OUR STAFF
Our enthusiastic, caring and skilled staff members, help facilitate and guide the development of each camper in their pursuit of strengthening social & life skills, fostering friendships and developing their Christian faith. Many of our staff "grew up" at Camp Whitman, having spent many summers as campers before joining the staff team. We also recruit staff from area colleges and universities who are studying human services such as education or social work. Additionally, we are proud to host international staff from countries like England, Ireland, and Mexico. Our camp counselors all undergo a thorough interview and reference process, are background checked and successfully complete a week-long training before working with our campers.
Bryan Muecke, “Mickey”, Executive Director (he/him/his)
Bryan grew up in northern Minnesota and from an early age, attended Covenant Park Bible Camp near his home. As a long-time camper, he developed deep friendships which are still special to this day. In his late teens, Bryan also served on the summer staff as a lifeguard and camp counselor.
During his college years, Bryan served as the summer waterfront director at Camp Mission Meadows in Chautauqua County, NY while earning his B.A. in Writing from North Park University in Chicago. He later went on to earn an M.S. in Hospitality Administration from the University of New Haven in Connecticut - fully intending to launch into a career directing faith-based summer camp and retreat ministries.
As Bryan’s career grew, he was fortunate to have the opportunity to serve as the Executive Director of Covenant Park (’04 -’11) and Camp Mission Meadows (’11- ’21). Both camps had been significant in his faith formation as a youth, and later, they benefited from his leadership as he guided them through seasons of expansion, growth and a renewed vision for the future.
In addition to being a seasoned non-profit leader, Bryan holds the distinction of being a Licensed Staff Minister specializing in camping ministry through the Evangelical Covenant Church of America. He has also served on several local boards including Habitat for Humanity, the Christian Camp and Conference Association, the Association of Covenant Camps and Conference Centers, and the Chautauqua-Mayville (NY) Chamber of Commerce.
Outside of camp, Bryan has experience in parish children's ministry, youth sports coaching and peer mentoring. In their spare time, he & his wife Chrissie enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and snowshoeing, spending time at their family cabin on Tug Hill and hanging out with their five boys."
Anthony (Tony) Loreti, Director of Camper and Counselor Care (he/him/his)
Tony Loreti is currently living in Syracuse with his spouse Alisa, and is originally from Hamilton, NJ. He grew up attending the First Presbyterian Church of Hamilton Sq. He studied Contemporary Ministries at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY and received a Master’s of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. After college he did his fair share of chasing the wind which has led him all over the USA, from a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail to a year of volunteer service in urban Atlanta to the south eastern coast of Alaska as a rock climbing and zip lining tour guide. Tony served as a wilderness guide for Summit Achievement in Stow, ME where he worked with troubled teens. He worked in North Philadelphia for year as a hospital chaplain at Einstein Medical Center. Tony has a deep passion for the outdoors and sharing wilderness experiences with others and he loves Jesus and games of all kinds.
As Camp Whitman’s Assistant Director for Camper and Counselor Care, Tony is responsible for hiring, training and mentoring all of our camp counselors, and serving as a liaison between camp parents and counselors to ensure the best safety, care and development of our most precious resource - our campers.
Alena Ragan, Registration Coordinator (she/her/hers)
Alena is excited to return to Camp Whitman in the role of Registration Coordinator. As Registration Coordinator, Alena will be helpful in answering any questions about camper registration, planning, and year-round event coordination at camp.
Alena is from Fairport, NY and graduated in 2020 from St. Lawrence University with a double major in English Literature and French. Alena worked as a camp counselor for three years at Camp Whitman, where she went on to become a Camp Coordinator for the 2019-2020 seasons and she has been coming back to work at camp per diem in various roles ever since.
Aside from her work at Camp Whitman, she has been working at the non-profit “Tenacity” in Boston for the past three years as an academic mentor and advocate for students in the Boston Public School System. Her work as a mentor at Tenacity included being a tutor, initiating family engagement, tennis coaching, and career preparation. Alena is looking forward to connecting with Camp Whitman’s beloved campers, families, and staff for a new camp season! Alongside camp, Alena will be running her wedding videography business, “Media by Alena,” and is looking forward to a busy summer full of camp, weddings, and lots of memories.
Raymond Crosby-Willis, Operations Director (he/him/his)
Ray was born and raised in Dundee, and now lives with his wife Barb and four children in nearby Barrington.
Ray is no stranger to Camp Whitman beginning in 2005 as a seasonal maintenance worker before transitioning to the Assistant Property Manager until 2011.
He enjoys working with his hands building and fixing things. Having great mentors growing up, such as his late father, he developed a strong background in electrical, plumbing and construction.
When not building or repairing things Ray can usually be found setting up and operating audio for bands, concerts or theatrical performances. Although a full time job in itself, his kids are his world and he loves spending every moment possible with them.
Ray is excited to be returning to the Camp Whitman family and continue making the property a safe and welcoming environment for all to enjoy.