Jeff Neckers
Director of Programs
Director of Programs
Started at Mission Springs: February 2019
Favorite camp activity: High Ropes
Hometown: Clymer, NY
Favorite book: The Brothers K by David James Duncan
Education: BA in Visual Media at the Rochester Institute of Technology
Hobbies: Skiing, hockey, Buffalo wings, hiking, comic books, and movie trivia
Family: My wife, Erin
Frontier Ranch Director
Frontier Ranch Bellows
Started @ Mission Springs: September 2019
Favorite camp activity: The Slip n Slide!
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Favorite book: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Education: BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice-Michigan State University
Hobbies: Collecting sea glass, doing puzzles, and watching crime shows
Family: Mom, Dad, and Big Sis
Frontier Ranch Associate Director
Tylar loves camp. He currently lives here with his wife and dog (Herbie). He worked on staff for three summers before being here full-time. In his off time, he is an avid Lakers and Chargers fan. His favorite activity is mini-bikes or beating every camper that comes to Frontier in basketball.
Camp Registrar
Started at Mission Springs: 2007
Favorite camp activity: The zip line & the close of Sunday Check-in
Hometown: many…Schenectady, Cinncinnati, Andover, Los Altos, Redwood City, & Mount Hermon currently
Favorite book: too many
Education: Pacific Lutheran University & UCSB – studio art with a bronze casting emphasis
Hobbies: hiking, reading, gardening, my artwork
Family: Married to Guy Routley with Country Cowboy Church. Two daughters in college, 5 grown kids and 6 granddaughters! Can’t forget the dogs, chickens, guinea pig & fishes