Carrying forward a legacy of welcome and renewal.
For over fifty years, LOMC has been a place of welcome, renewal, and outdoor ministry - and that legacy is carried forward by the people who serve here today. Our staff brings together a passion for hospitality, faith, and the natural beauty of this place to make every guest's experience a memorable one. We're glad to introduce them to you.
Get to know the faces you'll see around camp.
Clyde (he/him) is a seasoned nonprofit and ministry organization leader, having spent over 15 years working with several faith-based and human service organizations in areas of strategic leadership, program management, fundraising, and marketing/outreach. Newer to the LOMC Family, Clyde is honored to lead such a vital ministry at this pivotal time. He loves spending time in nature, cooking, and singing. Clyde splits his time between Des Plaines (home), LOMC, and meeting with LOMC friends across Illinois. Clyde is married to Pr. Kyle Severson, who serves as Lead Pastor at St. Luke Lutheran in Park Ridge, IL.
Pastor Callie is a lifelong member of the LOMC family; she has been a camper, thekan, lifeguard, counselor, summer staff coordinator, and program assistant. Callie graduated from Wartburg seminary in 2023 and served in a congregation for 2.5 years before coming back home to LOMC. Callie and her husband Taylor are expecting their first child in September 2026 and look forward to raising their child in the loving community of LOMC.
Audrey will go out of her way to make sure you get the reservation and program you need. Her goal is to make your retreat an outstanding experience from start to end. She is the go-to person when you call into our LOMC office the majority of the time. Besides managing our registrations, Audrey is our office guru and bookkeeper. She is married to David and they have two LOMC camper alumni: Courtney and Jay.
Rob has an extensive history with LOMC as either a camper, volunteer, or staff member for 14 summers. Rob’s education earned him a bachelor’s degree from Aurora University. In his role at LOMC, he uses his talents as a skilled carpenter as well as experience in farming, land management, and lawn care. Rob met his wife, Lorraine, on summer staff in 2015. They have two dogs and enjoy hunting and running together.
Nyssa has been working at LOMC in multiple capacities over the last 22 years. She was recently promoted to Director of Food and Hospitality. Nyssa resides onsite with her beloved dogs Rosie and Poppie. In her free time, Nyssa enjoys thrifting, K-pop, and Power Rangers.
Beth Nelson Chase is delighted to serve LOMC in furthering philanthropic and development strategies and outreach along with the whole team. Beth recently retired from over 40 years in human services and development venues with primarily faith based organizations here in the US and globally. She and her husband, John are members of St. James Lutheran, Forreston, and reside in the country, northwest of Mt. Morris, where they also tend grapes and are hobbyist vintners at Cedar Creek Vines.
Nicole has been bringing groups of youth to LOMC for many years. She served on the Board of Directors for four and a half years and resigned only to step into this role. Her time on the Board provided her with the background and knowledge needed to jump right in to providing executive administrative support and serving as a liaison to the Board, all committees, and the wider LOMC network.
Kurt Wolter is originally from Normal, Illinois and he moved to Rochelle in the mid '90s. He taught at Rochelle high School full-time for 31 years and continues to teach there part-time now. He has 3 adult children. He began volunteering at LOMC when his sweetheart and friend, Michelle Wandersee, invited him. Later, Rob G offered him a part time job assisting Ken and Chris. After building Kurt's bridge, Kurt realized he enjoyed working here more than he expected, and when Rob F arrived Kurt wanted to stay on. He still very much enjoys working in the outdoors and improving LOMC under Rob F's and the staff's guidance. Kurt thinks LOMC is a very unique and special place where people can take time for God and nature. He thinks it's a pleasure to work here!
David began volunteering at LOMC almost 20 years ago when his wife Audrey joined the staff. He officially joined the property staff in December 2025. David helps with projects around camp, from building bridges to checking plumbing to whatever else Rob asks of him in order to care for the property. David enjoys planting trees, camping, and going on ocean cruises.
Sherri has been working at LOMC for 2 years. Sherri cleans the buildings on the property and keeps the interiors looking nice for all of our guests to enjoy. Sherri enjoys hiking in her free time.
Alexis has been a member of the LOMC staff for the past 2 years. Alexis helps care for LOMC through cleaning buildings so each guest has a great place to stay. Alexis is currently working on her bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Rod joined the LOMC kitchen staff in 2002. When he is not cooking delicious meals for guest, he spends his time fishing. Rod keeps the LOMC pond stocked with fish so that guests can enjoy the same calmness and joy of fishing that he experiences.
Cian has worked at LOMC for the past year as a dishwasher and server. Cian plays soccer, and his favorite professional team is the Arsonals.
(815) 732-2220
registrations@lomc.org
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 239
Oregon IL 61061-0239
Hours:
Monday-Friday (9am-4pm)
Address:
1834 S IL Route 2
Oregon, IL 61061-9501
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LOMC is a ministry of the Northern Illinois, the Central / Southern Illinois and the Metropolitan Chicago Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).