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Gregg Kanagy - Director

The Gator Camp Board of Directors recently announced the hiring of Gregg Kanagy to serve as Director at the Gator Boys Camp, Punta Gorda, FL., and Mark Martin, Program Director.  The hiring of Gregg and Mark completes a search process that was begun in early December 2008.

Gregg was employed as an ordained pastor in the role of Pastor of Care at the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, Belleville, PA where he has served since December 1, 2000.  Prior to implementing small group ministry, men’s ministry, and children’s ministry in the Pastor of Care ministry position at Locust Grove, Gregg  developed the Youth Ministry programs at the church with a clear emphasis on service to others.  Trips for the high school youth included destinations to Arizona, Florida, Jamaica, and Pennsylvania. Gregg also served as the boys’ soccer coach at the Lewistown Area High School the past eight seasons generating an overall record of 110-53-14 while coaching the Panthers to three PIAA   District VI Championships as well as three Mountain League titles. 

Prior to his time in Central PA, Gregg served at the Fairplay Boys Camp, Westminster, SC for eight years.  Roles during his time there included group counselor, group work supervisor, educational coordinator, and program director.  Gregg graduated with a B.S. in Physical Education with teaching certifications in Emotionally Handicapped and Mentally Handicapped in 1990 from Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisionburg, VA.  In 1995 Gregg graduated with a Masters of Education from Elmira College, Elmira, New York.  Gregg, along with his wife Sharon Yoder Kanagy and two daughters moved to the Gator Boys Camp in June, 2009.

Mark Martin - Program Director

The Gator Camp Board of Directors and Director Gregg Kanagy are excited to announce the hiring of Mark Martin as Program Director at the Gator Boys Camp, Punta Gorda FL.  Mark currently lives in Westminster, South Carolina with his wife Esther Bontrager Martin and their 5 children.  Mark’s therapeutic camping experience encompasses 16 years at the Fairplay Camp School, Westminster, South Carolina while serving in several different roles including group counselor, group work supervisor, and co-director of the camp.  For the last 5 years Mark has worked as a contractor in upstate South Carolina.

"Blessed is he who has regard for the weak;

The Lord delivers him in times of trouble."

Psalm 61:4

Letter of reference regarding Mr. Gregg Kanagy

From Mr. Vance S. Varner.  Mr. Varner served as Principal at Lewistown Area High School, and is a former FBI agent and a PA Teacher of the Year. 

…I have known Mr. Kanagy professionally for the past 9 years.  He has been the head soccer coach at Lewistown Area High School at which I am the principal; therefore, I can comment about his professionalism, leadership abilities and character.

Greg Kanagy is a true man of character.  He has always been a positive role model to the students and athletes of Lewistown Area High School.  He is one to step up and help out during a time of need.  Two years ago we had a senior at our school lose his life in a traffic accident during the school year.  Greg Kanagy was a huge asset in helping comfort our grieving students.

In the 9 years I have worked with Greg—he has not once disappointed me in any way.  If I was ever in need of a person of strong moral values and strong character—he is the one I would call without any hesitation…