The Team Behind the Scenes

Jon has been serving nonprofits for the last 12 years. Jon has worked in youth ministry, as a Regional Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma, and he joined the Twin Cedars team in December of 2020. Jon is responsible for leading our staff, overseeing camp operations, fundraising, and ensuring that the camping experience is rewarding and enjoyable for all. A lifelong learner, Jon has been intentional to seek educational and professional development opportunities relevant to nonprofit service and holds an Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Duke University and a Certificate in Fundraising Management (CFRM) from The Indiana University Lily Family School of Philanthropy.

Elisha is a 1999 graduate from East Central University. She holds a BS-ED in Special Education and has Teacher Certification in multiple areas of focus. Elisha began volunteering for our Make Promises Happen program in 1988 and decided her passion was serving individuals with disabilities. She taught classes for Chandler Public Schools for 13 years, spent a short time as a Paraprofessional for Putnam City Schools and then began working as Twin Cedars’ Director of Operations in May of 2013. Elisha oversees camp scheduling, rental operations, meal services, human resources, and a myriad of other operational areas.

Cody has been in the non-profit world since moving to the Oklahoma City area in 2013. He has volunteered with Make Promises Happen since 2009. He is passionate about serving others and advocating for inclusion for all. Cody oversees marketing for Twin Cedars, execution of fundraising events, and serves as our community and contractor point of contact for our Make Promises Happen program.

Mackenzie graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Outdoor Community Recreation. She first got involved at Twin Cedars as a practicum student in the spring of 2023 and fell in love with camp. Mackenzie handles scheduling activities for groups during the summer & retreat season as well as assisting in overseeing and training seasonal staff.

Heather is in charge of fielding phone calls, handling inquiries, and processing camper and volunteer registrations and payments. Look for her emails on upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and fundraisers.

Lance oversees all of the camp facilities and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team including service in the US Navy, serving as the Chief of the Guthrie Fire Department, and time running a Scout camp in New Mexico.

Betsy comes to Twin Cedars from a career in public education and years of owning and operating her own restaurant, Morrow’s Bar and Grill, on Grand Lake. Betsy leads our kitchen team to create delicious meals to fuel all of the fun at Twin Cedars!