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Meet our Professional, Year-Round Staff Team
Eric Tucker, Executive Director
Eric has over 15 years of experience working at camps and YMCAs in Idaho, Illinois, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. He is now a resident of Camp Jewell with his wife Erin and daughters Abigail and Emma. Eric holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree from Springfield College. Eric and his family enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, and traveling. Contact eric.tucker@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 223
Katie Jilek, Outdoor Center Director & Summer Trips Director
Katie has several years of teambuilding and outdoor education experience in both New York and Connecticut. Katie holds Bachelor Degrees in Biology and Environmental Studies from St. Lawrence University and a Master's Degree from Springfield College. She enjoys kayaking, canoeing, and spending time with friends. Contact katie.jilek@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 227
Ray Zetye, Summer and Family Camp Director
2010 marks Ray's 21st year at Camp Jewell. Ray holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management from Springfield College. Ray resides at camp with his wife Julia, a Veterinary Technician and ARIA certified riding instructor, along with their 2 dogs, 3 cats, 3 goats, rabbit, and 3 horses. Julia serves as camp’s Equestrian Coordinator during summer camp.
Contact ray.zetye@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 225
Jodi Gove, Ranch Camp Director & International Staff Coordinator
Jodi has been working with the YMCA since 2003 where she met and married Peter who also works at Camp Jewell. She graduated from Bethel University with Bachelor degrees in Political Science and Business. During the summer she oversees all aspects of our Ranch Camp. During the fall and spring she oversees all horseback riding activities while over the winter she is responsible for our draft horse program. During her free time she likes hiking, horseback riding, and reading.
Contact jodi.gove@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 262
James Waller, Assistant Outdoor Center Director & Summer Day Camp Director
Originally from England, James has camp experience on both sides of the Atlantic. James oversees conference and retreat programs year-round and the day camp program in the summer. James holds a bachelor degree in Geography and Town Planning from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. He lives at camp with his wife Sarah, who also has worked at Camp Jewell. Contact james.waller@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 234
Amy Grano, Assistant Outdoor Center Director & Summer Teen Program Director
Amy has several years of teambuilding and outdoor education experience. She holds a BFA from Kent State University and enjoys spending time with her husband, Tom. They enjoy caving, horseback riding and traveling.
Contact amy.grano@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 216
Mario Hurtado, Property Director
Mario has over 16 years of experience working in nonprofit facilities management. He and his wife Darlene along with their daughters Makenzi and Chantal have enjoyed living at Camp Jewell for over 13 years. Camp Jewell has been a wonderful place for their daughters to grow up. Mario and his family love traveling to Mexico for family time, food, soaking in the sun, and snorkeling. Contact mario.hurtado@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267
Kathie Reese, Office Manager
Kathie has been the Office Manager at Camp Jewell since June of 1983. She lives in Winsted with her husband Don. They have been married since 1969 and they have two sons, Brian and D.J. Kathie’s favorite pastime is being camp Grandmother to Max and Kyle Barton, Abigail and Emma Tucker and Peter Kamin, who now lives in Eastsound, Washington.
Contact kathie.reese@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 221
Lisa Coyne, Dining Services Director
Contact lisa.coyne@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 213
Eric Tucker, Executive Director
Eric has over 15 years of experience working at camps and YMCAs in Idaho, Illinois, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. He is now a resident of Camp Jewell with his wife Erin and daughters Abigail and Emma. Eric holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree from Springfield College. Eric and his family enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, and traveling. Contact eric.tucker@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 223
Katie Jilek, Outdoor Center Director & Summer Trips Director
Katie has several years of teambuilding and outdoor education experience in both New York and Connecticut. Katie holds Bachelor Degrees in Biology and Environmental Studies from St. Lawrence University and a Master's Degree from Springfield College. She enjoys kayaking, canoeing, and spending time with friends. Contact katie.jilek@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 227
Ray Zetye, Summer and Family Camp Director
2010 marks Ray's 21st year at Camp Jewell. Ray holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management from Springfield College. Ray resides at camp with his wife Julia, a Veterinary Technician and ARIA certified riding instructor, along with their 2 dogs, 3 cats, 3 goats, rabbit, and 3 horses. Julia serves as camp’s Equestrian Coordinator during summer camp.
Contact ray.zetye@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 225
Jodi Gove, Ranch Camp Director & International Staff Coordinator
Jodi has been working with the YMCA since 2003 where she met and married Peter who also works at Camp Jewell. She graduated from Bethel University with Bachelor degrees in Political Science and Business. During the summer she oversees all aspects of our Ranch Camp. During the fall and spring she oversees all horseback riding activities while over the winter she is responsible for our draft horse program. During her free time she likes hiking, horseback riding, and reading.
Contact jodi.gove@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 262
James Waller, Assistant Outdoor Center Director & Summer Day Camp Director
Originally from England, James has camp experience on both sides of the Atlantic. James oversees conference and retreat programs year-round and the day camp program in the summer. James holds a bachelor degree in Geography and Town Planning from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. He lives at camp with his wife Sarah, who also has worked at Camp Jewell. Contact james.waller@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 234
Amy Grano, Assistant Outdoor Center Director & Summer Teen Program Director
Amy has several years of teambuilding and outdoor education experience. She holds a BFA from Kent State University and enjoys spending time with her husband, Tom. They enjoy caving, horseback riding and traveling.
Contact amy.grano@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 216
Mario Hurtado, Property Director
Mario has over 16 years of experience working in nonprofit facilities management. He and his wife Darlene along with their daughters Makenzi and Chantal have enjoyed living at Camp Jewell for over 13 years. Camp Jewell has been a wonderful place for their daughters to grow up. Mario and his family love traveling to Mexico for family time, food, soaking in the sun, and snorkeling. Contact mario.hurtado@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267
Kathie Reese, Office Manager
Kathie has been the Office Manager at Camp Jewell since June of 1983. She lives in Winsted with her husband Don. They have been married since 1969 and they have two sons, Brian and D.J. Kathie’s favorite pastime is being camp Grandmother to Max and Kyle Barton, Abigail and Emma Tucker and Peter Kamin, who now lives in Eastsound, Washington.
Contact kathie.reese@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 221
Lisa Coyne, Dining Services Director
Contact lisa.coyne@ghymca.org or call (888) 412-2267 ext. 213
