| Mark P. Fisher - President & Head Innovation Coach |
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On January 1st, 2006 Mark P. Fisher became Sandy Cove Ministries' 5th President & Head Innovation Coach. As a husband of one and father of five, his passion, from personal experience, is to become a Christ-like husband, father and man - while inviting others to join him on the same journey. Mark holds a double degree in Bible and Communications from Cedarville University and Word of Life Bible Institute. He has been a leader in Christian camping since 1981. >Read More about Mark |
| mp.fisher@sandycove.org |
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| Sharon Bias - Director of Development |
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Sharon joined the Sandy Cove team in 2007, bringing 36 years of leadership, management and development experience to the Sandy Cove community. Her work experiences previous to her twenty years of ministry as CEO of A DOOR OF HOPE in DE included leadership positions with Western Union International and Xerox Corporation where Sharon enjoyed many successes. Sharon and her husband, David, live in DE. They have three married children and 5 grandchildren, all of whom also live in DE. |
| s.bias@sandycove.org |
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| Kevin Bitler - Director of Food Service |
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Kevin has been working at Sandy Cove since 1990, serving in capacities from dishwasher to director and everything in between. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Liberty University in 1997. Outside of work, Kevin volunteers at his church in the media center. He also enjoys golfing and playing church softball. Kevin and his wife JoLynn have a daughter, Ciara, and a son, Jackson. 1 Peter 4:10 |
| k.bitler@sandycove.org |
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| Suzanne Folke – Director of Human Resources |
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Suzanne has been with Sandy Cove since 2005 after completing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Delaware. She has also gone on to receive her Masters Degree in Human Resources Management from West Chester University as well as the Profession in Human Resources (PHR) Certification. Suzanne’s husband, Matt works as a middle school Phys. Ed. Teacher in Delaware and together they serve on Northern Delaware’s Young Life committee and enjoy walking their dog Bailey at the park. |
| s.folke@sandycove.org |
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| Tim Schauer - Director of Sales & Marketing |
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Tim and his wonderful wife, Jody, have five children who have all enjoyed Sandy Cove over the years. Tim has had a rich background ministering to the body of Christ and a passion to see others live in abundance. From a business perspective, years of sales, marketing and retail experience combine with the Sandy Cove team’s desire to see many more guests enjoy the presence of God in this wonderful facility. Tim holds an MBA from Liberty University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration, with a marketing specialty, from Walden University. |
| t.schauer@sandycove.org |
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| Vonnie Stemen - Director of Business Services |
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Vonnie has twenty-five years of for-profit and non-profit financial experience prior to joining the Sandy Cove team in 2008. She has an accounting degree from Ohio Northern University, a CPA license and is a member of the AICPA. Before coming to Sandy Cove Ministries, she was the Director of Accounting for Hupp Aerospace/Defense in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Vonnie’s husband John also serves on the Sandy Cove team as a Conference Tech. They are blessed with two grown daughters, Adel and Cori. |
| v.stemen@sandycove.org |
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| Stephen J. Weaver - Director of Program Ministries |
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Stephen has a long history with Sandy Cove dating back to the 1990s, and after serving as our 2008 Summer Staff Coordinator, stepped into the role of Director of Program Ministries. He has managed Nashville recording artists and traveled as a tour manager for Sandy Patti, Chonda Pierce, and 4Him, and was the assistant to the producer of the Purple Door Christian music festival. Stephen has a Bible degree from Lancaster Bible College. Stephen and Beth were married January 2011. Beth also works at Sandy Cove as our Volunteer Coordinator. |
| s.weaver@sandycove.org |
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| Tim Nielsen - Director of Camp Sandy Cove |
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Tim has been the director of Camp Sandy Cove since 1989. He has a Master’s Degree in Christian Education from Columbia International University. Tim is the President of the Keystone Regional Council of Leaders of the American Camp Association (ACA). Tim has also helped to start and operate camps in Russia and Australia. Tim’s wife, Adina, works with him at camp and runs the riding program. |
| t.nielsen@sandycove.org |
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