Our Staff

Our mission is to support the ministry of proclaiming and confessing Jesus Christ by nourishing the spiritual growth of those we serve, strengthening their service in Christ's name.

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.
Psalm 8:1

	Mr. Ken Erlandson is the Camp Director. Growing up in nearby Fergus Falls, Minn., Erlandson served as a summer counselor during the summer of 1982, then Summer Program Director during the 1985 camping season. He was also an intern at Camp Luther in Three Lakes, Wisc. from 1983-1984 and on the staff of Camp Luther as Director of Programs from 1986-1989. After graduating from the Director of Christian Education (DCE) program at Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn., in 1985, Erlandson served as a youth director at parishes in Duluth, Minn., and Platte Woods, Mo. He has served as Director of Lutheran Island Camp and Retreat Center since 2001. E-mail: licdirector@islandcamp.org

	Mr. Marvin Swyter is the Maintenance Director. His association with Lutheran Island Camp dates back to the late '70s when his children began attending, then later volunteered and worked at camp. Marv served on the camp's Board of Directors from 1992 to 1997. He has been Maintenance Director since 1997. His wife Mary is the camp's Housekeeping Director. E-mail: licmaintenance@islandcamp.org
	Mrs. Kathy Luginbill the Secretary/Receptionist for the camp. Growing up in the Ottertail/Henning area, Kathy enjoyed time on the island as a child. After retiring from a career in the insurance industry and moving back to rural Henning, she found just the right job at Lutheran Island Camp--only a couple of miles from her home. E-mail: info@islandcamp.org
	Mrs. Deb Keirlieber is the Food Service Director. Originally hired as a cook's assistant in October 1998, Deb was offered the position of Food Service Director in February 1999 on a "trial basis." Living on a farm one mile west of the camp, Deb and her husband have five daughters (two of whom sometimes help in the camp kitchen).
	Mrs. Mary Swyter is in charge of Housekeeping. She and her husband Marv (our Maintenance Director) have been involved with Lutheran Island Camp from the time their children were campers. She has been employed by the camp since 1998.
	Mr. Bill Schultz, serves as Director of Planning and Resource Development. As a former camp Director, long-time board member, and past-president of the Lutheran Island Camp Board of Directors, Bill combines a great knowledge of and love for the camp with many years of experience in the development and not-for-profit fields. He focuses on leadership and planning programs for congregations and groups, works with the Foundation, and is responsible for developing the many resources that God provides the Island. He is currently focusing much of his efforts on program and facility expansion. E-mail: licplanning@islandcamp.org

Each spring Lutheran Island Camp hires 20 to 24 college-age adults to serve as Summer Counselors and Support Staff. These young men and women provide dedicated service for the sake of sharing the love of God in Christ with the hundreds of campers with whom they have daily contact.

We also have an active Junior Counselor volunteer program, in which high school- and college-aged students serve for one week during the summer, assisting the paid staff and gaining valuable experience in the field of outdoor ministry. For a Junior Counselor application, send an e-mail to: licdirector@islandcamp.org. You can also download applications by following this link.

Each year we have a number of volunteers who come to camp and work in areas such as maintenance, horse programs, and as program volunteers. They stay from a few days to several months. If you are interested contact the Director of Planning and Resource Development.

The Lutheran Island Camp Board of Directors consists of the following individuals who donate their time and considerable talents out of love for the camp:

Mr. Gene Pagels, Aitkin, Minn., serves as Board President

Mrs. Davina Ethridge, Garfield, Minn., serves as Secretary

Mr. Schan Sorkness, Esq., Fergus Falls, Minn., serves as Treasurer

Mr. Chubb Germolus, Frazee, Minn.

Mr. David Vik, Park Rapids, Minn. serves as Vice-president

Mr. Lanny Rohloff, Morris, Minn.

Ms. Leslie Leonard, DCE, Willmar, Minn.

Mr. Norman Barge, Parkers Prairie, Minn.

Mr. Randy LaVoie, Clarissa, Minn.

Mr. Mike Solem, Grand Rapids, Minn.

Rev. Mark Maunula, Isle, Minn.

Rev. Bruce Noennig, Moorhead, Minn.

Rev. Donald Wagner, Elbow Lake, Minn.

Rev. Kirk Lee, Parkers Prairie, Minn., Minnesota North District Vice President, ex officio advisory member

Rev. Don Fondow, Park Rapids, Minn., Minnesota North District President, ex officio advisory member

The Lutheran Island Camp Foundation, established in the fall of 2005, has the following individuals serving on its Board of Directors:

Mr. Schan Sorkness, Fergus Falls, Minn., is President of the Foundation board of directors
Rev. Dr. David Bode, Perham, Minn., is Vice President of the Foundation board
Mr. Bill Schultz, Clear Lake, Minn., is secretary/treasurer
Jeff Mueller, Swanville, Minn.
Maynard Rolfes, St. Cloud, Minn.
Dave Mueller, Isle, Minn.