About us
mission statement
We are called by God to be a Christ-centered, Spirit-powered ministry:
to equip, teach and excite people for discipleship through camp experiences,
to provide our conference and retreat guests with places set apart and serve with sacred hospitality
to nurture leadership for service in the church and world
welcome statement
As a part of our joy in serving the Church and to the community, as well as in justice to our guests, campers, volunteers and staff, Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, Inc., including its Carol Joy Holling and Sullivan Hills camps, is committed to principles that enable opportunities for full participation in its programs and activities. These programs and activities include Christian education, spiritual, psychological, social, personal and professional development. We welcome all people and we do not tolerate behavior that discriminates based upon race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, age or ancestry. Such discrimination is demeaning, destructive and directly at odds with the Gospel of Christ and our goals of fostering equity, mutual understanding and cooperation.
vision statement
Gracious People, Sacred Places, Significant Experiences
Sullivan Hills Camp is operated by Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Learn more about our organization through our most recent annual report. Click Here to read our 2018 Gratitude Report.
staff & board
SULLIVAN HILLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Tom Birner
Dale Fornander
Beth Forney
Pr. Chris Kester-Beyer
Pr. Sheryl Kester-Beyer
Pr. Caryl Miller
Renee Miller
Tom Rosdail
LaDene Rutt
Pr. Tim Stadem
Steve Stroup
NLOM Staff
Administration:
Executive Director, Jason Gerdes,
Manager of Financial Records, Laura Thalken
Receptionist and Office Support Specialist, Chantelle Jackson
Program Team:
Director of Programs, Korey Breutzmann,
Associate Director of Programs
Manager of Adventure Programs, Dennis Pope,
Program Specialist, Peter Hansen
Registrar, Jessica Weltz,
Retreat & Conference:
Director of Guest Services, Brent Thomsen,
Manager of Event Planning, Dana Jahn,
Manager of Hospitality, Grant Stecher
Host, Kaitlyn Hall
Host, Peter Hansen
Chef & Manager of Food Services, Terrie Urtel,
Cook, Amy Landstrom
Dishwasher, Glen Laughlin
Housekeeping Supervisor, Mary Jo Thomas
Guest Services Specialist, Sandra Kimball
Development:
Director of Development, Kristin Herrera,
Associate Director of Development, Trish Haniszewski
Development Associate, Dennis Remington
Special Gifts Officer, Dave Coker
Development Support Specialist, Katie Holewinski
Marketing & Communications:
Director of Marketing, Dani Hatfield,
Associate Director of Marketing, Heather Abbott,
Graphic Designer + Marketing Coordinator, Sarah Craven
Buildings & Grounds:
Director of Buildings & Grounds, Roger Maxon,
Associate Director of Buildings & Grounds, Rick Hightshoe
Buildings & Grounds Specialist, Ivan Marsh
Buildings & Grounds Specialist, Mike Hurst
Buildings & Grounds Specialist, Troy Judy
Manager of Sullivan Hills, Zac & Jess Christensen,
Board of Directors
Robert Bell (President), Omaha, NE
Linda Miller (Vice President), Omaha, NE
Rev. Kris Bohac (Secretary), Waverly, NE
Bob Sall (Treasurer), Omaha, NE
Tom Birner, Sidney, NE
Carolyn Blobaum, Ashland, NE
Hannah deFreese, Omaha, NE
Dale Fornander, Chappell, NE
Rev. Jerry Gilbreath, Pickrell, NE
Rev. Scott Johnson, Fremont, NE
Linda Kenedy, Omaha, NE
Bishop Brian Maas, Omaha, NE
Rev. Michael Peck, Overland Park, KS
Sara Rathjen, Omaha, NE
Sarah Willson, Council Bluffs, IA
L. James Wright, Omaha, NE
Foundation Board of Trustees
Linda Miller (President), Omaha, NE
Brooke Gregory (Secretary), Bellevue, NE
Jason Gerdes (Treasurer), Ashland, NE
Dr. Rod Basler, Lincoln, NE
Robert Bell, Omaha, NE
Roger Lewis, Omaha, NE
Chuck Niemeyer, Ashland, NE
Bob Sall, Omaha, NE