our Board of Directors

Dan Ankrom, Vice President. Dan Ankrom was born and raised near Rochester, New York.  He attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and later earned a Master’s degree in Physics Education at SUNY College at Buffalo.  Dan has worked in both education and engineering, and has lived in the Atlanta area since 2005.  He lives in Alpharetta with his wife Alaina, and their two children, Pierce and Waverly (who both LOVE attending camp at the Swamp!).  Dan works for Trenton Systems in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Dan and his wife, Cathi, live in the Lilburn area of Gwinnett Country(Metro Atlanta). Dan is from Kansas(go Jayhawks!) but moved to Atlanta in 1989, shortly after was converted in the Atlanta Church of Christ, and met Cathi(from Texas) in the Singles Ministry.  After marrying in 1992, Olivia and Caroline were born and came through the Youth and Family Ministry and became disciples as teens.  Olivia graduated from Georgia Tech where she participated in the Campus Ministry, after which she married Brandon Lennon. She and Brandon live in Atlanta and volunteer with the Teens at North River.  Caroline graduated from the University of South Carolina where she was part of the Campus Ministry. Caroline is now a member of the church in Asheville.

After some time in Georgia, Dan was able to finish his education at Georgia Tech(1998), with a BS in Computer Science, which has led to work as a Computer Programmer over the last 24 years, currently at InTown Suites.  Cathi works in the Gwinnett County Public Schools.  Dan and family enjoy time together and travel, especially to our National Parks, as well as golf for Dan.

Dan and Cathi have long been big supporters of Camp Swamp, with Cathi working in the Kitchen several years.  Olivia and Caroline spent many summers at the Swamp, as Campers, Workers and Counselors. Dan is a Deacon with the Atlanta Church of Christ in Gwinnett and represents the congregation on the Swamp Board of Directors.

Dan Stehr
5093 Arbor Lane
Lilburn, Georgia 30047

Tiful (Tif) McLaughlin is an Account Manager in the biomedical division of the American Red Cross. She is responsible for the growth and expansion of hundreds of blood programs in the Greater Carolinas Region. Her passion meets purpose in her career and other forms of community service. She has been active in serving the public school district in her area through fundraising and mentoring students in the Change a Life Mentoring Program. Tif and her husband, Todd, of 21 years served as Family Dynamics marriage facilitators for over a decade. They are both passionate about supporting Camp Swamp with Todd serving as a medical advisor, Tif serving on the Board, and their three children attending summer camp for the past 10 years.

Tiful McLaughlin
176 Lockerbie Lane
Mooresville, NC 28115

I became a Christian in: 1995 as a college student at the University of Georgia.

I am passionate about the Swamp because: When I graduated college I heard about this project to build a camp for children. I had no idea what it was all about at the time, but I volunteered to help build it. I worked out at camp hauling lumber, breaking up concrete frames on the dining hall, digging trenches and roofing cabins. Little did I know that I was helping build something that would make a tremendous impact on my children’s lives 20 years later. My oldest daughter, Elliot, studied the bible and was baptized out at the Swamp and she says that the Swamp was one of the main reasons that she found Jesus.

My wife and I have been working in the kitchen for about 10 years. It is one of the highlights of our year. We feel so full when we leave. It truly is a little slice of heaven!

My family: Julie and I met in the campus ministry and were married in 1999. We have lived in Athens ever since.

I work for a living doing:

Owner Company Name Armond’s Plastics Location Athens, Georgia
Plastic injection manufacturing company. We produce and distribute plastic oral care products across the country.

Owner Velocity Technology Partners Location Athens, Georgia
As Founder and Co Owner of Velocity Technology Partners, Joe has helped take this company from an idea on paper and grown it into one of the most successful companies in the state of Georgia. Velocity has been recognized in several business articles and was ranked # 7 in the Terry College of Business Bulldog 100 for the 100 fastest growing companies owned by UGA alumni.

Vice President/ Co-Owner Company Name Athens Capital Partners Location Athens, Georgia
Athens Capital Partners’ purpose is to fund, acquire or launch small businesses. ACP is committed to fueling high quality, successful entrepreneurial ventures. ACP currently owns 4 commercial real estate entities.

Joe Moon
2251 Bent Tree Lane
Watkinsville, GA 30677

Operations Committee

A Native of Fayetteville NC, Frank earned undergraduate degrees in both Economics and Business Management from NC State University in 1994.

A few years later, Frank became a Christian in December 1997 and married his lovely wife, Angela in 2000 while they were a part of Triangle Church.

They moved to Fayetteville in 2003 and joined the fellowship of the recent Fayetteville Church planting the Triangle Church had help to come to fruition. They have been in Fayetteville ever since, raising their three (3) kids, Evan (17), and twin girls, Julianna & Isabella (15). Frank’s manages his own real estate investment firm while also overseeing the finances for their local congregation as well as volunteering as a high school varsity basketball and track and field coach. His wife, Angela has served as a medical volunteer for camp when her schedule allows, and all three kids love camp and the relationships they’ve built are life-long for them all!

Frank Bailey
3326 Lake Bend Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28311 910-670-2149

Bio forthcoming.

Bio forthcoming.

Crystal, a native of Georgia, attended Emory University and The University of Georgia School of Law. She practiced administrative law for several years before joining the HOPE for Children, Inc. staff in 1996. She then began a life-long love of service to children around the world. She began aiding development of HOPE’s international adoption arm becoming Program Director, International Programs Director, and finally serving as Interim Executive Director before her retirement to private practice and motherhood. Crystal has also served the State of Georgia in the child support recovery program under the Special State Attorney General’s office. In addition, she has maintained her own private practice specializing in private international and domestic adoption. She is wife of Kevin Payne and together they have 3 children, Chandler, Carter and Ashley, all three who love and treasure their experiences at camp.

Crystal Payne
177 Rocky Creek Trail
Woodstock, GA 30188
404-786-8542

Ron grew as a “military brat” to a career Army intelligence non-commissioned officer, living in 4 US states, as well as Japan and Okinawa, before attending college at Millikin University in Decatur, IL, then meeting his future wife, Kim, while he was attending Southern Illinois Law School. Ron is a Managing Principal at Sullivan Cotter and Associates, a leading healthcare consulting firm. Ron works with community health systems, academic medical centers, physician organizations and faculty practice plans throughout the country on strategic affiliation, provider compensation planning, and related valuation services. Ron and Kim have been married for 34 years and have four children: Hunter (29); Taylor (26); Maddie (23); and Morgan (21). They have been active in adult and children’s ministries in St. Louis, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Atlanta, including adoption and foster care. They have fallen in love with the power and impact of the SWAMP since moving to Atlanta in 1996 – with all of their children participating and serving at Camp and three in multiple SWAMP Corps trips from childhood to their college years. Aside from prior Executive Committee and current Advisory Board involvement with the SWAMP, Ron has also served on multiple Boards of Directors (including HOPE for Children, the Atlanta Church of Christ, and the Cornerstone Church of Christ). Ron is currently a member of the Leadership Team at Cornerstone.

Ron Vance
1382 Sever Creek Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30043