Meet the Team

Meet the exceptional team at Grace Adventures! We take pride in delivering extraordinary experiences and fostering meaningful connections. Our dedicated professionals, fueled by an unwavering commitment to excellence, are here to assist you with any questions you might have.

If you’re looking for a specific staff member, you can find them listed below along with their phone number and email address. For general inquiries feel free to visit our Contact Us page and fill out the form or call 231-873-3662. We look forward to hearing from you!

Abby Banfield

Program Consultant

abby@graceadventures.org
231-873-3662 ext. 144

Jonathan Banfield

Internships & Activity Site Manager

jonathan@graceadventures.org
231-873-3662 ext. 146

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Maintenance Staff

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231-873-3662

Brett Boes

Partnership Ministries Manager

brett@graceadventures.org
231-873-3662 ext. 145

Karen Brooks

Marketing and Sales Director

karen@gaministries.org
231-873-3662 ext. 103

Jessica Cook

Dunes Harbor Assistant Manager

jessica@dunesharbor.org
231-873-3662 ext. 202

Cale Coppess

Program Staff

Chad Coppess

Chief Experiences Officer

chad@gaministries.org
231-873-3662 ext. 141

Doug Fouser

Chief Operating Officer

doug@gaministries.org
231-873-3662 ext. 121

Maggie Granlee

Sales Manager

maggie@gaministries.org
231-873-3662 ext. 106

Debi Hepworth

Business Manager

debi@gaministries.org
231-873-3662 ext. 122

Art Hoekstra

The Shack Ministries Director

Thressa Hoekstra

Guest Services Manager, The Shack

Rick Jansen

Program Ministries Director

rick@graceadventures.org
231-873-3662 ext. 142

Aaron Kapenga

Maintenance Staff

aaron@gaministries.org
231-873-3662 ext. 127

Kevin Linville

Food Service Director

kevin@gaministries.org
231-873-3662 ext. 125

Kayla Magnuson

Development Director

kayla@gaministries.org
231-873-3662 ext. 102

Marketing Manager

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Janna Malo

Ranch Ministries Director

janna@paradise-ranch.org
231-873-3662 ext. 161

Mike Nienhuis

Sites and Facilities Director

mike@gaministries.org
231-873-3662 ext. 126

Angie Ostberg

Office Manager

angie@graceadventures.org
231-873-3662 ext. 123

Kiersten Palmbos

Program Staff

kiersten@graceadventures.org
231-873-3662 ext. 143

Sarah Peli

Assistant Partnership Ministries Manager

sarah@graceadventures.org
231-873-3662 ext. 147

Tim Perysian

Shack Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Paul Riemersma

Dunes Harbor Director

paul@dunesharbor.org
231-873-3662 ext. 201

Gail Salazar

Food Service Manager

gail@graceadventures.org
231-873-3662 ext. 129

Aubreanna Schafer

Sponsored Ministries Manager

aubreanna@graceadventures.org
231-873-3662 ext. 148

Heather Smallegan

Assistant Ranch Ministries Manager

heather@paradise-ranch.org
231-873-3662 ext. 162

Ben Vander Kodde

President

ben@gaministires.org
231-873-3662 ext. 100

Hannah Vermillion

Registrar

hannah@gaministries.org
231-873-3662 ext. 105

Food Service Manager - The Shack

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We have year round full-time and part-time positions open as well as seasonal job opportunities on all campuses.
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