Clyde Walter
Executive Director

Clyde is a seasoned nonprofit and ministry organization leader, having spent over 15 years working with several faith-based and human service organizations in areas of strategic leadership, program management, fundraising, and marketing/outreach. He currently serves as a consultant with GSB Fundraising, a firm that works with several other ELCA camping ministries and is married to Pr. Kyle Severson, an ELCA rostered minister serving as Lead Pastor at St. Luke Lutheran in Park Ridge, IL. Clyde will split his time between their home in Des Plaines, IL, and LOMC, where he’ll also have housing.

Audrey Adams
Retreat Business Manager

Audrey will go out of her way to make sure you get the reservation and program you need. Her goal is to make your retreat an outstanding experience from start to end. She is the go-to person when you call into our LOMC office the majority of the time. Besides managing our registrations, Audrey is our office guru and bookkeeper. She is married to David and they have two LOMC camper alumni: Courtney and Jay.

Beth Nelson Chase
Development Advisor

Beth Nelson Chase is delighted to serve LOMC in furthering philanthropic and development strategies and outreach along with the whole team. Beth recently retired from over 40 years in human services and development venues with primarily faith based organizations here in the US and globally. She and her husband, John are members of St. James Lutheran, Forreston, and reside in the country, northwest of Mt. Morris, where they also tend grapes and are hobbyist vintners at Cedar Creek Vines.

Rob Foelske
Director of Property and Facilities

Rob has an extensive history with LOMC as either a camper, volunteer, or staff member for 14 summers. Rob’s education earned him a bachelor’s degree from Aurora University. In his role at LOMC, he uses his talents as a skilled carpenter as well as experience in farming, land management, and lawn care. Rob met his wife, Lorraine, on summer staff in 2015. They have two dogs and enjoy hunting and running together.

Aaron Musser
Director of Programs and Engagement

Aaron recently graduated from seminary at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. He was deeply formed by outdoor ministries as a kid, and worked as a summer camp counselor at Good Earth Village (2016-2018) and as a church musician in Milwaukee and Chicago. He enjoys nonfiction books and mint chip ice cream.

Nyssa Serrano
Food Service Manager

Nyssa ensures the meals you enjoy are wonderful. With many years of experience at LOMC, Nyssa works hard to keep meals fresh and delicious!

Kurt Wolter
Maintenance Assistant

Kurt has been a great support both as a volunteer and as a seasonal employee. Kurt can be found doing everything from trimming trees, cleaning rooms to repairing decks and vacuuming spaces.