NovusWay Staff

Dick Peterson, CCD
Intentional Interim CEO
Dick Peterson is a life-long Lutheran and experienced Camp Director/Non-Profit Administrator. He has served in camps and other youth-serving agencies in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Michigan. Prior to joining the NovusWay team, he served on the international staff of Kiwanis for 18 years, where he led a team to develop and produce servant leadership training retreats for thousands of high school students throughout the world. Throughout his career, he has been an active member and leader in the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been awarded the Lifetime Designation of Certified Camp Director (CCD). Dick and his wife, Sharon, have been married for 48 years and have an active family of three grown children, two sons-in law and three amazing grandchildren!

Becky Maxwell
Executive Director of Finance And Support Services

Kristen Williams
Financial Development Executive Director

Jessica Steele
Director Of Communication

The Rev. Dr. Jan Setzler
Senior Development Officer

Susan Troutman
Staff Accountant

Allyson West
Program Registrar


Barbara Arndt
Business Office Assistant

Laura Shipman
Reservations & Hospitality Coordinator
Charles Bridgers (GA)
Dcn. Jerry Johnson (FL)
Rev. Lauren Carlson (NC)
Rev. Susan Crowell (SC)
Rev. Bruce Edwards (FL)
Keith Gehl (NC)
Karen Harris (SC)
Thomas O’Reilly (FL)
Ranate Patrick (GA)
Floyd Self (FL)
Rev. Dale Sillik (GA)
Dr. Keri Smith (NC)
Rev. Bill Trexler (FL)
Bishops from our 4 Synods:
Bp. Rev. Ginny Aebishcer (SC), Bp. Rev. Tim Smith (NC),
Bp. Rev. Kevin Strickland (SE), Bp. Rev. Pedro Suarez (FB)