clearwater forest
Board of Directors
The Clearwater Forest Board of Directors is comprised of 15 individuals, ten of which are nominated by the five governing bodies, and five additional board members are nominated by the Clearwater Board.
Governing Bodies:
Presbytery of Minnesota Valley
Presbytery of Northern Plains
Presbytery of Northern Waters
Synod of Lakes & Prairies
Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area
president
presbytery of the twin cities area
Keith Beveridge
Keith has been coming to retreats and experiencing the beauty of Clearwater for almost 20 years. Both daughters attended Summer Camp. He has served on the board of several trade organizations. Keith is excited to see Clearwater grow and prosper into the future.
vice president
at-large
John Kirschhoffer
Jon has been coming to Clearwater for some 40 years as it's become one his favorite places in the world. Youth ministry brought him here. The beauty and transformative power of God's Woods and Waters keeps him coming back. Jon has led the sailing program for 27 years and served 2 terms on the board including service as board chair and capital campaign chair. He is excited to return to service on board supporting the ministry and future of Clearwater Forest.
vice president
at-large
Andy Davis
Andy Davis is excited to serve on the board. He has a passion for Clearwater that stretches back to his son’s early years at the camp. Andy believes that camp and other forms of temporary Christian community will be increasingly important parts of our shared faith in the future. Andy wants to keep the 'fun' in Funds Development!
treasurer
presbytery of northern waters
Paul Rigstad
Paul had his first Bible camp experience the summer he turned seven, and continued almost uninterrupted until he was into his twenties. Paul understands the value of a time away from the normal daily happenings where the focus can be on the spiritual, emotional and inspirational. He considers Clearwater to be a place that offers this kind of existence in a wonderful setting. Paul has had several chances to be involved at Clearwater and help young family and church friends find the Spirit that is at Clearwater. He is excited to give his best as a board member.
secretary/personnel
synod of lakes and prairies
Sue Rutford
Sue has been coming to Clearwater Forest for close to 40 years on church retreats, as a camper and counselor parent, and as a participant in Clearwater Chrysalis, so it is an important destination for her family. Recently retired after 19 years in student information system software development (and prior to that as a Medical Technologist), Sue is excited about serving on the Board and promoting this very special place. Sue lives in White Bear Lake and is a member of First Presbyterian in Stillwater, MN.
presbytery of the twin cities area
Jim Cochrane
Clearwater has been important in Jim's personal and spiritual formation as a former camper, counselor, and summer support staff, and he is excited to help the camp grow to meet the needs of our community. Jim is the transitional pastor at Valley Community Presbyterian Church in Golden Valley and has served churches in Minnesota and Illinois in youth and congregational leadership. He is excited to bring his experience and passion for creative programming to Clearwater.
presbytery of minnesota valleys
Lenae Wordes
Even though Lenae has very little camping experience, she believes in the many benefits and life experiences Clearwater Forest has to offer each camper and guest. She brings the desire to share her communication skills and her love for youth to help Clearwater be a desired destination for campers and all guests.
presbytery of northern waters
pete Mann
(New in 2025) Pete, and his spouse Diana, currently reside on the south shore of Lake Superior in Ashland, Wisconsin. While calling the Upper Peninsula of Michigan home, Pete and his family enjoyed the adventures afforded by Presbytery Point, the camp and retreat center operated by the Presbytery of Mackinac in Michigamme, Michigan. Pete welcomes the privilege of serving on the board of a church camp offering similar opportunities for others.
presbytery of northern plains
Rachel Schmidt
(New in 2025) Rachel is excited to serve on the board after fond memories of being a camper. Rachel and her spouse Troy send their three children to a week of summer camp annually and one child (so far) has also attended winter camp. She loves telling others about camp! Rachel is a licensed social worker and has practiced in MN child protection for nearly two decades. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Fargo, ND.
presbytery of the northern plains
Casey Chapman
Casey lives in Fargo with his wife Patsy and two dogs. During the week, he is a lawyer and, on the weekends, he is the lay pastor for the Presbyterian churches in Hunter, ND, and Grandin, ND. While growing up in Bismarck, his two sons enjoyed many camp adventures at Clearwater Forest, and Casey spent a few nights there as a youth advisor at First Presbyterian Church, Bismarck.
presbytery of minnesota valleys
Jill Boeyink
Jill has been serving the children, youth and adults of First Presbyterian Church of
Willmar as their Christian Education Youth Ministries (CEYM) Director for the past
30 years. She brings with her a host of ideas, resources and knowledge pertaining
to education for children and youth. She is eager to learn the ins and outs of
everything that camp at Clearwater Forest has to offer. Jill has a strong desire to
find new and creative ways to connect with the churches in the Presbytery of
Minnesota Valleys and to help foster the long tradition of faith formation through
camps and retreats for all ages. Jill has served at Clearwater as a Chaplain,
volunteering where needed, and most recently has attended Grands Camp.
synod of lakes and prairies
Candace Adams
at-large
Gary Perkins
Gary is joining our Board as Finance Chair, having been on the Property Committee since 2021. Gary and his family have had a cabin on Clearwater Lake for over 23 years and has been on the Clearwater Lake Conservancy Board for much of that time. He worked with Clearwater Forest on their first conservation easement many years ago, has continued to be a strong supporter of Clearwater Forest, and has been an advocate to promote Clearwater Forest’s value to Clearwater Lake homeowners. He has worked on the financial side of businesses his whole career and wants to use that expertise to support Clearwater. Gary and his wife Kirstin are members of Christ Presbyterian Church in the Twin Cities. Gary has a passion to help ensure Clearwater Forest can be enjoyed by many future generations.
at-large
Jack Baas
at-large
Anna Kendig Flores
Reports
Click the following titles for a pdf of the reports:
2018 Annual Report
2017 Annual Report
2016 Annual Report
2016 Finanicals
2014-2015 Financial Review