Staff Team
To contact a specific member of our staff directly, scroll down the list for telephone extensions and emails.
Year-Round Staff
Craig Douglas
STRIDER
Executive Director
604-463-9278 ext. 120
Bio"Strider" has been the Director at Timberline Ranch since 2005 and has over 35 years of camp and youth work experience (which is hard to believe, given that he is only 25 years old). He loves traveling, hiking, writing, reading, playing guitar, and adventuring with his family. He is the author of a camp leadership training book, Pillow Fights & Sleepless Nights. He lives onsite with his wife "Lego" and has two adult kids – "Dash" & "Violet." He holds a Masters in Theological Studies (Northwest Baptist/ACTS) and is passionate about teaching and training the next generation. He loves seafood and 80s rock and pop.
Dobson Reid
HOBBES
Director of Staffing
604-463-9278 ext. 103
Bio"Hobbes" has been with Timberline since 2009 and is integral to all aspects of staffing. He is married to Cindi, has four children, and commutes from Mission. He was previously a youth pastor in Saskatchewan and a construction worker, and he holds a Masters of Christian Studies from Regent College. His hobbies include golfing, hiking, reading, and playing guitar, and he loves to visit the Oregon Coast whenever possible. His favorite animated character is Homer Simpson (must be the donuts), and his favorite movie is The Princess Bride, which we find entirely "inconceivable."
Megan Dalman
JADE
Director of Operations
604-463-9278 ext. 110
Bio"Jade" served as Office Manager since 2005 and came as a camper and seasonal staff long before then. She is happy to provide the "behind the scenes magic" that enables others to enjoy Timberline like she always has. She met her husband Andrew at Timberline, and they have one daughter. Her interests include baking, reading, walking, family time, and snorkeling, especially in Maui! Megan grew up on the Sunshine Coast, went to Vancouver for school, and ended up working at the Sutton Place Hotel. She thoroughly enjoys the Chronicles of Narnia and wishes she had a magical wardrobe. Without Megan, nobody would know what was going on most of the time.
Colleen Shearing
CASPER
Office Manager
604-463-9278 ext. 101
Bio"Casper" joined the staff at Timberline as the Office Manager in December 2023 on an interim basis which became permanent in September 2024. She has been involved in various roles of administrative and pastoral ministry since 1983. She is married to Rod, and they have two adult children and two dogs. She loves watching her son coach his high school basketball team and watching her daughter performing in live theatre. She also loves to read, sing, listen to music, go for coffee, and travel. She has lived in all four of the western provinces and has been involved in camp ministry most of her life. She loves being a part of the Timberline Team!
Doug McDougall
LOCH
Property Manager
604-463-9278 ext. 107
Bio"Loch" has been keeping Timberline beautiful and in good repair since 2017. He has a background in all sorts of construction and renovations. He and his wife "Ness" live at the Ranch, and they have three adult children who have all served at Timberline in numerous ways over the years. In fact, they came as a family to volunteer long before the idea of working here and getting paid was even considered. Well, they sure more than earn their keep now! Whatever needs to be done, Loch is there before most people even know it's a problem, and Ness also helps out wherever help is needed. We are so thankful for them.
Anuschka de la Court
SAGE
Food Services Manager
604-463-9278 ext. 106
Bio"Sage" has been cooking up a storm at Timberline since 2016, and we probably have our current waistlines to blame on her! She has a background in finances and a gardening business. She has her own petting zoo at home, including two dogs and a "fat cat," where she lives with her husband Rene. They also have two daughters – one married and one almost-married. She loves to paint, read, bake, and go on traveling adventures. She is especially passionate about showing God's love to kids and women. Anuschka has a Russian first name, a French last name, and speaks Dutch. Hopefully she'll sort that all out and just keep cooking great meals.
Rachael Jones
FINCH
Program Manager
604-463-9278 ext. 104
Bio"Finch" is passionate about camp ministry, having seen so many lives transformed through the different camps she has worked at, including Sunnybrae, where she served for many years. Educated in criminology and law, she keeps us all in line . . . or at least legal. She loves Hawaii to visit, but Ireland – where she received her law degree – is a second home to her. Her favourite camp activity is the climbing wall, but her most favourite pastime is to spend significant amounts of time hanging out with her family and friends, including her nephew, Kilo, who may or may not be a dog. . .
