Meet The Board

President

Peter is a lifelong camper who believes that camp shaped who he is today as a father, coach, business person, husband, and athlete.

Peter focuses on transforming ideas into impactful, sustainable programs that support the NWCF’s goal of expanding opportunities for youth. Throughout his time as a board member and president, he has architected the digitization of everything Camp Fund related to automate systems and processes. In addition, helped the team focus on our core fundraising efforts via donations, Campfire Golf Tournament, Doc’s Run, and Games for Good.

Favorite Camp Activity: Tennis & Golf

Vice President

Josh spent a decade in the beautiful Northwoods as a Camper, CIT, Counselor, and Associate Director. Growing up at camp helped shape the man he is today. He attributes meeting some of his best friends and making some of his fondest memories to the brotherhood of Camp Menominee.

Josh focuses on the Application process for incoming families. He takes great pride in meeting the parents and ensuring each potential camper is treated fairly during their consideration for these prestigious scholarships. He is also responsible for learning, researching, and donating a portion of our funds to other 501 c3’s that have a similar mission and impact to the Nate Wass Camp Fund.

Favorite Camp Activity: Fishing & Golf

Board Member c. 2019

Loren’s passion for camp began at a young age, attending Menominee as a camper, counselor, and acting culinary braintrust. Working alongside the camp’s leadership team, Loren takes every opportunity to get up to Eagle River and support Menominee in any way he can. 

Loren’s main board responsibility is our golf outing, “ The Campfire Invitational,” which is one of the year's top fundraisers. What started as an idea with some alumni has turned into a successful, well-attended event that hosts over 80 golfers and a handful of sponsors, giving the gift of camp to those less fortunate.

Favorite Camp Activity: Softball & Hatchet Hunt

Board Member c. 2017

David credits much of who he is today to the experiences he had at camp. Beginning as a camper all the way back in 2004, to eventually being the head counselor in his final year, David has truly embodied what it means to have camp run through his veins. Traits like teamwork, leadership, and, most importantly, sportsmanship are words he uses to describe himself today. Nothing speaks louder than the relationships he has created and carried with him in his post-camp years, including traveling the world to see other alumni whom he has met in locations like England, Italy, and the Netherlands, just to name a few.

David helps out wherever he can with the board, but his primary focus is the 4.5-mile ‘Doc’s Run’ event that takes place in early August. This run has had participants from all over the world for decades and has only recently (2022) been turned into a fundraising event for the NWCF, attracting over 150 participants and raising over $25,000 for charity!

Favorite Camp Activity: Softball & Baseball

Board Member c. 2017

Starting as a camper in 2004 and later becoming a counselor, Robbie has carried the spirit and traditions of Camp Menominee with him throughout his life. The friendships, memories, and values he found at camp helped shape who he is today, making Menominee a true home away from home

As the leader of NWCF Gaming, Robbie brings people together through friendly competition and community impact. The Gaming program has become a powerful connector, drawing in participants from all backgrounds, including many who had never heard of Camp Menominee before, and growing the NWCF community in exciting new ways.

Favorite Camp Activity: Softball & Camp vs. Camp competitions

Board Member c. 2010

Mark grew up going to Camp Menominee, where he spent 8 summers as a camper and later a counselor. Those experiences had a lasting impact, shaping confidence, friendships and love for all things CAMP.

As a board member, Mark is passionate about giving the gift of camp to more kids, especially those who might not otherwise have the chance to go. He believes every child deserves an opportunity to experience the magic of camp- independence, the joy, the memories and the friendships that remain for a lifetime. 

Favorite Camp Activity: Softball & Green and White

Board Member c. 2020

Stewart’s love for Camp Menominee began in 1990 when he first stepped foot on the hallowed grounds at 4985 Highway D.  In all, Stewart spent nearly 40 years at camp as a camper, counselor, fantasy camper, post-camper, father-son camper and dad of two campers.  Stewart credits the camping experience for having a profound effect on shaping him into the father, friend and businessman he is today.

As a member of the board, Stewart is primarily responsible for the application review process and developing the Campfire Invitational, which are two of the most influential parts to ensure the NWCF can provide the gift of camp to families who want their sons to benefit from the camping experience.

Favorite Camp Activity: Twilight League (1990s version)

Board Member c. 2020

Jonah, from Scottsdale, Arizona, has made his way up to the Northwoods of Wisconsin for 20+ consecutive summers. He started his camping career in 2005, and recruited many of his younger family members to join him at Camp Menominee ever since.

As a member of the board, Jonah is primarily responsible for promoting the Nate Wasserman Camp Fund on Social Media and helping with leading the technology initiative. Jonah is passionate about giving kids the camp experience, which helped shape him into the person he is.

Favorite Camp Activity: Softball, Basketball, & Football

Board Member c. 2020

Johnny loves camp and all that it represents. The way he relates to people in life in all of his social interaction draws from skills honed at camp. Having grown up in downtown Chicago, he used to yearn for the annual escape to the timber-scented Northwoods. He draws on fond memories of inter-camp competitions, cabin hangs, socials (and even an “Olympics”) and is excited to see the rich traditions of camp carried out when his young daughters are ready to have the time of their lives enjoying new experiences and making new friends in the Mess Hall, at a bonfire, or on courts, fields and at the waterfront.

As a member of the board, Johnny is a true “utility guy” with no notable skills who helps out in areas of greatest need which primarily includes but is not limited to fundraising and helping grow the cause brick by brick.

Favorite Camp Activity: Canteen

Junior Board Member c. 2025

Simon brings a perspective shaped by firsthand experience as both a longtime camper and a current camp counselor. Having spent multiple summers at camp and now working in a leadership role, Simon has seen what the gift of camp can mean to someone by giving them confidence and independence.

Simon has spent his time with the NWCF through a variety of efforts. He has done logistics for website building, identified effective financial planning tools to ensure that the organization’s resources directly fund sending kids to camp, and expanded the reach of our cause to younger audiences.

Favorite Camp Activity: Softball, Football, Archery