our staff

CEO

Jonathan David Williford is a husband and father that has been involved in Summer Camps and Outdoor Education since childhood. David is a graduate of Houston Baptist University with a double major in Mass Communications and Speech Communications. Having previously served as a Marine & OIF combat veteran as well as worked at camps such as Sky Ranch, Camp Compass, and more, David has passion for leadership development and discipleship.

In his free time, David works as an entrepreneur and small business owner, as well as hanging out with his kids!

School Director

Ms. Emily has several years’ experience in ministry working at a local church, a different camp, and Anothen for the last year.

Emily has a Master’s of Human Services from Liberty University and a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Hardin Simmons. She loves to travel, be with her family, and go to the theater! Outside of school, she is a mom to one little boy who keeps her very busy.

Assistant School Director

Mrs. Angie is a lover of Jesus, a devoted wife and mother, and has spent her life caring, teaching, and loving children of all ages. She has taught Sunday School, led children at church camp, had her own in-home childcare, and spent seven years as a public-school teaching assistant working part of the time with preschool children with disabilities and the other part in general education Pre-K. She has a degree in Educational Studies from Grand Canyon University.

Angie and her husband Wes have a blended family with teenagers. As a family they love going to church, amusement parks, the zoo, trying new restaurants, game nights, fishing, and hanging out by the water. Angie loves being creative with any craft project like painting, putting decorations together, and creating art projects with children. She is so excited for this new adventure in a faith-based program in the middle of God’s beauty…children, nature and Jesus-loving people!

Marketing Director & Classroom Teacher

Mrs. Amanda has over a decade of experience in nonprofit management and executive leadership, and holds a degree from the University of North Texas in Journalism/Public Relations and Marketing. She is passionate about building relationships, building brands and making a positive impact on both her environment and community. She spends her spare time hiking, and backpacking our beautiful National Parks with her husband and children!