CAMP LEADERSHIP

Rod served as the Head of School for The Brook Hill School in Tyler, Texas, for 19 years before taking the helm of Campus by the Sea in 2023. In the school setting, Rod loved in delivering God-centered Christian education, significantly growing enrollment, and raising capital to fund state-of-the-art facility growth.

Rod’s history with CBS runs deep. His grandmother, Betty Fletcher, was part of the team that founded the camp in the 1950s and his parents met at CBS in 1962. Campus by the Sea is Rod’s favorite place on earth – and not just because he loves to fish.  It is at CBS that Rod “comes away, meets God, and is renewed.”

Rod first fell in love with CBS as a kid at Family Camp in 1974 and worked on staff during college, where his faith and love for Jesus was solidified. As newlyweds, Rod and his wife Heather worked on summer staff together, and as parents, CBS Family Camp played a vital role in their parenting, their marriage, and in fostering the faith of their three boys.

All three of their boys have worked on staff at CBS and have a deep love for camp and for Jesus. Rod holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education from Wheaton College, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Covenant College, and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. 

Greg Jones has served at Campus by the Sea for over two decades, bringing invaluable expertise in camp operations and island building projects. His knowledge benefits not only CBS but also its donors and partners. But what truly sets Greg apart is his heartfelt love for people and their stories. He is deeply passionate about witnessing how God works through individuals and through Campus by the Sea—beautifully weaving together events and relationships that shape lives and create legacies for God’s Kingdom. Greg and his wife and best friend, Wendy, live in camp.

As Director of Operations, Justin is a driving force behind the day-to-day operations of Campus by the Sea. He’s responsible for managing everything from the physical structures and grounds to the technical systems that keep things running smoothly—whether it’s on land or at sea. With a background in construction and construction management, Justin brings insight and experience to maintenance and building renovations. Justin lives in camp with his wife, Kaelin, and their three children.

As the Program Director for CBS, Nathan Worsey plays a pivotal role in bringing the message of Jesus to life for campers in tangible ways. With nine months dedicated to meticulously crafting all aspects of our summer programs, Nathan ensures that every lesson, song, and activity resonates with our campers. His responsibilities extend to recruiting and training our summer staff and acting as host to our guest retreat groups. Nathan’s background in camp ministry, youth leadership, and his years as a high school teacher give him insight into what today’s kids are facing and fuels his development of programs that engage and impact teens. Nathan lives in camp with his wife, Sarah, and their two children.

Mary (Sharpless) Giani has been connected to Campus by the Sea since childhood and considers it her favorite place in the world. As Director of Marketing, she leads all marketing and communications efforts for CBS, leveraging her extensive experience in strategic marketing and public relations. Mary's lifelong love for the camp fuels her commitment to expanding CBS’s visibility and strengthening its connection with key audiences. Her passion is to inspire others to visit Campus by the Sea and experience the transformative power of encountering Jesus. Mary and her husband, Paul, live in the San Francisco Bay Area and are parents to three grown children.

Ethan Richards sees his work as “helping to build the Lord’s Kingdom, one meal at a time.” What began as a way to fund his adventures soon became the adventure itself, as God revealed a deeper purpose in the kitchen. Ethan thrives in leadership, using the kitchen not just to prepare meals, but to model Christian leadership rooted in grace and compassion. His creativity and resourcefulness shine both in cooking and in life. Driven by a passion for people and exploration, Ethan often travels to far-off places during the winter months—making this role a perfect fit for his adventurous spirit and faith-filled soul.