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David Lane – Camp Director
David has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America since 1991. He joined Ingersoll Scout Reservation staff in 2003 as the Archery Director, and later served as the Scoutcraft Director for two summers and the Program Director from 2006-2009. David is an Eagle Scout with Troop 178 in Morton, and a Vigil Honor member of the Wenasa Quenhotan Lodge. David graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, and is finishing his Master’s Degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration. When not running a Summer Camp, David enjoys geocaching, traveling, and planning weddings.
Favorite Quote:
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost
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Eric Stensland – Program Director
Eric "OP" Stensland joined Cub Scouts in 1995, later achieving Eagle Scout with Troop 154 in Peoria, IL. His years at camp began as a CIT in 2003. Eric then worked at Eco/Con for four summers before moving to Scoutcraft, then Camp Commissioner, before becoming Program Director for the upcoming season. He will be attending his fourth National Camp School this May. Besides Summer Camp, Eric has been on Birch-Bark/NYLT staff and is a Vigil Honor member in the OA. Eric graduated from Edwardsville High School in 2007 and is currently an undergrad at The University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.
Favorite Quotes:
"The man that walks his own road, walks alone." -Norse Proverb
"If God adds another day to our life, let us receive it gladly." -Seneca
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Becky Gray – Asst. Business Manager
Becky joined the ISR staff last summer as the Trading Post Manager. The two summers prior, she worked as Camp Counselor and the Arts & Crafts Director at Camp Conestoga Girl Scout Camp in New Liberty, IA. Becky graduated from Western Illinois University in December of 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Degree. She is currently working as a Georgia Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Aflac’s Imagination Station in Columbus, GA.
Favorite Quote:
“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove...but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.” - Forest E. Witcraft |
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Josh Meyers – Food Service Director
Josh joined scouting in 1991 as a Cub Scout. As a Member of Troop 145 of Marquette Heights, IL, he served in many youth leadership positions, including Quartermaster, and earned his Eagle Scout Award in 2002, the first scout in his troop to earn Eagle Scout in over 10 years. Josh has been a Member of ISR Summer Camp Staff for 6 years and has previously been C.O.P.E. Director, Climbing Director, and Camp Wilderness Director. He has also served on NYLT (Birch-Bark) Staff for 7 years, was Scoutmaster in 2006, and is currently the Lead Quartermaster for 2010. Currently, Josh is a Committee Member for Troop 145 and is attending Illinois Central College studying Architecture.
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Steve Riopell – Camp Commissioner
Steve Riopell is a simple, yet wonderful man. He started his scouting journey at the age of 11 with Troop 163 from Washington, IL. At age 14, he joined Ingersoll Scout Reservation staff as a CIT. After two spectacular years at this remarkable position, Steve rose in 2002 to the position of Handicraft Director and Order of the Arrow Camp Chief. After two years of that, he advanced even further to the position of West Ridge Commissioner. He held this position for three years, and then in 2007, finally reached his goal: Camp Commissioner. After that summer, Steve has not been heard of since... until now. Steve is currently a Cum Laude graduate of Illinois State University with a bachelors of science in Mathematics. He is a second year high school math teacher at Danville High School in Danville, IL.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 April 2010 05:46 )
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