Jim and Nancy Welch
Jim is the founder of SB2W and his wife Nancy served as office manager. Jim is a graduate of Oklahoma University and received his MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. Nancy is a graduate of Slippery Rock University and received her MA from Ohio University. The Welches were married in 1982 and have one son and one grandson.
Kent and Linda Biery
Executive Director, SB2W
Kent leads as Executive Director of Summer’s Best Two Weeks, and continues to serve and provide counsel at SB2W Lake Gloria. Linda serves as Head Cook at Lake Gloria. Kent and Linda are both graduates of Purdue University. The Bierys wed in 1994 and have four children: Kendra, Jonathan, Joshua, and CJ.
Eric and Ellen Johnston
Director, SB2W Que
Eric serves as the Director at SB2W-Que. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and has been on staff at SB2W since 1995. Ellen is a graduate of Flagler College. The Johnstons were married in 2005 and have four children: Emily, Mary, Rebecca, and David.
Dan and Esther Saxton
Director, SB2W Lake Gloria
Dan serves as the Director of SB2W Lake Gloria, and is a graduate of Penn State University – Esther is a graduate of Virginia Tech. Both were campers for 10 years before serving on staff. They were wed in July 2012 and have four children: Molly, Josette, Vivian, and Quade.
Henry and Rebecca Andrich
Associate Director, SB2W Que
Henry joined our team in 2022 as an Assistant Director at our Que property. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech as has been involved with Summer’s Best since 2012. Rebecca is a graduate of Grove City College and has served as a counselor and on the leadership team at the Que. The Andriches got married in 2023.
Evan and Allee Dupuis
Associate Director, SB2W Lake Gloria
Evan serves as Associate Director at Lake Gloria. Evan is a graduate of High Point University and Allee graduated from Butler University. Evan and Allee met as counselors in 2015 and were wed in January 2019 and have two children: Aaron and Hollee.
Alyssa Foldesy
Office Manager
Alyssa serves as our Head Office Manager. She is a 2013 graduate of Malone University and began working at camp in 2012.
Tausha and Aaron Garretson
QFRA Manager
Tausha serves as the Que Family Recreation Area Manager, overseeing all guest accommodations, facilities, and park oversight. Her husband Aaron helps oversee the property and the two have long been connected to the Quemahoning Park. Tausha and Aaron have 4 children – for more info on the Q.F.R.A., visit https://quefamilyrec.com/
Steve and Shannon Hall
Property Director, SB2W Que & Bookkeeper
Steve serves as the Assistant and Property Director at SB2W-Que. He is a graduate of Calvin University and has worked on staff since 2001. Shannon serves as the Bookkeeper for SB2W, and is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio and Conemaugh school of Nursing. The Halls were wed in 2006 and have four children: Luke, Katelyn, Joel, and Allie.
Jon and Brittany Ledyard
Associate Director, SB2W Lake Gloria
Jon serves as Associate Director at Lake Gloria – he and Brittany have been connected to camp for many years, as Britt formerly served as SB2W’s bookkeeper. Jon is a graduate of Waynesburg University and Britt graduated from Penn State. Jon and Britt were wed in November 2014, and have two girls, Caylee and Harper.
Johanna and Joe Paul
Communications Director, SB2W Que
Johanna serves as the Communications Director for the Que. Johanna and Joe graduated from Grove City College, were married in 2018, and have three children: Abraham, Klasina, and Mary.
Scott and Anna Steltzer
Camp Chaplain, SB2W
Scott serves as Camp Chaplain at Lake Gloria, and Anna is Lake Gloria’s Assistant Head Cook. Scott and Anna are both graduates of Grove City College and have served at camp since 1997. In 2022 Scott earned his doctorate in Educational Ministry from Southern Seminary. The Steltzers were married in 1999 and have four children: Colton, Susie, John-Michael, and Benjamin.
Doug Smethurst
Associate Director, SB2W Que
Doug serves as an Associate Director at SB2W-Que while Lynda serves in the Que Office. Both have undergraduate and masters degrees from William and Mary, and have been involved at camp since 1995. They have four grown children and twelve grandchildren.
Jason and Julie Smith
Director of Properties, SB2W
Jason serves as SB2W Property Director, as well as High Adventure Director. He is a graduate of Cedarville University and has been on staff at SB2W since 1999. His wife Julie is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown. They were married in 2005 and have three children: Josiah, Jalie, and Jana.