Dave Becker

Executive Director

Dave is our Executive Director and runs the day-to-day operation of the camp, RV park, leaseholder community and retreat ministry. Dave came to us from Olivet Nazarene University where he served in the Graduate School. An ordained minister, Dave has been the lead pastor of several Nazarene congregations and enjoys staying connected with pastors and churches. He and Cathy have been married for 40 years and are blessed with two daughters, two sons-in-law, seven wonderful grandchildren and one spoiled Golden Retriever!
​A longtime champion of Christian camping, Dave believes that the life of a child, teen or adult can be transformed forever by the renewing presence of God. What better place than at a Christian camp!

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Jon Croft

Assistant Director

Jon joined the team at Indian Lake in June of 2014.  He came to us from Olivet Nazarene University where he served in Student Development.  Jon brings his past experience as a camp program director and youth pastor to this role.  Jon and Annie have been happily married since 2005 and they have three amazing children.  It is Jon's desire to see campers and retreaters experience the life changing love of God and engage in the work of building the Kingdom of Heaven here and now.

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Melissa Fierro

Director of Guest Services and Marketing

Melissa Fierro joined the ILNC team in October 2018 all the way from Southern California. She received a degree in Cinema Media Arts from Biola University and has brought that along with previous camping ministry experience in San Diego, CA. She came here to  follow God’s calling with a heart for serving in camping ministry.

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Dan Lewis

Director of Operations

Dan joined our team in 2014 with a long history and close ties to the Campground. He began attending Chapman Memorial as a young child and was a camp resident through most of his teenage years, with two of those Summers spent as part of the "Kitchen Crew". After sometime away, Dan and his wife Patti returned to ILNC in 1999 to raise their children Emma, Olivia, and Elijah in our community. 
With a variety of work history, two degrees in medical imaging and several years as a building contractor, Dan has a wide source of experiences to oversee the maintenance of our facilities and grounds. It is his pleasure to provide a memorable and pleasing environment for our guests. 

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Richard Hand

Director of Food Services

Richard’s background includes many years of food service management in restaurant, hotel and institutional settings.  He has also served as a pastor on the Michigan District for sixteen years.  Now, as Food Service Director, he is glad to be part of the Indian Lake team and looks forward each day to providing “better than expected” dining experiences for campers, residents and guests.

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Cindy Hammond

Head of Housekeeping

Cindy joined the team at Indian Lake in 2013, working in housekeeping during her summers off. After retiring from the school system, she joined our staff as the head of housekeeping. She enjoys sharing the love of Christ while making our guests feel comfortable.