William (Bill) is the Chairman of Lamar Lighthouse Camp and the President of the board of directors. He also chairs the Programming and Promotion Team. Bill has been on the board for 21 years, serving in these capacities for 20 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Philosophy from Roberts Wesleyan College in North Chili, NY. He has served as an ordained pastor for 37 years, first in the Free Methodist Church and then in the Wesleyan Church. Bill retired in 2022 and lives in Madisonburg, Pa. Bill and his wife, Nancy recently celebrated 42 years of marriage. They have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren.

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Lynette Trick has been on the Board of Directors for many years and serves as Vice President. She schedules and leads the summer concerts. She also serves on the promotion and finance teams. Lynette is busy with her tax preparation business and is a budget coach to individuals and families who need guidance to manage their finances. Playing the French Horn is a
hobby she enjoys, and she has been a member of the Repasz Band (Williamsport’s Community Band) since 2002. Another hobby for Lynette is putting together jigsaw puzzles. Lynetter is married to Bruce and resides with 2 cats in Williamsport, PA.

He has been the Camp treasurer since 2012. He serves on the facility team. During family camp week, he operates the dish room with help from the youth and children.

He is the treasurer for his local church, Agape Fellowship. He handles the stateside finances for a missionary family. He retired in December 2019 as the office manager/bookkeeper for  31 years for the American Rescue Workers in Williamsport. He is married to Lynette and they will celebrate their 26th anniversary in December 2024. You can find him mowing and weed-eating on the campground in the spring through fall. He assists cabin owners in winterizing the water lines in their cabins and with help, winterizes the water lines in camp buildings. His interests are observing the weather(an amateur meteorologist), collecting/trading/selling baseball cards, singing, and listening to all music genres.

Cassandra has been serving at Lamar Lighthouse Camp since 2021. Her first time at Lamar Lighthouse Camp was back in 2016 when her husband was asked to play on the worship team. Cassandra attended summer camps as a young girl and has served on multiple camp teams to help plant seeds and grow God’s Kingdom through worship and children’s ministry. Cassandra received her certificate in Christian Ministry this year and plans to continue her education in Christian Leadership in the fall of 2025. In 2024, Cassandra served as the Youth Director for Lamar Lighthouse Camp. Cassandra and her husband Chris have 5 beautiful girls and celebrated their 10th anniversary this past January.

General oversight of buildings and grounds maintenance, ensuring safe, clean, and proper order of the facilities…      Coordinating routine maintenance and repairs. Scheduling renovations. Managing waste disposal. Budgeting and estimating costs. Designing and planning facilities. Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations. Conducting site inspections and implementing safety procedures;  A 30-year U S Navy Officer (Ret.); I spent summers at Lamar Lighthouse Camp as a child and now return to enjoy the comfort of the surroundings and support Lamar Lighthouse Camp’s Mission, Vision, and Goals. 

Christopher has served at Lamar Lighthouse Camp’s Family Bible Camps on and off since 2016. Chris enjoys spreading the Lord’s love through music. Chris currently plays as the drummer on the F.B.C.’s worship team. Chris also loves to serve at Lamar Lighthouse Camp with his handy skills. Chris enjoys sound engineering, helping others, and serving the Lord’s children. Chris and his wife Cassandra have 5 beautiful girls and celebrated their 10th anniversary this past January.

Married 57 years to Charles Harris Sr. Have 1 son, Charles Jr., 4 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY, the oldest of 6 children. I accepted Jesus as my Savior in The Salvation Army Sunday School early in my childhood, but I committed my heart to Him at a Salvation Army Youth congress at the age of 13. I believe even at that time,e Jesus was calling and preparing me for the ministry. We were married for 10 years when my husband and I were called to be officers/pastors. We studied at The Salvation Army College For Officers in Suffern,NY, commissioned along with my husband Charles with the rank of Lieutenant and ordained as pastors in 1982.  Serving in Massena, Canandaigua, and Niagara Falls, NY, then in Willamsport and Lock Haven Pa. as well as 4 years as missionaries in Zambia, Africia. In retirement I continue to serve  God in Leesburg, Florida and enjoy coming up north during the summer to Lamar Light House Camp Ground where I serve on the board. I have a heart for missions, children, for the lost, lonely and underserved. God called me to this ministry and I will serve Him til I meet Him face to face. My life Scripture is found in Proverbs 3:5&6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” 

Shaleigh (Shay) has been connected to Lamar Lighthouse Camp since 2014, when she began serving as the female youth counselor, a role she held until 2020. She is excited to return to camp as a member of the Board of Directors and reconnect with the community that has meant so much to her over the years.

During the school year, Shaleigh teaches middle school ELA. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Lock Haven University in Middle Level Education,with concentrations in Math and ELA. She spent the last eight years teaching in remote Alaska before recently moving back to Pennsylvania. Now a teacher in the Coatesville Area School District, she brings her passion for education, youth mentorship, and ministry into both her classroom and her service at camp.