Staff
Joe Burkhardt - Camp Administrator
I am in my second year as Executive Director for CYF (a fancy way of saying that I have to sign gobs of important paperwork). I have been a counselor, teacher, speaker and all-around good guy at CYF since 2000. I am currently the Pastor at York United Methodist Church. My wife Jeanette and I have FIVE (yes, FIVE) very blond sons–Zach (10); Matt (8); Jason (5); Micah (3); and Andrew (1ish). in my spare time i enjoy crossword puzzles and judging beauty pageants.
Ron & Jan Heasley - Spiritual Life Directors
Both have been involved with CYF for many years. Ron, know also as Bubba has previously served as camp dean and administrator. After some time off, Ron & Jan are back with us this year to provide spiritual guidance and leadership. Ron is the pastor at Roxford UMC in Dennison, Ohio. Both Ron and Jan were once a professional figure skating duo.
Tim Beck - Worship Coordinator
Involved with CYF since 1994. Youth Director at Christ UMC, Louisville for past 10+ years. Have three kids (age 7, 5, 1). Enjoy organizing and planning interactive, emerging worship services at CYF each year! Attended CYF as a teen many years ago. I like long walks on the beach, pole vaulting, ninja training & raking leaves.
Andrew Berg - Worship Leader
Worship Pastor at River Tree Christian Church in North Canton. Independent musician. Malone graduate with a degree in Youth Ministries. I often can be found bicycling around the city, looking for and collecting bottle caps.
Sharon Cassler - Business Manager
Involved with CYF since 1975. For many years served as Dean of Women/Female Staff Director. Served as Youth Director at Christ UMC, Cambridge, Ohio. I once went deep sea fishing and came eye to eye with a shark. i stared deeply into his eyes, right into his very soul. i saw darkness and loneliness. poor shark.
Seth Filburn - Recreation & Small Group Coordinator
Youth Pastor at Carrollton First UMC for the last 5 and a half years. Married to Kindra with a year old son, Isaiah and another child on the way this coming summer! I was once attacked by a rouge crocodile when I was 6 years old and that experience has made me a better person and has given me the strength to do what I do (working with teens reminds me of that attack almost on a daily basis). I was on my high school synchronized swimming team. i like hunting dogs.
Matt Diffenderfer - Male Staff Coordinator
Director of Outreach at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church
This will be my fifth summer working with CYF. in my spare time i enjoy spelling words.
Jen Beck - Female Staff Coordinator