Sam Warwick
BAGGINS
Assistant Food Services Manager
604-463-9278 ext. 106
Bio"Baggins" started at Timberline as a camper in 2008 and was a volunteer, seasonal staff, and year-round from 2011-2020. After a short time away while COVID resolved, he's been back since 2023 (and we're so glad!). His calming presence in the kitchen is much appreciated, and he never "rubs anyone the wrong way" (he previously graduated from a massage therapy program). He has a wife (camp name "Pinky"), a daughter, and two cats. He enjoys LOTR (who would have guessed?), Star Wars, board games, video games, and reading. If he wasn't here, he'd love to be sunning in the Caribbean.
Tyler Gibson
MELODICA
Property Assistant
604-463-9278 ext. 107
Bio"Melodica" has been serving full time with Timberline since 2024, but he has worked seasonally and volunteered since 2013. His wife Annalisa – camp name "Banana" – loves hosting at Timberline with Tyler and their four kids. Before working at Timberline, Tyler worked in a variety of fields from technician, to teacher, to pastor, and he has a BA from Pacific Life Bible College. He loves to listen to, play, and compose music whenever he gets the chance, and he also loves to play video, board, card, and social games. Tabletop role-playing games especially hold a place in his heart. His favourite book series is "The Door Within." Being able to serve at Timberline – a place that builds and trains up leaders – is such a blessing to him.
Tyson Braun
Megabyte
Program Assistant
604-463-9278 ext. 105
Bio"Megabyte" grew up in Manitoba and worked in the audio visual industry for the NHL and CFL, right out of high school. A love for travel, hiking, and camping has shaped his adventurous spirit, and at Timberline Ranch, that same passion is poured into impacting the lives of kids and sharing the message of Jesus. After a summer at Timberline as the Media Coordinator, Tyson has transitioned to a full-time Program role. His favourite camp activity is the zip line, and when not at camp, you can often find him exploring the outdoors with a camera in hand. Family is incredibly important to Tyson, providing a strong foundation of love and support that fuels his commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.
Lori Ceaser
FERN
Office Assistant
604-463-9278 ext. 102
Bio"Fern" has been with Timberline since 2022 and works as our office assistant. She and her husband, Patrick, have four grown children and soon will have five grandchildren. She previously worked at The ACT Arts Centre for 19 years helping to run various departments. Her hobbies include reading, hiking, gardening, travelling, and visiting with her grandchildren whenever possible. She also enjoys keeping the gardens looking beautiful in the spring and summer here at Timberline. She loves hearing stories from the campers and their families about how much they love this place and enjoy making memories at camp!
Pat Fedorko
SWIFFER
Housekeeper
Bio"Swiffer" has been keeping the Ranch clean and attractive since 2012, and we are so thankful for her servant's heart and gentle spirit. Whatever needs doing, she'll be there. She has two adult daughters, an adult son, four grandchildren, and a pet hamster! She grew up in East Vancouver and has a background in retail and painting. She loves the colour blue, visiting Disneyland, and Mickey Mouse, but there's nothing mickey-mouse about her work ethic or standards for cleanliness! She loves to see campers come to the Ranch and enjoy themselves, and she can hardly wait for overnight camps to start up again.
Grady Oxenbury
HUPP
Technical Services
Bio"Hupp" has served full-time since 2014, though he worked seasonally and as a volunteer for twelve years before that and was a camper for seven years before that! He lives with his wife, daughter, and Fitz . . . their cat. He previously worked at a tool store, doing graphic design and videography. He also is our tech guy, which is super important, since most of us fail in that area. He loves building, creating, and playing board games. He loves to work in a place where he can make a difference in the lives of so many young people. His favorite place to travel is Maui, and his favorite animated character is Sven from Frozen.
Board
Kim Startup
Board Chair
Elsa Dinzey
Vice Chair
Kevin deHaan
Treasurer
Tabrina Clelland
Secretary
Jacques Viljoen
Board Member