Meet the Heartland Team

From rock climbing to hair styling, we have a variety of interests but we are united by our faith, goofy personalities, and eagerness to help you have the best experience possible.

Favorite part of the job:

Seeing how God works in and through this ministry.

Dan Scheneman
Executive Director

Favorite part of the job:

Providing fun and meaningful experiences to our guest groups and campers through our activities and our camping program.

Christelle Porter
Camp Registrar and Activities Coordinator

Fun Fact

I've served at summer camps in 3 states and 2 countries.

Lindsay Boehmer
Guest Services Director

How did you come to Heartland?

I came to Heartland first as a middle school camper through a friend of a friend. In my time as a high school camper, Heartland became my favorite place on earth and I have been a part of this ministry since.

Jared Briscoe
Program Coordinator

How did you come to Heartland?

My Grandfather served as the Executive Director at Heartland from 1965-1990. I was so excited to follow in his footsteps as a Heartland director 30 years after he retired!

Anna Mitchell
Traveling Day Camp & Cornerstone Internship Director

Racquel Reekie
Parkville Day Camp and Staff Recruitment Director

Favorite Bible Verse

Matthew 11 29:30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Rich Swartwood
Director of Development