Year-Round Staff

Brian is Camp’s Executive Director. He is a graduate of West Virginia University and served as Program Director since 2008 before becoming Executive in 2022. Brian is a member of the Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren, and a Visitor for the American Camp Association. Brian oversees the overall operation of Camp, including business and programming. He is also a certified lifeguard and climbing tower facilitator and inspector. 

Paul is Camp's Facilities Director. He oversees construction and renovation projects. Paul also oversees building, roads, grounds and maintenance. Paul worked at Blue Diamond in the mid 80's for a few years, and then joined the fulltime staff in 1991. Paul is a member of the Roaring Spring Church of the Brethren. He and his wife Julie are new grandparents. Paul enjoys golfing and does much of the leg work for the Brethren Open Golf Tournament.

Gabe is the Program Director. He oversees and trains the summer staff as well as planning for summer camp and retreats in the offseason. Gabe is a lifelong Camp Blue Diamond fan, having attended as a camper, counselor, and naturalist. Gabe is passionate about the Natural World, and never hesitates to stop and point out a bird or share another piece of nature knowledge. He is a member of the Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren, and is also pursuing ordination through the Church of the Brethren. 

Amanda is Camp's Office Administrator. She joined the full time staff in 2016 after graduating from Eastern Mennonite University with a degree in Outdoor Ministries and Accounting. Amanda is also the District Youth Coordinator for the Middle PA District, and a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren. When not in the office, Amanda helps with programming, housekeeping, maintenance and anywhere else she is needed. She is also a camp lifeguard and certified as a climbing tower facilitator. 

 Shawnee is Camp's Food Service Director. She graduated from Penn State and was employed as a social worker for many years before operating her own restaurant in Petersburg for three years. Shawnee has four children and loves spending time with her grandchildren. When not in the kitchen she also helps with housekeeping. Shawnee has her ServSafe certification and works hard to put out over 20,000 meals a year! 

Sarah is the Head Cook and works year round in the kitchen cooking for summer camp, outdoor school, and rental groups. She has a great sense of humor and loves steak. She enjoys her nieces and nephews and likes to spoil them.  Sarah also has her ServSafe certification and works hard to make sure everyone is fed well. She makes a delicious homemade alfredo!