Our Staff

The Fowler Center takes pride in the caliber of our staff members. These individuals selflessly serve our treasured campers and are the reason we have so many repeat guests! Many of our cabin and program staff are pursuing future careers in a related field such as: special education, therapeutic recreation, education, nursing, recreation, psychology, medicine, PT, OT, or speech.

Working at The Fowler Center is a lot of hard work … it’s also a lot of fun. It requires a unique individual who has an understanding of children & adults with special needs and the flexibility and willingness to provide campers with choices to make their camping experience enjoyable. Our staff participates in pre-camp training which is a top priority. The reason, of course, is to ensure that each camper receives adequate programming, maintains a healthy record and enjoys a satisfying, happy camping experience.

Our staff is available 24/7 to serve our campers. We want our campers to enjoy the security and comfort in knowing that counselors sleep in the same cabin as they do. Counselors are available around the clock to monitor and comfort special needs.

Full Time Staff

Tracy Marnon
Director of The Fowler Center

When Tracy heard in April 2021 that a camp with horses, goats, pigs, and a mini mule was joining the MCHS Family, she was pumped! As she learned more in the coming months about The Fowler Center and their mission to provide people of all abilities a great camp experience, she was hooked. Though Tracy spent the past 22 years in HR, 4.5 of them with MCHS, her first job out of college was working with adults with developmental disabilities, which quickly became a passion. While Tracy loved working in HR, the opportunity to get further involved with two of her passions (animals being the second) proved too tempting, and Tracy jumped at the chance to lead The Fowler Center’s amazing team. Tracy loves watching our campers enjoy all we have to offer!

Lynn M. Seeloff, CTRS
Camp Director

Lynn’s experience at The Fowler Center started by volunteering for a respite weekend in September 2004. It was the first weekend they used the ACCESSIBLE HIGH ROPES COURSE and she fell in LOVE ! The staff were so encouraging and fun with the campers. She just had to return. Over the next 2 years during college she worked at camp as a weekend respite counselor, the 2005 Outpost Coordinator, and 2006 Program Coordinator. After graduating in May 2007 from Central Michigan University with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation she started working full time as Assistant Director and then Camp Director. Lynn believes in the power of CAMP and loves giving campers and staff the chance to learn and grow in our community.

Nicole Lingnau
Program Supervisor

Nicole  has been a faithful member of the Fowler Family since Summer 2015. After graduating from Central Michigan University with a degree in Social Work Nicole found her niche, working with individuals with disabilities and helping them live independent and meaningful lives. Over the years Nicole has worked as Lead Counselor, Head Counselor, Behavior Specialist, Respite Counselor, and now Program Supervisor. While working at camp Nicole has also worked at the Tuscola County Intermediate School District as a Paraprofessional with a Job Coach certification. Nicole’s favorite activities at camp include campfire cooking, waterfront, and H-A-Y-R-I-D-E!

Jeff Raymaker
Development Officer

Jeff brings a passion for the outdoors and a heart for service to his role at Fowler Center. With over five years in nonprofit leadership, including as an Executive Director who led an expansion from 125 to over 500 individuals served annually, he is a lifelong advocate for equity and inclusion.

A Saginaw Valley State University graduate with a degree in Communication and a minor in Political Science, Jeff believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. He loves seeing campers grow in confidence and build lasting friendships.

Outside of work, Jeff enjoys the outdoors, staying active, and spending time with his family and wife, whom he famously married in hiking boots.

Kim Phillips
Office Manager

Kim is a native to the Thumb Area and no stranger to working with youth or professionals as the High school and Superintendent Secretary for Kingston Schools from 1985 -2014. Kim loves making sure campers have what they need to get to camp. Whether it’s helping families navigate the registration process, keeping things tidy in the office, greeting you at check-in, or answering all your questions on the phone Kim always meets you with a smile.

Brent Dawson
Facilities Supervisor

Before joining our camp team, Brent spent the last 10 years as a corrections officer. He was excited to move over to camp and spend his days outside making sure campers and staff have a safe and healthy place to call their “home away from home”. When not at work Brent enjoys camping, spending time with his family, riding his motorcycle, and eating as much spicy food as possible.

Ciara Sloan
Equestrian Program Supervisor

For as long as she can remember, Ciara has had a deep passion for horses. With over a decade of experience managing a horse farm of nearly 30 equines, she has honed her skills in exceptional animal care and training. Since earning her CHA certification in English and Western Instruction in 2022, she has combined her love for horses with a passion for teaching and helping others. At the Fowler Center, Ciara is dedicated to creating transformative experiences that nurture both people and animals. She lives by the motto, “Love the horse first and the sport second.”

Haylee Sweeney
Lead Barn Assistant

Haylee discovered the Fowler Center while looking for a summer job and quickly realized it was the perfect fit. A lifelong horse enthusiast who also worked as a school bus and carriage driver, she found that Fowler combined her love of horses with her passion for working with children and adults with disabilities. Now serving as the Lead Barn Assistant, Haylee enjoys helping campers connect with the horses she loves so much. When she’s not at camp, you can still find her driving horse carriages or taking kids on after-school adventures.

Yvonne Kopp-David
Barn Assistant

Yvonne, originally from Pennsylvania, has always had a deep love for animals. As a young girl, she saved diligently to fulfill her dream of owning a pony, which she achieved in the sixth grade! Prior to joining camp as a Barn Assistant, Yvonne gained valuable experience working as a veterinary assistant and an office manager. She is passionate about caring for animals, whether they are her own pets or the animals here at camp. Yvonne is thrilled to be part of the camp community, where she can help and have fun with the campers while taking care of the animals. 

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