Suzanne is a communications and marketing professional using her gifts to grow God's Kindom and help fortify ministry leaders through coaching. As a coach Suzanne appreciates the opportunity to connect with individuals in ways that lead to greater insight, support and encouragement. She is active in her local United Methodist church and appreciates opportunities to work toward social justice, diversity and bringing people together in fellowship. Suzanne has a heart for the camping ministry and loves that camp is a place where everyone is welcomed.

Curt Franklin is a dynamic leadership coach with a foundation built upon reputable certifications from the National Association of Youth Ministry and Coach Approach Skill Training.

Curt embraces the Co-active leadership coaching model, a well-respected approach developed by the Coaches Training Institute (CTI). This technique views clients as intrinsically creative, resourceful, and whole. Through active listening, pointed questioning, and emphasizing emotional intelligence and communication, Curt empowers leaders to harness their innate strengths and lead with confidence, compassion, and clarity.

At the core of Curt's coaching philosophy is the belief that leadership coaching is an art of partnership. By walking alongside leaders and teams, he aids them in discovering their potential and charting their next bold steps. Through incisive questions and deep listening, Curt brings clarity, helping leaders realize their vision, values, and goals. In essence, Curt crafts leaders who are ready to make a positive imprint on their teams, organizations, and communities.

Cat Holbert, Executive Director for Camp & Retreat Ministries in the Desert Southwest Conference, is an avid believer in fun, life-long learning, and collaboration. With years of experience as a coachee, Cat knows just what a meaningful coaching experience can do for personal and professional development. As a trained coach, it is Cat's goal to hold the space that each individual needs so they may embrace their wholeness. As Maya Angelou says, "You don't need another person, place or thing to make you whole. Your job is to know it."

My name is Bob Kahle and I have served as a director in the camping ministry for 38 years. I am married with two adult children and we have built programs and facilities all over the country, from Michigan to South Carolina, from California to New Jersey. I have experience with leading staff teams and working with volunteers. God has used me and taught me throughout my career and I believe any success comes from the relationships we create, build and nurture along the way. I currently supervise five resident camps throughout Kansas and Nebraska.

I have been supporting the Camp and Retreat Ministry in the Pacific Northwest conference in a variety of ways for the past 15 years. My passion is to help individuals find a sense of belonging. Coaching is an amazing tool that empowers people to discover the life they are meant to live and the support to make it happen. I am so honored to be partnering with UMCRM for this purpose.

Joan is the creator of New View Empowerment Coaching in Stanwood, WA.

James Tresner currently serves as the Executive Director of a housing and education nonprofit in Framingham, Massachusetts. From 2016 to 2023, he served as the Executive Director at Wanakee, New Hampshire's Camp and Retreat Ministry site. As a leader and a coach, James strives to create open and supportive relationships that empower individuals to confidently strive towards their goals, whether known or newly clarified. James is a graduate of Middlebury College (VT), where he studied Environmental Studies and Music.

Melinda Trotti serves as both a settled (or “permanent") and Interim Camp, Conference Center, and Retreat Center Director/Executive Director. She has experience serving in three denominations and currently is a consultant through her company Healthy Camp Leadership, which focuses on coaching/ teaching for creating personnel procedures and structures leading to high functioning individuals becoming teams focused on mission.  Melinda is a Certified Spiritual Director trained through Haden Institute whose specialty is coaching for success through an embodied, individualized, spiritual framework.