Our Executive Director
Linetta began as the Brethren Woods Executive Director on September 1, 2022 after serving as the Acting Director for 9 months. She grew up as a camper, junior counselor, summer staff member, and volunteer at Brethren Woods. She also served as the Program Director from 2003-2013 and Assistant Director from 2019-2021. In addition to her experiences here, Linetta has worked as a counselor, lifeguard, program coordinator, and administrator at ten different Church of the Brethren camps, was part of the 1998 Youth Peace Travel Team, and has served two terms on the Church of the Brethren Outdoor Ministry Association board. Linetta is a 2002 graduate of Bridgewater College and earned her MDiv degree from Eastern Mennonite Seminary in 2009. Since 2013, Linetta has been an ordained minister within the Church of the Brethren. Linetta has a sincere belief in the importance of outdoor ministry and senses God’s call to serve God and the church in this type of ministry setting. She enjoys traveling and outdoor recreation with her family.
Contact Linetta for:
Seasonal Staff and Volunteer Positions
Christian Education and Spiritual Formation
Year-round Retreats and Events
Leadership Development
Email: director@brethrenwoods.org
Our Program Director
Alec, a South Carolina native and graduate of Furman University, has spent the last six years serving as the Youth and Media Minister at Woodland United Methodist Church in Rock Hill, SC. He has a long history of working at Boy Scout of America camps throughout the south and is excited to bring that experience to Brethren Woods. His wife, Erin has also worked in the outdoor recreation industry for many years and now works in higher education. The two have been married for a couple of years and enjoy time outside, a variety of nerdy activities, and obsessing over their dog, Phoebe.
Contact for:
Outdoor School
Summer Camp
High and Low Ropes
Adventure Days
Website & Social Media
Newsletter
Email: program@brethrenwoods.org
Our Office Manager
Megan has been a camper, Jr. Staff member, summer staff member and summer intern on our leadership team. In December of 2022, Megan graduated from Davis & Elkins College (WV) with a Bachelors of Science degree in Outdoor Recreation Management. Since graduating, Megan has worked for Davis & Elkins as Coordinator of Campus Activities and as the Outdoor Program Specialist for the 4-H Center. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and being outdoors.
Contact for:
Camper registration assistance
Rental Reservations
Accounts payable and receivable
General Camp Questions
Email: Camp@brehtrenwoods.org
Our Property Manger
Tyler Simmers joined the Brethren Woods staff as Properties Manager in April 2025. A lifelong member of the Dayton Church of the Brethren, Tyler has been actively involved at camp for years as a volunteer, supporter, and dependable helper during workdays and events. He is a graduate of Turner Ashby High School and began his career with Hajoca Plumbing, Heating & Industrial Supplies, gaining valuable hands-on experience he now brings to this role. Outside of work, Tyler is a passionate photographer, an avid snowboarder, an active participant in his church community, and a coach for the Turner Ashby Marching Knights’ drumline. Tyler’s deep love for Brethren Woods and longstanding connection to this community make him a wonderful addition to our year-round staff.
Contact for:
Workdays
Property Maintenance
Grounds Keeping
Service Project Inquiries
Email: Maintenance@brethrenwoods.org