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About CLC
John Strange, Chairman
John first experienced camp as a child under Brother Geiger, the camp’s founder. He was raised in Knoxville but has served in ministry capacities at Cedar Lake Camp, Clemson University, University of Kentucky, and the central Kentucky region. All three of his children, Josh, Jordan, and Jenna, attended camp and served as summer staff. He currently resides in Lexington, KY, with his wife, Geralyn, where he is a business administrator for a local church.
Todd Caroland, Vice Chairman
Todd’s experience with camp began as a counselor years ago. During his staff years he also served as Guys’ CIT Leader and Camp Intern. He then served as associate director for Vesper Point Camp near Chattanooga, TN where he grew up and currently resides with his wife, Courtney. Todd now works as a real estate agent in the Chattanooga and North Georgia area. Him and Courtney now have their first son, Camp, as well as their "fluffy" son Teddy.
Peyton Miller, Secretary/Treasurer
Peyton served as a counselor for multiple years "back in the day." He and Ashley have been married since 2017 and currently reside in his hometown of Chattanooga where he enjoys mountain biking. He and Ashley have a heart to work with Muslims in their area and are active members of Silverdale Baptist Church. Peyton serves as finance development program manager for Cigna.
Todd Daugherty
Todd began his journey with Cedar Lake as a 7 year old day camper. He started working as a summer camp counselor after his first year of college. Through the seven years he was on summer staff, Todd filled several roles, including counselor, Day Camp Director, and CIT Director. Now, he and his wife Kaitlyn reside in Cookeville, TN where Todd works remotely for a telehealth organization and Kaitlyn attends her residency at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Fun fact: Todd and the other board member Todd are great friends, both being groomsmen in each other's weddings.
Jacob Burgess
Jacob's camp career began as a resident camper then progressed to summer staff in 2009. He served multiple years on staff, including as day camp director most recently. He and his wife, Erin, have been married since 2015 and have two daughters, Aspen and Laurel. Jacob works as a music teacher in Chattanooga. They are active at their church, The Mission Chattanooga.
Ray Ivey
Originally from Florida, Ray and his wife, Rhonda, began sending their three children to camp many years ago. While the kids were campers, they stayed to volunteer on various projects and developed a heart for the ministry of CLC. Ray loves to work on equipment and machines. He is irreplaceable in that regard! He currently lives in Greenwood, SC, and is recently retired from many years of working as a repair technician for commercial office equipment.
Todd Pile
Born and raised in Cookeville, Todd has extensive ties to the area from his years in sales to serving as former treasurer for the Stone Baptist Association and being an active member of local churches. He is married to Tanya and they have three children: Traci, Terra Lynn, and Titus, all of whom were campers and the older two summer staff. They are current and active members of Poplar Grove Baptist Church in Cookeville, TN.
