Meet Our Staff
Our staff is comprised of the most fun, energetic, interactive group of college students you will ever meet! Most grew up vacationing at White Birch as kids and have a special connection with the resort and our guests.
Whether they are teaching you how to waterski, serving you a delicious meal, or having fun with your kids at children's program, they will be providing you with top-notch service while you enjoy your vacation!
Rick and Karen Conrad "Owners/Managers"
| Name: | Rick and Karen Conrad |
| Position: | Owners/Managers |
Mike Conrad "Co-Manager/Water-sports director"
| Name: | Mike Conrad |
| Position: | Co-Manager/Water-sports director |
| Hometown: | Elk Rapids, MI |
| Degree: | Business Management, Michigan State University |
| Off-season Occupation: | Jackson Hole, WY |
Al and Sharon Moebus "Sailing Captain/Lodge Grandparents"
| Name: | Al and Sharon Moebus |
| Position: | Sailing Captain/Lodge Grandparents |
Maggie McCartney "Staff Director"
| Name: | Maggie McCartney |
| Position: | Staff Director |
| Hometown: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| University: | Grand Valley State University | Major: | Elementary Education |
| Summer Staff: | 4th |
Carson Lynes "Staff Director"
| Name: | Carson Lynes |
| Position: | Staff Director |
| Hometown: | Leesburg, VA |
| University: | University of Colorado |
| Degree: | Studio Arts and Art History |
| Summer Staff: | 4th |
Erika Coombs "Kids' Program Director"
| Name: | Erika Coombs |
| Position: | Kids' Program Director |
| Hometown: | Toledo, OH |
| University: | Ohio State University - College of Dentistry |
| Summer Staff: | 4th |
Kathryn Smythe "Kids' Program Director"
| Name: | Kathryn Smythe |
| Position: | Kids' Program Director |
| Hometown: | Toledo, OH |
| University: | University of Toledo - Medical School |
| Major: | Elementary Education |
| Summer on Staff: | 3rd |
Jimmy Holton "Waterfront Director"
| Name: | Jimmy Holton |
| Position: | Waterfront Director |
| Hometown: | Howell. MI |
| University: | Michigan State University |
| Major: | Actuary Science |
| Summer on Staff: | 3rd |
Pete McCartney "Waterfront Director"
| Name: | Pete McCartney |
| Position: | Waterfront Director |
| Hometown: | Columbus, OH |
| University: | Baker College |
| Major: | Physical Therapy |
| Summer on Staff: | 6th |
Tom Kress "Waterfront Director"
| Name: | Tom Kress |
| Position: | Waterfront Director |
| Hometown: | Mequon, WI |
| University: | Ohio State University |
| Major: | Education |
| Summer on Staff: | 3rd |
Amy Abdnor "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Amy Abdnor |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Arlington Heights, IL |
| University: | Illinois State |
| Major: | Elementary Education |
| Summer on Staff: | 3rd |
Jared Alcorn "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Jared Alcorn |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Cleveland Heights, OH |
| University: | Otterbein University |
| Major: | Pre-Physical Therapy |
| Summer on Staff: | 1st |
Joseph Alemagno "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Joseph Alemagno |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Cincinnati, OH |
| University: | University of Dayton |
| Major: | History |
| Summer on Staff: | 1st |
Max Carson "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Max Carson |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Elmhurst, IL |
| University: | Western Michigan University |
| Major: | Sales Marketing |
| Summer on Staff: | 2nd |
Lauren Coombs "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Lauren Coombs |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Toledo, OH |
| University: | Oberlin College |
| Major: | Biology |
| Summer on Staff: | 1st |
David Feusse "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | David Feusse |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Columbus, OH |
| University: | Huntington University |
| Major: | Film |
| Summer on Staff: | 1st |
Emily Griffith "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Emily Griffith |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | South Bend, IN |
| University: | Indiana University |
| Major: | Marketing and Graphic Design |
| Summer on Staff: | 2nd |
Rob Hadley "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Rob Hadley |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Sylvania, OH |
| University: | Miami University |
| Major: | Architecture |
| Summer on Staff: | 3rd |
Stefanie Hadley "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Stefanie Hadley |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Sylvania, OH |
| University: | University of Kentucky |
| Major: | Animal Science/Pre-Vet |
| Summer on Staff: | 1st |
Bekah Jabin "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Bekah Jabin |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Cincinnati, OH |
| University: | University of Dayton |
| Major: | Spanish and Visual Art |
| Summer on Staff: | 3rd |
Allie Kress "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Allie Kress |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Mequon, WI |
| University: | University of Notre Dame |
| Major: | Biology |
| Summer on Staff: | 1st |
Ben Kress "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Ben Kress |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Mequon, WI |
| University: | Kenyon College |
| Major: | Psychology and Drama |
| Summer on Staff: | 2nd |
Michael Kress "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Michael Kress |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Mequon, WI |
| University: | University of Notre Dame |
| Major: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Summer on Staff: | 2nd |
Madeline Lumley "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Madeline Lumley |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | St. Louis, MO |
| University: | Drake University |
| Major: | Magazine Journalism |
| Summer on Staff: | 1st |
Hayley Lynes "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Hayley Lynes |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Leesburg, VA |
| University: | University of Colorado |
| Major: | Biology and Neuroscience |
| Summer on Staff: | 2nd |
Riley McCartney "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Riley McCartney |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| University: | Michigan State University |
| Major: | Kinesiology |
| Summer on Staff: | 2nd |
Robin Miller "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Robin Miller |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Toledo, OH |
| University: | Gettysburg College |
| Major: | English and Religious Studies |
| Summer on Staff: | 3rd |
Joe Perin "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Joe Perin |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Columbus, OH |
| University: | Butler University |
| Major: | Journalism |
| Summer on Staff: | 1st |
Riki Petroni "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Riki Petroni |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | East Lansing, MI |
| University: | Michigan State |
| Major: | Business |
| Summer on Staff: | 3rd |
Brent Rolfe "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Brent Rolfe |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Commerce, MI |
| University: | Central Michigan University |
| Major: | Marketing and Professional Sales |
| Summer on Staff: | 2nd |
Emily Wirtz "Guest Services Staff"
| Name: | Emily Wirtz |
| Position: | Guest Services Staff |
| Hometown: | Elk Rapids, MI |
| University: | Michigan State University |
| Major: | Dietetics |
| Summer on Staff: | 3rd |
