LEADERSHIP STAFF

Camp Lamoka is led by a group of amazing individuals who love God and want all those who attend one of our programs to know God better. Our leadership staff collectively have well over a hundred years of experience in camping ministry. CLICK on any picture for more details.

Greg Howard
Administrator
Cindy Henry
Housekeeping Coordinator
Callum Young
Head of Facilities
Amber Tham
Office Administrator
Tim Hamilton
Chairman of the Board
Bryan Krick
Vice Chairman of the Board
Paul Brown
Treasurer
David Semans
Secretary of the Board
Julian Posey
Head of Foodservice (Head Chef)

Administrator

Greg Howard

Greg Howard is the current camp administrator at Lamoka Baptist Camp. Greg has 4 wonderful children (Wesley, Evangelyn, Ayla, and Waverly) with his wife Jodianne. Greg Howard has served at Lamoka in different capacities for over 20 years. He is passionate about sanctification and creating a place where campers and families can grow closer to, and serve, God. He has a bachelors degree in Communications and Bible from Summit University, a Masters degree in English and Rhetoric from SUNY Binghamton, and an Master’s of Divinity from Baptist Bible Seminary. He is currently working on a Doctorate in Next Generation Ministry at Liberty University. He is also currently serving as a deacon at Harvest Baptist Church in Bath NY. Greg’s favorite food is Pizza and his favorite restaurant is Texas Road House. He enjoys reading, writing, and cooking.

Housekeeping Coordinator

Cindy Henry

Cindy Henry has faithfully served at Lamoka Baptist Camp for decades. Her ceaseless work and genuine love has made Lamoka what it is today! She began serving full-time for decades. Cindy has three sons and seven grandchildren, and Lamoka holds a special place in her heart as it is the place where she and her husband Ed met, and also the place where three of her grandsons came to know Christ as Savior. She is currently serving as the Camp’s House Keeping Coordinator and is responsible for all the interior living spaces on campus as well as the grounds and landscaping. Her greatest joy is the months spent in the craft barn, where she serves as our Craft Coordinator, ministering with the wonderful staff that comes to serve God each summer! Cindy is a member of People’s Baptist Church in Newfield, New York.

Head of Facilities

Callum Young

Callum is Camp Lamoka’s Head of Facilities. Callum Young attended and worked at Lamoka before joining its leadership staff in 2020. In 2022, God called him to join the full-time staff. He loves Lamoka and improves everything he touches.

Office Administrator

Amber Tham

Amber attends Bradford Baptist Church in Bradford, NY.  She got married in 2005, and she and her husband have 3 wonderful children.  They spend a lot of their time at sporting events for their children and their community.  They also serve in the music ministry at their church. Amber attended Lamoka Baptist Camp as a young child and started her first job here, when she was 14, in the kitchen.  She also spent one summer helping out as a counselor for a few weeks. Currently she is serving in the office as an office administrator and has been in this role for about 5 years.  Amber loves working here knowing that she can have a part in the overall mission of winning lost souls for Christ and seeing many lives changed. She also wants to be able to give back to the ministry that has held a special place in her heart since she was a little girl.

Chairman of the Board

Tim Hamilton

Tim Hamilton is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Pastor at Calvary Baptist in Trumansburg, NY. He has served at Calvary for over 18 years and has been actively serving with Lamoka for over 6 years. He and his wife Vicky have 6 grown children and many grandchildren, and they have served together as a family in many different ways at Lamoka. Tim has spoken at Family Camp, Junior Camps and Teen Retreats, and presently oversees many projects on campus in addition to working at the zipline (a particular favorite of Tim’s!) Tim also serves as the head of the buildings and grounds committee, where he oversees much of the capital improvement and repair projects on campus. Pastor Hamilton has a Doctorate degree from BBS and has a passion for outreach, serving in many ways in the nearby public school and in the town of Trumansburg. 

Vice Chairman of the Board

Bryan Krick

Bryan Krick is the Vice Chairman of the Board and the pastor at People’s Baptist Church in Newfield NY. 

Treasurer

Paul Brown

Paul Brown is the current pastor at Glen Baptist Church in Watkins Glen NY. He has decades of camping experience and serves as the treasurer of Lamoka Baptist Camp.

Secretary of the Board

David Semans

David Semans is the Secretary of the Board and the pastor at Faith Baptist in Dundee NY. He and his family have served at camp in multiple ways for many decades.

Head of Foodservice (Head Chef)

Julian Posey

Julian has spent the last 8 years serving at Lamoka in a variety of roles, as well as attending Clark’s Summit University for Camping Ministries until their sudden closure. We are excited to have him join our full-time staff as our Head Chef and Foodservice Head with his extensive experience. Julian currently attends Calvary Baptist Church in Trumansburg NY.