammie loves spending time with her husband, Seth, being part of teen ministry at her church, and being outside- no matter the weather!
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Nicole Parnell - Program Manager
Nicole has been serving on Summer Staff since 2016, and now helps oversee Day Camp as well as Beachmont's other programs. When not working, Nicole enjoys spending time with her husband, Jordan, creating art, reading, and spending time in the sunshine.
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Andrew Scarff - Facilities Manager
Andrew oversees facilities management and new construction on Beachmont’s campus. In his free time, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife, MacKenzie, their daughters, and their dogs. He also likes building various things, hiking, kayaking, and riding a motorcycle.
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Clark Trautman - Events Manager
Clark leads our Corn Maze each fall, creating a great interactive experience for each of our guests and leading our team of volunteers. Clark enjoys working out, shooting, and anything outdoors.
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James Biondo - Facilities Assistant
James assists with maintenance on the Beachmont campus, as well as construction for our annual Corn Maze. Outside of work, James enjoys writing music and going to the gym.
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Silas Kilbane - Facilities Assistant
Silas assists in stewarding Beachmont’s campus, aiding in maintenance and construction throughout the year. He has many pastimes including, but not limited to, playing guitar, climbing, swimming, and exploring God’s creation.
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Kristen Hamann - Donor Coordinator
We are thrilled that Kristen joined our team in the spring of 2025! She plays a vital role in maintaining strong connections with our community and the generous supporters who enable our ministry. Kristen and her husband Scott are enjoying life as new grandparents and spending time with their amazing family. In her free time, Kristen loves being outdoors, tending to her garden.
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Jordan Macri - Assistant Program Manager
Jordan assists in facilitating and enhancing our programs, while encouraging and working beside our seasonal staff. Jordan loves being active outside, going on hikes, being at the beach, playing spikeball, and lots of pickleball. When Jordan’s not on the clock, she's on the courts! She cherishes spending time with her friends and family, and growing in her relationship with Jesus.
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Nathan Mansperger - Operations Assistant
Nathan maintains the cleanliness of Beachmont’s various buildings, while also communicating with our General Assistants about assignments and team projects. Additionally, Nathan cares for our rental groups, and ensures that everything goes smoothly. Nathan enjoys spending time in nature, listening to music, and watching movies.
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Elisabeth Sadowski - Finance Assistant
Elisabeth assists with all of Beachmont’s finance office needs. She enjoys playing and teaching piano, going on walks, and spending time with friends and family. Elisabeth loves summer and looks forward to the warm weather all year long!
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Caroline Thornton - Office Assistant
Caroline helps keep our office organized and productive, providing assistance to the entire Beachmont office team. Caroline loves capturing life’s adventures through photography and is always up for a camping trip and a cup of coffee!