Our Team

Jim oversees the daily operations of our camp and conference center, managing our rental and religious group events. He also serves as a lead facilitator in our leadership, teacher training, and educational outdoor programs. His gregarious personality and booming laughter will leave you smiling ear to ear!

In addition to his work with Nuhop, Jim runs a family farm with his wife and two children. He also serves as Chaplain of the Savannah Fire Department, where he is a Lt. Firefighter AEMT for Savannah and surrounding communities.

Katelyn Seroka is the current Director of the Summer Camp and Respite programs at Camp Nuhop. She graduated from Saint Louis University in 2015 with a Bachelors Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and multiple minors including Special Education. She then pursued a Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Akron and graduate in the fall of 2017. During the school year, Katelyn works as a Speech-Language Pathologist and works mainly with preschool students.

Katelyn has been a part of the Camp Nuhop family in some capacity since the summer of 2013. During this time, Katelyn has loved watching children and young adults come to Nuhop and find a sense of belonging and adventure. She feels fortunate to be in a position where she can contribute in some way to the growth and friendships that develop in those that comes to Nuhop throughout the year. When not working, Katelyn enjoys running and hiking and volunteering with local school track teams and youth groups.

Josh Vanderzyden is the Programs and Communication Manager at Nuhop.  With a degree in Electronic Media and Film from Capital University and multiple seasons of camp experience under his belt, he is able to bring a unique set of skills to Nuhop everyday.  When he isn’t at work, Josh enjoys spending his free time playing music around Ashland county and spending time with his friends and family.