This hardworking crew, while small, makes up for it in quality and experience – they have more than 50 years of combined Camp experience, and they strive every day to reach and exceed the enormous expectations of a Camp Gray experience for each and every person that steps foot on the Camp Gray property.
Tim hails from Oregon, Wisconsin and his first interaction with the Gray was as a camper in 2001. After that he was hooked! Tim served on summer camp staff from 2005-2011 and served on the SaLT missionary team from 2007-2009. After his time here he was a high school theology teacher, worked in campus ministry at the University of Kansas, and also worked at FOCUS headquarters. He enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife Lauren (herself a summer staffer from 2007-2011!) and their six children John Paul, Charlie, Ellie, Thomas, Jude, and Samuel. When not doing all things camp, Tim likes to read, dabbles in homesteading, and is often found sipping coffee in the great outdoors.
Shane comes to us all the way from the windy plains of North Dakota. His history at Camp Gray is long and storied (who can forget Story Time with Shane?!?) as he worked with us through college and for a couple of years full-time running our school year programming. After a few years away, he has made his triumphant return! When Shane isn’t planning for an excellent summer camp he can be found spending time with friends and sipping some black gold out of his Ember Mug. It’s great to have Shane here at Camp Gray!
Mollie hails from the land of fried chicken, bluegrass, and horse racing – Kentucky! Growing up in the rolling hills offered her a chance to grow in her love of the outdoors. She spent a few summers attending and working at Gasper River – a Catholic summer camp in Bowling Green. After graduating college, Mollie came to serve at Camp Gray for a summer. Little did she know it would become her home just a few months later! When Mollie isn’t working to coordinate the best retreats this side of Shady Lane, she enjoys time outside, birding, and plucking her beloved banjo.
Augustine is no stranger to Camp Gray. After time as both a camper and summer staffer, Augustine returns as one of our Retreat Directors! Previously, Augustine served on Summer Staff in 2018 and 2019, as well as the Servant & Leadership Team (SaLT) from 2019-2020. In the years since then, Augustine got married to his wife Rachel, became a father, earned a dual bachelor’s degree in philosophy and theology from Holy Apostle’s College & Seminary, and began a master’s in theology at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. He did all this as he worked as the Coordinator of Operations & Catholic Studies at St. Augustine’s University Parish at UW-Platteville. Augustine is extremely excited to join us back at Camp as we strive to know Christ and make Him known!
Allison comes to us from the nutmeg state of Connecticut. After having spent time on Camp Gray’s summer staff and missionary team in the mid-2010’s, Allison was a second grade teacher in Columbus. Her love of kids and her experience here make Allison the perfect fit to welcome everyone to Camp Gray. When she’s not coordinating groups with a smile she can be found enjoying time with her cat, drinking fine teas, and spending time with friends.
Katelin is a proud Reedsburg, Wisconsin native with a passion for people and all things outdoors. Before joining the Camp Gray family, she spent 5 years keeping things running smoothly as the Parish Secretary at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Wisconsin Dells. Katelin made her Camp Gray debut in the summers of 2023 and 2024—first as a Kitchen Crew member, then as the Office Assistant. After lending her gifts and talents to Camp’s Hospitality Team, she took on her role as Hospitality Manager. When she’s not at Camp, you can find her lost in a good book, jamming to the tunes of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, soaking in chapel time, savoring a cup of homebrewed coffee, or exploring the great outdoors.
Becca comes from the charming town of Lodi, WI, and is a returning Camp Gray staffer, having worked as kitchen assistant during the summers of 2022 and 2024. Long before she was cooking up Camp meals, she was a camper herself, making memories on the other side of the counter! In 2024, she took on her role as Hospitality Manager. When she’s not working hard to serve the groups who use our facilities, you can find her watercoloring, hitting the pavement for a long run, or soaking in the beauty of a good sunrise or sunset!
When there are 225 acres, dozens of buildings, a lake, and countless other nooks and crannies, serving as “Property Manager” might seem like a daunting task – that’s a whole lot to manage! However, there’s nothing that Dan can’t fix! Dan grew up on a farm, and after farming he went into masonry. Most recently he was a groundsman. So, put it simply, he’s been preparing for this role his entire life! When Dan isn’t maintaining Camp Gray, he loves to be outside spending time with his amazing wife, Holly, his three wonderful kids, and his two adorable dogs.
Every Batman needs his Robin and Dan Schara has found his in Pat Kash. Pat brings years of experience in construction and woodworking that completes the super duo of maintenance men at Camp Gray. Pat and his wife Theresa enjoy spending time with their grandchildren, gardening, and volunteering at St. Joseph’s Parish in Baraboo.
