This category is for permanent staff who are on staff year-round either full-time or part-time.
Stacie Paz Staff, Columbia Valley About Stacie Paz Stacie was born in Portland, Oregon and grew up in Tigard, Oregon. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Education, specializing in prevention of gang and youth violence. During college, she lead bible studies with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and was on staff helping…
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 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…
Robert Guerin Base Director, Salmon River Adventure Base 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 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,…
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, Stonewater 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…
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…
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…
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,…