This category is for permanent staff who are on staff year-round either full-time or part-time.

Jessica Ronhaar

Regional Director, Western Washington

Jessica Ronhaar Area Director, Stilly Valley / Regional Director, Western Washington About Jessica Ronhaar I moved from Orange County, California in 2007 to work for Youth Dynamics in Arlington, Washington. I started as area staff, then advanced to become the area Director in Arlington, known as Stilly Valley, and now I am the Western Washington…

Chris Ward

Area Director, Anacortes

Chris Ward Area Director, Anacortes About Chris Ward “Love people and love JESUS.” I was born and raised in North Carolina and moved when the Lord called me to attend Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI) in Dallas, TX, where I met my wife, Kristen who is from Anacortes, WA. After graduating, Kristen and I…

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Salmon River Adventure Base Director, Idaho

Robert Guerin Salmon River Adventure Base Director, Idaho Hi, I’m Robert “Tex” Guerin   I had the privilege of being on the first trip that Youth Dynamics did on the Lower Salmon River almost 30 years ago. It was a powerful way to experience God then, and it still is today. As the Salmon River…

Ryan Bentley 2020

Base Director, Idaho

Ryan Bentley Base Director, Idaho About Ryan Bentley Washington Adventure Volunteer 2001-2009 Idaho Summer Staff 2009 Idaho Program Manager 2009-2017 IdahoAdventure Director 2017-Present   I showed up to my first Youth Dynamics adventure trip pretty sure that the Christian rafters would make me use a bible as a paddle or something strange like that. However,…

Teliesha Batuik

Program Manager, Idaho

Teliesh Batuik Program Manager Youth Dynamics Adventures Idaho About Teliesha Batuik I first felt called into youth ministry when I was about 13.  I was in church with my mom and heard someone talk about a treatment center for at risk youth. At that moment I knew I wanted to help teens when I grew…

Ryan Everest

Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Ryan Everest Facilities & Maintenance Manager About Ryan Everest I was born and raised in Washington state and have spent most of my life in the Plain Valley. I have a passion for the outdoors, whether it’s cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, or just taking a drive up a mountain road, I love spending time in…

Tim Nieuwsma

Area Director, Nooksack Valley

Tim Nieuwsma Area Director, Nooksack Valley About Tim Nieuwsma I want to see more young peoples’ lives changed by the love and truth of Jesus Christ. This is the work of the Holy Spirit. It is a joy, privilege, and calling to participate in this work of God. Our part in this work begins with…

Paul Spence

Vice President of Adventures

Paul Spence Vice President of Adventures About Paul Spence “And Don’t Get Wet” were the last words I would hear daily as the screen door was slamming behind me. As a kid in the summer, I was headed into the woods, exploring for critters or more than often following a stream to find its headwaters,…

Kimarie Graham

Business Coordinator, Idaho

Kimarie Graham Business Coordinator, Idaho About Kimarie Graham As the business coordinator, I get to love students through the work of organizing the financial aspect of the adventure base. It is work that I love to do, and through this ministry, I am blessed. Through the ministry here in Idaho, I know students can find…

Tracy Hamilton

Associate Horse Manager, Stonewater

Tracey Hamilton Associate Horse Manager Stonewater About Tracey Hamilton Horses are a great partner for ministry. My passion is to see students’ lives impacted by horses and transformed by Jesus. What a unique opportunity to parallel God’s desire that we trust Him with our approach of asking these free-spirited animals to trust us. We learn…