Rikk Kieft has had the privilege of serving as the Executive Director of Gardom Lake Bible Camp & Retreat Centre since 2008. Rikk loves the diversity of being at camp, where his job involves everything from working with people, managing a staff team, working with his hands through building & fixing, or even driving the bus. He grew up attending Bible Camps in Alberta, and served as a lifeguard, horse wrangler, cabin leader and program director in the camp environment. Rikk went on to work in Student Development at Columbia Bible College for 11 years, mentoring and developing young leaders. Over the last 15 years, Rikk has also worked as a volunteer fire fighter and enjoys being involved in the community in this way. Rikk and Kendra met at Columbia Bible College and have been married since 2000. They have three active boys who make life a true adventure! Kendra works in the local community as a family therapist, and volunteers at GLBC in a variety of ways throughout the year. Rikk and Kendra have a passion for working with all types of people to share God’s love and message of hope, through enjoying nature, building community, and leading through service.

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Justin has been part of Gardom, in various roles since 2010. His passions for the outdoors lead him to the Encounter program at Gardom Lake. There he found a home leading campers on hikes and teaching them about God. Justin has spent several years working at Encounter and living in Alberta attending Rocky Mountain College. Now Justin and his wife Morgan - an Okanogan local who grew up near the camp – live on site. Morgan has spent several years working seasonally at the camp in varying capacities. Justin and Morgan enjoy traveling, camping, hiking, and going on adventures together. Their favourite part of camp is the mentoring that goes on between staff and campers.

Mark Griffin joined the team at Gardom Lake in 2016 as our Food Services Director after working in the food industry for more than half of his life! Mark is a Red Seal Chef and shares his culinary skills with our groups, campers and staff. The kitchen is often referred to as the “heart of the home” and this is no different at camp, where the kitchen is constantly humming through the busy Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons. Mark and his wife Jody enjoy hiking, and outdoor activities.

Margie Bennett is the Office Administrator at Gardom Lake Bible Camp & Retreat Centre. As the first point of contact for guests, she manages camp details before arrival and after departure. Margie values being part of a team that supports a place where people can have fun, connect, and be encouraged. She is committed to helping ensure every group has a great experience.

Hannah has been working at camp since 2021 and volunteering since 2015. 

She has done roles such as Jr staff, Cabin Leader, jr staff Director and Program Coordinator. 

While working part time at camp she spent time working in her church as a youth intern and volunteering with the youth group. 

Hannah enjoys trees and has a passion for helping disciples love like Jesus in the Gods beautiful outdors. She likes being able to serve all the individual groups that come to camp to retreat!