Nathan, a Pennsylvania native, has worked with YMCA Camping his entire professional career. Beginning in Carlisle as the Director of YMCA Camp Thompson and more recently serving as Executive Director of Camping Services for the Akron Area YMCA in Ohio, he has witnessed the positive power of a camp or conference center to transform children, families, business teams and communities. Nathan, his wife Kristi, and their 3 daughters are thrilled to be part of the magic on the mountain.

Jennifer Beck-Hill is a native New Yorker and has lived in Pennsylvania since 1992. She has been employed by South Mountain YMCA as the Comptroller since 2006. She lives in Shillington with her husband, Steve and her 3 children, Emily, Ben and Bryan along with 2 dogs, Ava and Lyla and 2 cats, Bob and Fang.

 

Dale comes to the mountain with over 12 years experience in property and grounds maintenance. Dale’s background includes overseeing budgets, capital improvements, energy conservation, safety, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment. Dale is responsible for the efficiency, effectiveness, safety and aesthetics for 90+ buildings and over 600 acres for programming at the South Mountain YMCA Camps.

Cory hails from upstate New York and comes to the mountain with 17 years of professional camping experience ranging in the fields of Aquatics, Archery, High Adventure, Teambuilding, Outdoor Science, Trip Leading, Day Camp, and Camp Programming. Cory oversees the Adventure program and is always planning new and exciting activities to serve the members of our community. Cory lives on the mountain with his wife Sarah and dogs Olive and Odin. You may find Cory sailing, paddling, hiking, or snowboarding all around the east coast.

Ally is a born and raised Berks County native from Birdsboro. Since 2012, Ally has worked with the South Mountain YMCA Camps as a camp counselor, and has served over the years as an educator in our Outdoor Center, as well as with programs like Homeschoolers Big Day Out, School’s Out Day Camp, and Parents’ Night Out. She graduated from Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA with a degree in Biology. Ally’s passions are working with children and animals. She is excited to use her skills in both these areas at camp!