Mike grew up in Corning, NY, has a B.A. in Elementary Education from Bluffton College, and taught for six years. He is certified in Camp/Retreat Ministries in The United Methodist Church and has 20 years of camp leadership experience. He and his wife, Kari, make their home at Casowasco with their children, Ethan and Sydney. Kari, a former staff member, volunteers as the Casowasco store manager. They both grew up attending camp at Casowasco and Aldersgate, and Kari's grandparents directed Aldersgate.
Shelby is a graduate of Houghton College with a B.S. in Outdoor Recreation. She grew up attending camp at Aldersgate and was a staff member at there for 5 years. Shelby and her husband Jonathan were married in June of 2008.
Joan is the Executive Assistant for the UNY CRM, and was serving as the NCNY CCRM Administrative Assistant for 11 years. She supports the program through the Urban Initiative, program planning, marketing, brochure development and fundraising. Joan has three children and three granddaughters.