Tyler and his wife Amanda have been married for 17 years and live in Fargo, ND. They have 4 children ages 14, 12, 9, and 7. They attend Salem Evangelical Free Church. Tyler and his family have been a part of Camp Joy since 2014. Their kids have been attending Camp Joy since 2014. Tyler also was on the Camp Joy Board from 2022-2023 until he was selected to serve as the Executive Director November 1st, 2023.

Taking on the lead role at Camp Joy was a natural transition for Tyler. Previously, Tyler served as Calvary Church at Village Green’s Youth Group Director for 5 years, created Calvary’s Trunk and Treat event, always said yes to holding a baby in the nursery and lead VBS games at every opportunity. Throw in his Recreation Management degree and you have a perfect combination of ministry and having fun!

Tyler has been a vital leader in leading previous non-profits. He hopes to bring his previous experience as an Executive Director and board member to serve God’s Kingdom to bring more youth to better know Jesus.

Amanda has been serving at Camp Joy as a counselor since 2019, and has been in other camp ministries since 2015! During the school year she lives in Phoenix, AZ since graduating from Grand Canyon University in 2023. Amanda has a huge heart for local and global missions and has served on trips to Lebanon, Mexico, and Ecuador this year. Recently she worked with Heartfire Missions, a nonprofit focused on raising up college students and medical professionals to live on mission for Jesus nationally and internationally.  Amanda attends Christ Church in Phoenix, leading a college discipleship group and serving with the City Hope ministry - providing help and hope in Jesus' name to the homeless and low-income population. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends, going for walks, ziplining, reading in the sun, and checking out new coffee shops. One of her favorite Bible verses is Mark 16:19-20

After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.

Amanda is SO excited to see you at camp this summer!!!