Staff

The Andrews

Brad and Jess Andrews hail from Edmonton where they were both students at the University of Alberta. Jess finished her studies and became a registered nurse in the spring of 2005 and Brad completed his engineering degree in the fall of that same year. They began their ministry at Frontier Lodge in January of 2006. Brad started as Senior Program Staff moving into the Program Manager postition for three years. Brad has now taken on the task of being our Director, and Jess serves as the Development Coordinator while also working part time as a nurse at the hospital in Rocky Mountain House. They also have a baby boy named Josiah, he's awesome!  We are excited to serve together with them and praise God for leading them here.

Ronny Langendoen

Ronny started his involvement with Frontier by serving on the Board of Directors.  In October 2009 he began his new role as Site Manager.  Ronny lives in Rocky Mountain House with his beautiful wife Carla and their six boys, Skylar, Ethan, Levi, Nico, Joey and Ronny Jr.  Frontier is excited to have Ronny taking the bull by the horns and furthering the ministry in the areas of Site and Maintenance.  Ronny is also a self-proclaimed "terrible song connoisseur" and welcomes any additions to his vast collection.

Becky Payne

Originally from Stony Plain, Alberta, Becky first came to Frontier Lodge as a Pathfinder (Ascend) Student in the Fall of 2005.  In April 2006 she transitioned from camper to staff.  She served as our Kitchen Manager for a year and half.  After a brief break to do some travelling, Becky returned to Frontier Lodge as the Bookings Coordinator.  In October 2009 she took on the role of Business Manager.  Her love for people and passion to build relationships makes her a great fit for our team.

Melissa Kennard

Melissa calls Airdrie, Alberta home and came to work at Frontier at the end of April 2010. Originally here for the summer season as the Head Cook, she has now moved into being the Food Services Manager and has committed to staying longer. She plays a huge part in the ministry of Frontier, and her passion for missions is clearly evident in her day-to-day interactions.

Jared Bourn

Jared hails from the Twin Cities and is a graduate of the Adventure Guide Program at Thompson Rivers University.  His passions include but are not limited to: making people laugh so hard they can't breath, enjoying the company of good friends mixed with warm fireplaces, ice climbing when the temperatures are just right, enlightening others with the random facts he collects, and stuffing his mouth full of freshly baked goods before anyone tells him they are for later. Jared is glad to be back at Frontier using his talents (and weaknesses) for God as Program Manager after a brief stint pursuing "higher" learning.

Jonny Richter

Jonny began his time here in October of 2009, and was immediately put to work with maintenance and building projects around camp. His background in cabinet making and his heart for God have made him an invaluable part of our team. Originally from the area of Hoffenheim, Germany, Jonny first came to camp as part of his civil service program and loved it so much he decided to stay for longer as our Site Maintanence Coordinator. With his extremely positive attitude and German work ethic, he knows how to get the job done! He is excited to use his skills to serve God, and to experience His creation and character through Frontier’s outdoor activities.

Cindy Bourn

Cindy and her husband Chuck, along with their three children, were called by God to leave Minnesota and move to Canada in 2003 to work at Frontier Lodge. Both Chuck and Cindy were Christian School teachers and love the out-of-doors. Cindy currently serves as the Bookkeeper, and her love for people and gift for hospitality make her a splendid addition to the Frontier Lodge Team.

The Wildemans

Jesse and Sarah Wildeman met at an Adventure Bible School Program in New Zealand in 2007, and have been praying for an opportunity to pursue outdoor adventure ministry ever since. They are excited to have just joined the Frontier Lodge Team as the new Ascend Program Coordinators! Jesse and Sarah both graduated from the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia, Sarah in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Forest Sciences, and Jesse in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Forest Resource Management. They love the outdoors, having adventures, living in community, working with young people, Jesus, and chocolate milk.

Anna Wallace

All the way from Adelaide, Australia, Anna came to work at Frontier in April of 2010. Her amazing attitude and love of all things outdoors has made her into an invaluable program staff. Anna loves rock climbing and is always on the lookout for wildlife native to the Canadian Rockies. She is known for her wonderful knitting abilities and her love of woo (Australian for wool). Anna is an absolute joy to have at camp!

Cornelius Enz

All the way from a small town near Stuttgard, Germany, Cornelius came to Frontier Lodge in September 2010 as part of his German civil service program. With a love for extreme adventure, Cor fits in perfectly amongst the mountains of Nordegg where he enjoys downhill mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing and just being outside. Cor's colourful toque collection truly reflects his fun loving outlook on life and vivacious attitude!

Heidi Howard

Heidi came to work as program staff in September 2011 after studying Kinesiology in Thunder Bay, Ontario. With her love for nature and extreme sports she is an important part of the Frontier team. Her fun and energetic nature is an inspiration to everyone.

David Dietterle

David came to Frontier Lodge in September 2011 from a small town in Southern Germany. He works on the program team and as maintenance staff. With his mechanical skills and positive attitude he is a great asset to the staff team. His long hair reflects his passion for adventure sports and his awesome character.

Jonathan Rieger

After completing his secondary education, Jonathan journeyed to Canada from the town of Weil im Schoenbuch, Germany to work at Frontier Lodge. His enthusiasm and sense of humour bring joy to everyone who works with him on the maintenance team. The things he enjoys most about being in Canada are outdoor sports, working on projects around camp and driving big trucks.

Tabea Kuck

After growing up in Jordan and Germany, Tabea travelled to Canada to work at Frontier Lodge. Her efficiency and skill in the kitchen allow her to excel in her role as Kitchen Assistant. Tabea's friendly and caring nature and willingness to try new things have made her a blessing to the community and brought her many new experiences.

Jearim Woodall

Jearim came to us through the Wycliffe "Race to 2025" adventure races. Originally from Winnipeg Manitoba, he spent four years at Millar College of the Bible in Pambrun Saskatchewan, earning a Bachelor degree in Biblical studies. Through that and his missions experiences (Thailand, Greece, and South Asia) God has grown in him a heart for "kingdom adventures" which fits well with our camp's mission statement.