Meet the Team
Steve Mach — Camp Director
This will be Steve’s 14th summer on camp staff at Resica Falls. He has previously served as Handicraft Director, Commissioner, Program Director, and Assistant Camp Director, as well as the main architect of our 2020 Virtual Camp. He is an Eagle Scout from Troop 18, a Vigil Honor member of Unami Lodge, One, the Advisor of Venturing Crew 1957, a District Committee Member, and has completed Wood Badge training. Steve is a high school social studies teacher who is always looking for new ways to improve camp. He is excited for the opportunities 2022 will bring as he heads into his second summer as Camp Director. Contact him at steve.mach@resicafalls.org.
Jerry Reed — Assistant Camp Director
Jerry has spent over 45 years on camp staff at five different camps. In the past, he has served as Quartermaster, Head Commissioner, COPE Director, Program Director, Business Manager, Evening Program Coordinator, and Health Officer, as well as Camp Director at three different camps – Camp Tri-Mount, Camp Barton, and Resica Falls. He has served on multiple National Camping School staffs throughout the region and has staffed several Wood Badge courses. A Vigil Honor member of Unami Lodge, One, Jerry oversees the logistical and administrative operations of camp. Contact him at jerry.reed@resicafalls.org.
Jacob Huff — Program Director
As an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Unami Lodge, One, Jacob brings an abundance of enthusiasm in his second summer as Program Director. Jacob began his tenure on camp staff at Camp Karoondinha as a Counselor in Training in 1995. He served for the next six summers primarily in the Scoutcraft and Aquatics areas of camp. He joined the Resica Falls family in 2010 as Shooting Sports Director and served as the Head Commissioner from 2016 to 2019. Jacob was vital to the success of our 2020 Virtual Camp where he served as the Assistant Head Counselor. Outside of camp, Jacob works in the field of special education and teaches music lessons. Contact him at jacob.huff@resicafalls.org.
Andy Connell — Assistant Program Director
Andy continues in the role of Assistant Program Director for his 11th summer on staff at Resica Falls. Beginning as a Counselor in Training, Andy has worked in the Dining Hall and Civics areas, and served as a Commissioner. As the Activities Coordinator for our 2020 Virtual Camp, he handled all non-merit badges aspects of the program, including Cooking Lessons and Camp-wide Activities. He is also the creator and host of our podcast, Big Springs Life. Andy is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member and works as a secondary education teacher. Contact him at andy.connell@resicafalls.org.
Nick McKee — Ranger
Nick is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Unami Lodge, One who has served on camp staff since 2004. Starting as a Counselor in Training, he has worked in a variety of areas of camp, including Handicraft, Trading Post, Dining Hall, and Quartermaster. He also spent two years as the Assistant Ranger at Musser Scout Reservation. In 2015, Nick returned to Resica Falls as our Ranger, where his work ethic has been vital in continuing to improve our facilities and mark Resica as a destination camp throughout the Northeast Region. Contact him at nicholas.mckee@scouting.org.
Chris Brenner — Camp Director Emeritus
Chris served as Camp Director at Resica Falls from 2006-2020. During his tenure, innovative programs were implemented, outstanding facilities were built, and camper attendance doubled. An Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Unami Lodge, One, Chris served as Scoutmaster of Troop 226 in Philadelphia for 15 years, has sat on numerous district and council committees, and served as the Camp Director at Treasure Island in 1998. A retired elementary school teacher of 35 years, Chris continues to serve as a wise and valued mentor to the entire camp leadership team and will be spending lots of time in camp. Contact him at chris.brenner@resicafalls.org.
John Bickel — Director of Outdoor Adventures
John is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Unami Lodge, One who previously served as Dan Beard Director, Head Commissioner, and Program Director at Resica Falls. After two summers as the Camp Director at Musser Scout Reservation, this former lodge chief took a break from our camping operations, while continuing to serve on National Camping School staff. A professional scouter, John has served the Cradle of Liberty Council in a variety of positions, including district executive, council program director, and senior development director. In addition to Resica Falls and Musser, John oversees all things program in the council. Contact him at john.bickel@scouting.org.