Mark and Jennifer Laughlin

Mark and Jennifer along with their daughters Laureen and Erica moved to Elkhorn Valley in 1996. Mark served as the Maintenance Director from 1996 until 2002 when he took over as Camp Manager (now known as Executive Director). Jennifer has worked in various capacities at the camp throughout their time here, including working part-time in the kitchen. Jennifer began her current role as full-time Office Manager in 2008.

Contact: 740-768-2148

mark@elkhornvalley.com

jennifer@elkhornvalley.com

Len and Nita Derico

Len Derico serves as the Maintenance Director here at Elkhorn Valley.  Len and Nita Derico have been married for 43 years and have 2 children and 5 grandchildren.  Len is a graduate from the Johnson University in 1995 and has served as a minister in Tennessee, Kentucky, Iowa and Ohio.  Prior entering in to the ministry Len made a living as a welder, sheet metal fabrication and as an electronic technician.  Len enjoys spending time with Nita, discipling others and tries to get in a little fishing.

Contact: len@elkhornvalley.com

Cameron Smith

Cameron serves as the Marketing/Programming Director here at Elkhorn Valley. Cameron has served with us since 2022. He primarily works with our summer program directors to execute well programmed weeks of camp. He also serves as a facilitator for our Adventure Program and updates our social media outlets and website while finding more ways to communicate the mission of Elkhorn to everyone!

Contact: cameron@elkhornvalley.com