Meet the Management Staff

Chip May
Executive Director
Hometown: New Baltimore, MI
Years on Staff: 23
Strangest Food You Enjoy: Braunschweiger Sausage
Bio: Married to Sarah, three children: Grace (14), Kate (12), Charlie (8).
Favorite thing about Camp: I love bringing people to rest in the beauty of God’s creation.

Rachel Catanese
Office Manager
Hometown: Arcadia, MI
Years on Staff: 13
Strangest Food You Enjoy: Avocados!
Bio: Married to husband, Sam; mother to son, Nelson; mother to dog, Zeke! I love living near the big lake, enjoy running, walking, and being outside.

Franco Marano
Facilities Director
Hometown: Macomb, MI
Years on Staff: 10
Strangest Food You Enjoy: Cake soaked in milk.
Bio: Married to wife, Callie; father to sons Niko and Fiero. I really enjoy riding and working on jet skis.

Jess Knoll
Assistant Director
Hometown: Saginaw, MI
Years on Staff: 7
Strangest Food You Enjoy: I would say the dishes I ate in Namibia and Brazil were pretty unique and incredible!
Bio: I am a Michigan native! I married Mitch in May of 2021 and we welcomed a son in February of 2023! I am a dog mom to Nyla and Shubby! I really enjoy hiking, SUPing, cooking, traveling, and have recently taken up mountain biking!
Favorite thing about Camp: It’s a gift to serve God on the shores of Lake Michigan. I love welcoming new people to Camp and get great joy out of deepening relationships with people who come year after year.

Sarah Olson

Donor Relations and Communications Coordinator

Hometown: Carmel Indiana

Years on Staff: 2

Strangest Food You Enjoy: Peanut butter + bacon sandwiches

Bio: Married to Tanner. We live in Nashville, TN with our goldendoodle, Pancake. I enjoy long walks, spending time with friends, trying new restaurants and trying not to kill my plants.

Favorite thing about Camp: At Camp, it feels easier to find moments of peace and calm, even in the midst of full and busy days.

Kyle Toms

Food Service Director/Head Chef

Hometown: Frankfort, MI

Years on Staff: This is the first!

Strangest Food You Enjoy: Pork Belly Chicharrones

Bio: Married to Jenna, have four kids – Kolten, Braylon, Kyleigh, Travon. Active in coaching youth sports in Frankfort including baseball, football and wrestling.

Favorite thing about Camp: I enjoy learning the rich history and tales of camp. Seeing the breathtaking views and scenery has been an amazing experience for me. Looking forward to many years of service.

Seasonal Leadership Staff

Ryan McKenna
Archives Director
Hometown: Fresno, CA
Years on Staff: 33
Strangest Food You Enjoy: Nothing. I’m a picky eater.
Favorite thing about Camp: I enjoy preserving Camp Arcadia’s rich history as we can stay connected to our RKD legacy, while looking forward to the next 100 years.

Kris Park
Craft Shop Director
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
Strangest Food You Enjoy: Apples with peanut butter and sea salt
Bio: Married to Steve, grown children: Evan, Sara, Chloe and furchild Izze. Love travel, trail running, and my off-season job creating props and decorating sets with Pioneer Theatre Guild.
Favorite thing about Camp: Reuniting with old friends and meeting new ones

Stephanie Jass
Summer Program Director
Hometown: Tecumseh, MI
Years on Staff: First in this role, but 9 in others!
Strangest Food You Enjoy: Strawberries soaked in balsamic vinegar
Bio: Married husband Doug Baker at Camp in 2007. Stepmom to two grown sons, Darwin and Elden, and cat mom to Lucy and Brodie. Seven-time Jeopardy Champ. Trying to figure out a way to live in the Craft Shop full time.
Favorite thing about Camp: Overall, its long history of creating connections to God and others. Specifically, THE CRAFT SHOP!