Jill Wilke

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.

Stephanie Dehner

Stephanie Dehner

Director of Administration

Stephanie is a graduate of Missouri State University with a specialized degree in the field of Event & Venue Management. She moved to the lake in 2007 and brings a strong sales and professional marketing background to the camp. Her background also includes budget planning and expense management. The camp will rely on Stephanie to streamline processes, generate in-kind donations, and create additional revenue streams to help sustain camp operations so that we can continue to make memories of a lifetime for our one-of-a-kind campers.

Mike Clayton

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.

Megan Mertensmeyer

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.

Heather Parr

Heather Parr

Program Coordinator

Heather is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist that graduated from Northwest Missouri State University. She is tasked with creating accessible programs that give campers a fun and safe experience. Heather also will oversee other therapeutic recreation interns. She is originally from Pella, Iowa and joined Wonderland Camp in 2023.

Kaelyn English

Kaelyn English

Office Assistant

Paul Wilke

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.

Jill Wilke, Executive Director

Stephanie Dehner

Director of Administration

Stephanie is a graduate of Missouri State University with a specialized degree in the field of Event & Venue Management. She moved to the lake in 2007 and brings a strong sales and professional marketing background to the camp. Her background also includes budget planning and expense management. The camp will rely on Stephanie to streamline processes, generate in-kind donations, and create additional revenue streams to help sustain camp operations so that we can continue to make memories of a lifetime for our one-of-a-kind campers.

Jill Wilke, Executive Director

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.

Jill Wilke, Executive Director

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.

Jill Wilke, Executive Director

Heather Parr

Program Coordinator

Heather is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist that graduated from Northwest Missouri State University. She is tasked with creating accessible programs that give campers a fun and safe experience. Heather also will oversee other therapeutic recreation interns. She is originally from Pella, Iowa and joined Wonderland Camp in 2023.

Jill Wilke, Executive Director

Kaelyn English

Office Assistant

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Paul Wilke

Maintenance

Paul lives in Rocky Mount and is a retired paramedic.

Jill Wilke, Executive Director

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.

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  • Jeff Rogers, President, St. Peters, MO
  • Terry Lunsford, Treasurer, Independence, MO
  • Chuck Kiethline, Co-Assistant Treasurer, St. Louis, MO
  • Lori Miller, Co-Assistant Treasurer, Libertyville, IL
  • Cheryl Dennison, Secretary, Chesterfield, MO
  • Karen Gridley, Kansas City, MO
  • Brian Moore, St. Peters, MO
  • Jeff Backes, Eugene, MO
  • Sandy Bequette, Wildwood, MO
  • Allysa O’Donnell, Des Moines, IA
  • Jeff Ohmes, St. Charles, MO
  • Chris Boling, Davenport, IA
  • Jill Volmert, Wentzville, MO
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