Rick
is the Executive Director of Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer. He joined
the camp in February of 2007 after spending 15 as Executive
Director at KOK/Spencer’s sister camp, Deer Valley. Rick’s
major responsibilities at camp are strategic planning, operational
direction, purposeful programs and developing an inviting camp
community for all ages. Rick has a BA in Political Science from
Duquense University. He did Grad work at Slippery Rock University
in Recreation Administration and completed the MBA program at
Frostburg State University in Maryland.
Rick has a beautiful wife named Charlie, who is a teacher, an
EMT and a volleyball referee and coach. He has three wonderful
children. RC is a teacher and a coach and lives in South Carolina.
Rachel is an elementary assistant principal in North Carolina.
And Mary, who is a life coach and lives in Iowa. When he isn’t
traveling to visit with his family, Rick enjoys watching all
of the Pittsburgh sports teams, history, the beach and comedy.
Zach
Hoffman, Resident Camp Director
Zach
joined Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer in January of 2008. As Resident
Camp Director, he develops, plans, and facilitates year-round
camp activities and programs, including the Summer Resident
Camp program. The relationships and connections that are made
at camp, between both campers and staff role models, are what
Zach finds most special about a summer camp experience - “The
atmosphere at YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer is one that encourages
campers to truly be themselves. All campers and staff have something
to add to our camp community and to their communities back home
– We take care of each other.” Zach has eight years
experience as a professional camp administrator/programmer having
spent time at Camp Mount Luther in Mifflinburg, PA and YMCA
Triangle Y Ranch in Oracle, AZ. He has a BA in English Literature/Professional
Writing from Kutztown University of PA.
In his spare time, Zach likes spending time with his wife,
Alesia, and their dog, Bisbee. He also enjoys hiking, climbing,
whitewater paddling, reading and cooking
Tim Murphy, Outdoor Environmental Education Director
(OEED)
In
May of 2008, Tim started working at Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer.
He is currently the Outdoor Environmental Education Director
(or OEED for short). His responsibilities at camp are Environmental
Education, Challenge Courses and Teambuilding. He is a graduate
of Slipper Rock University with a degree in Environmental Education.
In Tim’s free time he enjoys climbing, hiking, biking
and kayaking. He sums it all up with, “I need to be outside
everyday!”
Linda Flora, Administrative Assistant
Linda
A. Flora started working for Kon-O-Kwee/Spencer in April of
2008. She is the camp’s Administrative Assistant. She
assists the Executive Director and the camp staff in management
of the camp office. She performs all clerical duties involved
in the everyday running of the office as well as coordinates
all personnel records and employment records. Linda maintains
accurate records of all revenue accepted as well as all accounts
payable and report all financial information to the Metro office.
Linda is a graduate of Avalon High School and has worked in
the Administrative and Office Management field for 25+ years.
In her spare time, Linda enjoys sewing, crocheting, reading
and spending time with her family. She is also an active member
of the Zelienople Lions Club as well as a member of her church
council.
Mike Milnes, Property Manager (picture and
bio will be posted shortly!)
YMCA
of Greater Pittsburgh Camp Kon-O-Kwee/Spencer • 126 Nagel Road •
Fombell, PA 16123
Rick
is the Executive Director of Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer. He joined
the camp in February of 2007 after spending 15 as Executive
Director at KOK/Spencer’s sister camp, Deer Valley. Rick’s
major responsibilities at camp are strategic planning, operational
direction, purposeful programs and developing an inviting camp
community for all ages. Rick has a BA in Political Science from
Duquense University. He did Grad work at Slippery Rock University
in Recreation Administration and completed the MBA program at
Frostburg State University in Maryland. 
Zach
joined Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer in January of 2008. As Resident
Camp Director, he develops, plans, and facilitates year-round
camp activities and programs, including the Summer Resident
Camp program. The relationships and connections that are made
at camp, between both campers and staff role models, are what
Zach finds most special about a summer camp experience - “The
atmosphere at YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer is one that encourages
campers to truly be themselves. All campers and staff have something
to add to our camp community and to their communities back home
– We take care of each other.” Zach has eight years
experience as a professional camp administrator/programmer having
spent time at Camp Mount Luther in Mifflinburg, PA and YMCA
Triangle Y Ranch in Oracle, AZ. He has a BA in English Literature/Professional
Writing from Kutztown University of PA.
In
May of 2008, Tim started working at Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer.
He is currently the Outdoor Environmental Education Director
(or OEED for short). His responsibilities at camp are Environmental
Education, Challenge Courses and Teambuilding. He is a graduate
of Slipper Rock University with a degree in Environmental Education.
In Tim’s free time he enjoys climbing, hiking, biking
and kayaking. He sums it all up with, “I need to be outside
everyday!”
Linda
A. Flora started working for Kon-O-Kwee/Spencer in April of
2008. She is the camp’s Administrative Assistant. She
assists the Executive Director and the camp staff in management
of the camp office. She performs all clerical duties involved
in the everyday running of the office as well as coordinates
all personnel records and employment records. Linda maintains
accurate records of all revenue accepted as well as all accounts
payable and report all financial information to the Metro office.