Our Team

Sam Richbart
Sam RichbartExecutive Director
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 Stebick
Brian StebickAssistant Executive Director
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 four children.

Mike Smith
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 Franklin
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.
Lily Wittlinger
Lily Wittlinger Program Director
Lily has served on our Summer Camp Team since 2018, beginning as an LIT, then Junior Leader, Collegian, and Summer Program Director. She is a graduate of Christian Central Academy and SOWER at Northgate Christian Community where she studied Worship Administration. Lily’s leadership ability has been continually evident as she has served in many roles, growing in responsibility. As the Program Director, Lily oversees our year-round programs, staff, and volunteers.
Tim Best
Tim BestMaintenance Team
Tim joined Camp Hickory Hill in 2015 as the Assistant Site Manager after working many years as a steamfitter. His first exposure to Camp Hickory Hill was through Randall Baptist Church’s CSB Program and Father & Son events. Tim got more involved at camp and accepted Christ through camp’s ministry and Sam Richbart.

Tim and his wife, Sonya, attend Randall Baptist Church. They have 2 children.

Board of Directors

Tom Corbett

Garrett Haima

Kevin Maloney

Rob Dickerson

Sarah Russo

Scott Haima

Daniel Anger

Anthony Brown