Meet the Staff
Meet the Staff
The Faces Behind Camp Timbers
Brian Miller
Executive Director
Brian has served as the Executive Director of YMCA Camp Timbers since 2016. With a passion for the outdoors, leadership, and youth development, he and his wife, Mary, first worked together at camp in seasonal leadership roles during college. Prior to his current role, Brian spent five years teaching middle school science and social studies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in education from Concordia University.
Brian’s love for camp extends beyond his professional role—this summer marks his fifth year as a camper parent, further fueling his commitment to providing exceptional experiences for others at camp.
In his role as Executive Director, Brian thrives in the variety of work, finding joy in watching campers and staff grow and succeed. His favorite moments at camp include jumping into the kitchen to make pancakes, engaging with campers and staff during walks through the camp, and capturing photos to showcase camp in action.
Outside of camp, Brian enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the great outdoors through hiking, backpacking, running, and traveling. He’s also passionate about giving back, volunteering with his children’s sports teams, supporting youth programs at his church, and serving in a leadership capacity within the Michigan YMCA Camp Network.
Brian is always happy to connect on partnership inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, scholarship donations, or to help families learn more about YMCA Camp Timbers.
Brian has served as the Executive Director of YMCA Camp Timbers since 2016. With a passion for the outdoors, leadership, and youth development, he and his wife, Mary, first worked together at camp in seasonal leadership roles during college. Prior to his current role, Brian spent five years teaching middle school science and social studies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in education from Concordia University.
Brian’s love for camp extends beyond his professional role—this summer marks his fifth year as a camper parent, further fueling his commitment to providing exceptional experiences for others at camp.
In his role as Executive Director, Brian thrives in the variety of work, finding joy in watching campers and staff grow and succeed. His favorite moments at camp include jumping into the kitchen to make pancakes, engaging with campers and staff during walks through the camp, and capturing photos to showcase camp in action.
Outside of camp, Brian enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the great outdoors through hiking, backpacking, running, and traveling. He’s also passionate about giving back, volunteering with his children’s sports teams, supporting youth programs at his church, and serving in a leadership capacity within the Michigan YMCA Camp Network.
Brian is always happy to connect on partnership inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, scholarship donations, or to help families learn more about YMCA Camp Timbers.
Morgan Betters
Program Director
Morgan started as Program Director in 2022. She has spent more than 15 summers at YMCA Camp Timbers as a camper, seasonal staff member, and now program director. Morgan has a recreation degree from Central Michigan University (Fire Up Chips!) and has spent more than 10 summers at YMCA overnight camps and youth day camp programs around Michigan. Morgan loves the opportunity to mentor staff and campers at the same camp that made such an impact on her. At camp, Morgan’s favorite ways to spend an hour are lifeguarding boating, leading a Ragger’s (goal setting) ceremony or singing a slow song at campfire.
While not at camp Morgan lives in Pinconning, MI with her husband Stephen, son Marshall, and goldendoodle Winston. In her free time, she loves to travel with her family, bake (especially sourdough) cookies and pies, shop at farmers markets, and cook elaborate meals.
Contact Morgan for all registration questions—including Heter Band Camp capacity--, school and partner group inquires, and seasonal staffing.”
Morgan started as Program Director in 2022. She has spent more than 15 summers at YMCA Camp Timbers as a camper, seasonal staff member, and now program director. Morgan has a recreation degree from Central Michigan University (Fire Up Chips!) and has spent more than 10 summers at YMCA overnight camps and youth day camp programs around Michigan. Morgan loves the opportunity to mentor staff and campers at the same camp that made such an impact on her. At camp, Morgan’s favorite ways to spend an hour are lifeguarding boating, leading a Ragger’s (goal setting) ceremony or singing a slow song at campfire.
While not at camp Morgan lives in Pinconning, MI with her husband Stephen, son Marshall, and goldendoodle Winston. In her free time, she loves to travel with her family, bake (especially sourdough) cookies and pies, shop at farmers markets, and cook elaborate meals.
Contact Morgan for all registration questions—including Heter Band Camp capacity--, school and partner group inquires, and seasonal staffing.”
Andrew Howard
Property Manager
Andrew was born and raised in West Branch, MI where he still currently resides. He has been taking care of YMCA Camp Timbers for over a decade in some capacity. He started full time at YCT in 2022. Andrew has a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University. Andrew is passionate about building new yard games for camp, University of Michigan and Lions football, and spending time outdoors. At Camp you can often find Andrew on the zero-turn lawn mower, touching up paint, or filling water coolers. Andrew takes great care of camp.
Andrew was born and raised in West Branch, MI where he still currently resides. He has been taking care of YMCA Camp Timbers for over a decade in some capacity. He started full time at YCT in 2022. Andrew has a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University. Andrew is passionate about building new yard games for camp, University of Michigan and Lions football, and spending time outdoors. At Camp you can often find Andrew on the zero-turn lawn mower, touching up paint, or filling water coolers. Andrew takes great care of camp.
Steve Meyer
YMCA of Saginaw Association CEO
Steve has had a lifetime YMCA Camp Timbers journey. Steve has spent years as a camper, seasonal staff member, camp director, parent of campers, and now CEO of the YMCA of Saginaw association. Steve supports YMCA Camp Timbers with more than four decades of YMCA camping knowledge. When visiting camp, Steve can be found clearing nature trails, sharing camp history, and hiking all over the 300+ acres of YCT.
Steve has had a lifetime YMCA Camp Timbers journey. Steve has spent years as a camper, seasonal staff member, camp director, parent of campers, and now CEO of the YMCA of Saginaw association. Steve supports YMCA Camp Timbers with more than four decades of YMCA camping knowledge. When visiting camp, Steve can be found clearing nature trails, sharing camp history, and hiking all over the 300+ acres of YCT.
Seasonal Staff
Our seasonal staff team consists of approximately 60 passionate, youth-focused individuals. A majority of this team are pursuing degrees in education, recreation, or other youth-focused careers. Our staff are rigorously screened and selected based on their character, experience, and ability to be role models for kids. Before campers arrive, our team completes 90+ hours of training including First Aid and CPR, working with kids, child abuse prevention, and so much more.
