Krislund Staff:
Our friendly staff strives to show God's love through service. Here at Krislund you will enjoy great facilities, excellent food service, and a staff committed to guest services and making your event a success. Contact any one of our staff members and they will be more than happy to assist you with any questions or needs you may have.
Program Director: Art DeVos
Art came to Krislund in April of 2009 from Iowa with an impressive resume in youth ministries and Christian camping including four years as the Executive Site Director for a camp and retreat center in SE Iowa. Most recently, he served as Director of Youth and Worship for a church in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. He has a decade of experience in camping ministries with skills in counseling, recruiting, training seasonal staff, creating summer programs, leading worship and hosting retreat groups. Although not an ordained minister, Art believes that he has been called into a life of ministry and service through camping.
Among his many certifications are High Ropes Instructor, First Responder (with CPR), Fire Fighter 1, Assistant Wrangler (AAHS), Lifeguard and Level 1 Archer (NAA). He has also been active as a praise team guitarist and high school basketball coach.
Art and his wife Pam, a former teacher, enjoy living at Krislund with their two sons, Ashton (5) and Hudson (2).
Email: artdevos@krislund.org Office Ext. 103
Director of Maintenance: Kent Rishel
Kent has been with Krislund since 1995. He came to Krislund with previous skills as a general contractor. Kent has overseen the construction of most of Krislund's structures in his tenure at the camp. He works very closely with the many volunteers that come to Krislund.
Kent has a great passion for the job that he does. He works hard for Krislund daily and truly has a servant heart. Kent has done about every job imaginable around this site and he has done it willingly. His love for Krislund shows to everyone around him.
He and his wife Sharon live just over the mountain from Krislund and they have three children and two grandchildren with another grandchild on the way!
Email: kentrishel@krislund.org Office Ext. 102
Food Service Manager / Outdoor Education Co-Director: Pam DeVos
Pam has played an active role alongside Art in the camping ministry since their marriage in 2002. Pam graduated with an Elementary Education degree and taught in Houston, Texas until God led their family into the camping ministry. Pam held a certification in Food Preparation through the Serve Safe program and began managing their camp kitchen.
Bringing her knowledge of the kitchen and her passion for education to Krislund, Pam has immediately made a great impact in our program. She not only delivers great quality in her food but brings exceptional service and organization.
Email: pamdevos@krislund.org Office Ext. 104
Outdoor Education Co-Director / Head Cook: Heather Anderson
Heather also comes to Krislund via Iowa. While attending college, Heather was hired to work for Art at his previous camp. She served one year as a counselor and moved into the food service program with Pam the following year. Heather, also a certified teacher, taught for one year before coming to Krislund for the summer season to again work with Pam in the kitchen. Upon development of the new Outdoor Education Program at Krislund, Heather was asked to stay on board.
Heather brings a bright and cheerful personality to Krislund and has a great love for working with children and the outdoors. Her attention to detail matches well with Pam and together they make a fantastic team who love to serve.
Email: heatheranderson@krislund.org Office Ext. 105