Mike Burcher, Director
A graduate of Duke Divinity School (1984), Mike has served MW since 1992. Each summer campers look forward to Mike's campfires and silly games. While she loves all the campers, the youngest are her favorites because they are usually the only ones shorter than she is! Before attending Duke, Mike graduated from William and Mary with degrees in Religion and Computer Science.
Previously, she has served as a small church pastor, campus minister at East Carolina University, and director at Camp Albemarle in North Carolina. She and her husband Anthony have two children, Sarah and Josh, two dogs, eight cats, and a partridge in a pear tree. Mike has been described as "a strangely cool combination of awesome and rad." Mike co-authored a book with her husband, Anthony, called Making Fun Out of Nothing at All You can buy the book at Anthony's website,heaintright.webs.com Email Mike
Previously, she has served as a small church pastor, campus minister at East Carolina University, and director at Camp Albemarle in North Carolina. She and her husband Anthony have two children, Sarah and Josh, two dogs, eight cats, and a partridge in a pear tree. Mike has been described as "a strangely cool combination of awesome and rad." Mike co-authored a book with her husband, Anthony, called Making Fun Out of Nothing at All You can buy the book at Anthony's website,heaintright.webs.com Email Mike
Karen Broughman, Office Manager
Karen has worked for the Presbytery for since 1991,and has been MW Office Manager since 1998. This makes her not only the longest-running PEVA employee, but also a really patient and tolerant woman! She's the friendly voice on the other end of the phone line when you have questions, registrations, or reservations.
Karen enjoys spending time with her sister, taking walks outside, and singing in her church choir. She has performed in her church's "Living Nativity" for many years now, stealing the show playing the role of "Choir Angel #5." One of her unique accomplishments is having flown an airplane, although she has no plans of taking over any major domestic or international airline anytime soon. email Karen
Karen enjoys spending time with her sister, taking walks outside, and singing in her church choir. She has performed in her church's "Living Nativity" for many years now, stealing the show playing the role of "Choir Angel #5." One of her unique accomplishments is having flown an airplane, although she has no plans of taking over any major domestic or international airline anytime soon. email Karen
Sherri Egerton, Program Director
A Michigan native, Sherri graduated from Spring Arbor University in 2007 with a Bachelors in Sociology. She served Makemie Woods as a counselor for two summers before taking on the programming position. Sherri loves working with youth and serves as a youth group leader throughout the year. She also enjoys spending time outdoors: hiking, kayaking, and hanging out with her dog, Oliver, who has actually lived here longer than she has. Oliver is a wonderful rescue dog of undetermined origin. He loves campers and can be a great tool to assist those who are homesick. Have questions about any of Makemie Woods' programming? Email Sherri |
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Fran Parkhurst, Food Services Manager
A former restauranteur, Fran is best known for delicious home-made soups, outstanding sub sandwiches and flexibility in being able to meet the needs and tastes of retreat groups. She is well-loved for adapting to the style of the group, be it youth or older adults. While Fran is a superstar in the kitchen, she claims her sewing career is nothing more than a series of humorous mistakes. Make sure you stop by and say hello to Fran when you visit MW
Dick Green & Monica Martin, Great Gurus of Maintenance
Dick joined us in 2006, and brought with him a dry wit, an uncanny knack for fixing things, and real patent (not for anything useful at camp, but it's cool to say he has a patent anyway).
Monica has been with us for many years and can mow a lawn like no one we have seen. Monica's great sense of humor makes any job fun.
Monica has been with us for many years and can mow a lawn like no one we have seen. Monica's great sense of humor makes any job fun.
Nelda Pressly, Committee Member
Jim Pressly, Volunteer Coordinator
Nelda serves on the Makemie Woods Committee, devoting many hours to helping the camp and its employees. Jim, a member of that same committee, also gives his time as the Volunteer Coordinator. If you have questions about bringing a work group to MW, Jim is the one to contact. Jim and Nelda live in Williamsburg, with grown children scattered along the Atlantic coast. Also proud grandparents, their grandchildren now attend Makemie Woods as summer campers. email Jim and Nelda
Makemie Woods Summer Staff Alumni
Hundreds of staff members have served at Makemie Woods since it's first summer in 1964. Have a look at so many faces who have all shared this holy place.
