SR. LEADERSHIP
SHILOH
Jonathan “Shiloh” Williford is a husband and a father. He is also an entrepreneur and a small business owner who has been involved in Summer Camps and Outdoor Education since childhood.
In his youth, Jonathan worked at summer camps like Sky Ranch, Camp Compass, Camp Thurman and Sabine Creek Ranch.
He is a graduate of Houston Baptist University with a double major in Mass Communications and Speech Communications.
As a former Marine and OIF Combat Veteran, he has a passion for mentorship, leadership development and discipleship.
Jonathon Williford
CEO
Tinkerbell
Kayla Lehew
Director of Administration
Tinkerbell has been part of the camp family since 2017! She brings extensive experience in business operations and is excited to use those skills to help things run smoothly behind the scenes.
She’s a big fan of coffee shops, traveling, and beach days with a good book and her family. Her dream snack? Chips and salsa—every time! Tinkerbell can’t wait to help make this summer one to remember!
MR. ROSE
Jim Rose is known in the camping community for having built Camp Thurman in Arlington, Texas.
Jim was the Executive Director of Camp Thurman for more than 37 years. His legacy can be seen in the lives of the men and women who run Camp Thurman today and in countless children and adults over the last 40 years.
Jim is a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and possesses undergraduate & graduate degrees in Education. Jim has been married 40 years and has 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren. His adventure continues now at Camp Anothen in Mansfield, Texas.
JIM ROSE
DISCIPLESHIP DIRECTOR
MAUI
Maui is no stranger to camp life—he’s served as a counselor at both Camp Anothen and Camp Thurman, and now he’s back full-time and fired up to make more memories. Dylan played football while earning his Business degree from Austin College.
Maui and his wife are part of Lifegate Church and are excited to serve with the youth. His go-to Bible verse is Isaiah 41:10—because with God on our side, there’s nothing to fear!