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!

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MR. ROSE

Jim Rose has had the privilege helping develop Camp Thurman for 37 yrs. & now Anothen for 10yrs. 

Jim was the Executive Director of Camp Thurman for more than 37 years.  He finds great joy in seeing

children grow into adults with a love for Jesus Christ & others. God made him for this!

Jim is a Navy Air Corp Veteran of the Vietnam War. He has earned undergraduate & graduate degrees in

Education, as well as a Masters Degree in Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.  Jim has

been married almost 50 years and has 3 adult children and 10 grandchildren. The adventure continues

now at Camp Anothen in Mansfield, Texas.

JIM ROSE

DISCIPLESHIP and Ranges 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!

Dylan Thompson

Camp Director