Our Leadership
Our team continues to grow as we aim to expand camper offerings and give them the best camping experience ever. We are proud to highlight these full-time team members that lead continuous improvements and make memories possible. Donate NowRegister for Camp
Jill Wilke
Executive Director
Jill Wilke joined the staff in January 2021. Jill has served on the board of directors for 14 years and as the president of the board for the last 4 years. As a master’s prepared nurse, Jill brings her medical knowledge and ten years of administrative experience to Wonderland Camp. The camp will rely on her to oversee the financial affairs, regulatory compliance, processes, and success of the strategic plan. Jill lives in her home that is adjacent to the camp property.
Mike Clayton
Director of Fund Development and Communications
Mike joined Wonderland Camp in 2019 and has lived at Lake of the Ozarks for over 30 years. Mike is responsible for all aspects of fund development including philanthropic giving, community partnerships, grant awards, and special events. As a former broadcaster, Mike brings unmatched experience in communications along with vast network of supporters to Wonderland Camp.
Amanda Randolph, LPN
Director of Health & Wellness
Amanda joined Wonderland Camp in 2023 to oversee the First-Aid Depot at the camp. Amanda is a licensed practical nurse that will manage the summer nursing staff, medication distribution and other clinical care needs of the campers. Amanda’s background is in Home Health care and she will be able to use those skills to support our campers.
Megan Mertensmeyer
Camp Director
Megan joined Wonderland Camp in 2018 working in the summer in various roles while attending college. She earned her bachelors in Special Education from Northwest Missouri State University 2020 and then a Masters in Exceptional Child: Autism in 2023 from Southeast Missouri State University. Megan has a passion for serving our campers and will lead the daily operations of camp.
Sophie Gay
Assistant Camp Director
Sophie was previously a Special Education teacher in Green Bay, Wisconsin working at camp in the summer of 2023. Sophie’s education experience and enthusiasm for camp elevates our camper experience.
Kaelyn English
Office Assistant
Ty Bustamante
Program Coordinator
Ty worked for two summer seasons before joining Wonderland Camp full-time in 2024.
Fran Parise
Camp Crew Coordinator
Missy Hawk
Facility Operations Manager
Paul Wilke
Maintenance
Paul lives in Rocky Mount and is a retired paramedic.
Jill Wilke
Executive Director
Jill Wilke joined the staff in January 2021. Jill has served on the board of directors for 14 years and as the president of the board for the last 4 years. As a master’s prepared nurse, Jill brings her medical knowledge and ten years of administrative experience to Wonderland Camp. The camp will rely on her to oversee the financial affairs, regulatory compliance, processes, and success of the strategic plan. Jill lives in her home that is adjacent to the camp property.
Mike Clayton
Director of Fund Development and Communications
Mike joined the camp in 2019 but has lived and worked at the Lake of the Ozarks for 25 years. He hosts a morning radio show on Mix 92.7 where he is the Program Director. Mike is a fundraiser for the camp and manages our social media and outreach.
Amanda Randolph, LPN
Director of Health & Wellness
Amanda joined Wonderland Camp in 2023 to oversee the First-Aid Depot at the camp. Amanda is a licensed practical nurse that will manage the summer nursing staff, medication distribution and other clinical care needs of the campers. Amanda’s background is in Home Health care and she will be able to use those skills to support our campers.
Megan Mertensmeyer
Camp Director
Megan joined Wonderland Camp in 2018 working in the summer in various roles while attending college. She earned her bachelors in Special Education from Northwest Missouri State University 2020 and then a Masters in Exceptional Child: Autism in 2023 from Southeast Missouri State University. Megan has a passion for serving our campers and will lead the daily operations of camp.
Sophie Gay
Assistant Camp Director
Sophie was previously a Special Education teacher in Green Bay, Wisconsin before working at camp in the summer of 2023. Sophie’s education experience and enthusiasm for camp elevates the camper experience.
Kaelyn English
Office Assistant
Ty Bustamante
Program Coordinator
Ty worked for two summer seasons before joining Wonderland Camp full-time in 2024.
Fran Parise
Camp Crew Coordinator
Missy Hawk
Facility Operations Manager
Paul Wilke
Maintenance
Paul lives in Rocky Mount and is a retired paramedic.
Wonderland Camp is an independent non-profit governed by a Board of Directors
The Board of Directors’ duties includes but are not limited to overseeing financial management and budget planning, supervision of the professional camp leaders, long-term planning, fund raising, scholarships, setting Camper fees, and general decisions regarding policies and procedures at Wonderland Camp.
- Jeff Rogers, President, St. Peters, MO
- Terry Lunsford, Treasurer, Independence, MO
- Chuck Kiethline, St. Louis, MO
- Lori Miller, Co-Assistant Treasurer, Libertyville, IL
- Cheryl Dennison, Secretary, Chesterfield, MO
- Dan Volmert, Wentzville, MO
- Karen Gridley, Kansas City, MO
- Brian Moore, St. Peters, MO
- Allysa O’Donnell, Des Moines, IA
- Jeff Ohmes, St. Charles, MO
- Jill Volmert, Wentzville, MO
- Nicole Slusser, Jefferson City, MO
