Our Team

Sam began attending Camp Hickory Hill at ten years old. As soon as he was old enough, he became a Junior Leader, then Collegian, Program Director and Assistant Summer Camp Director. In 1986 Sam was made the Summer Camp Director. Sam continued to serve as the Camp Director and beginning in 1992 also served as the Regional Director for CSB Ministries until 2008 when he was brought on as the Executive Director for Camp Hickory Hill.
Sam and Suzanne attend Randall Baptist Church in Williamsville, NY, where they are involved in a variety of ways. They have 4 grown children and 6 grandchildren.

Brian service at Camp Hickory Hill began on summer staff throughout his high school and college years. Brian received his B.S. in Bible from Clarks Summit University before he went on to serve as Camp Director for Camp Kaskitowa in West Michigan and Midwest Regional Director for CSB Ministries. Brian enthusiastically answered the call to return to Camp Hickory Hill in 2015 in his full-time role.
Brian and his wife, Courtney, have five children.

Mike SmithSite Director
Mike began serving in camping ministry at Camp Kaskitowa (Allegan, MI) in 2011, where he was the Director and Caretaker. In 2018 Mike and his family answered the call to move from their home in Michigan to Camp Hickory Hill to serve as the Assistant Site Manager. Mike’s talent and experience have served CHH well as he now serves as the Site Director.
Mike and his wife, Sarah, have two sons, Caleb and Lucas.

Nadene FranklinGuest Services Coordinator / Admin. Assistant
Prior to joining our team full time, Nadene served as a part time Administrative Assistant and Food Service Coordinator. She now coordinates our guest services, including food service and guest group services, along with a variety of office administration work. Nadene has five adult children who have all attended and served at Camp Hickory Hill. She has great passion for the ministry and serves in many ways to enable people to have a wonderful experience at camp.
Board of Directors
Rob Dickerson (Chair), Anthony Brown (Vice Chair), Daniel Anger (Secretary), Amy Gummo, Tom Corbett, Garrett Haima, Sarah Russo, Doug Ludwig