Jeremy Hales, Executive Director

"My vision for the ministry at Skyview Ranch is for our team to serve Christ and others by creating innovative life experiences in an irresistible environment where relationships are the catalyst for life-long Christian growth." - Jeremy Hales

Jeremy joined the Skyview Ranch (SVR) team in August of 2006 with the primary goal of reaching campers for Christ through every aspect of SVR.  Jeremy gained a BA in Bible/Theology and Camp Administration from Appalachian Bible College, and also earned a Masters Degree from Baptist Bible Seminary in Organizational Leadership.  Jeremy owns and operates Christian Camp Consulting, which he describes as "a thriving organization that I will continue to invest in as we stay on the 'cutting edge' at Skyview Ranch."

Jeremy and his wife Sara have nearly thirty combined years of experience in Christian camping.  They have three children, Chelsea, Jason and Alyssa (not pictured), who bring their own intuitive wisdom about bubbles, cookies and coloring to the SVR team.   Jeremy enjoys "holding hands on a swing with my wife, catching frogs in the creek with Chelsea and watching the face of awe on Jason when he sees something in God's creation for the first time."

Matt Pearson, Operations Director

Matt and his family now join the Skyview Team to equip us to be a stronger and better equipped organization that passionately pursues Christ. With an impeccable level of expertise, Matt is serving as the Skyview Ranch Operations Director and is responsible for camp management, overseeing our Guest Services and furthering our innovative programming.

Matt arrives at Skyview from serving for over 18 years at Scioto Hills camp, Skyview Ranch's sister camp in southern Ohio. Under his tenure, summer attendance grew to over 1,800 campers and retreat season grew to over 4,000 guests. Matt is a graduate of Liberty University of Lynchburg, Virginia and Word of Life Schroon Lake, New York.

Matt enjoys spending time with family, going on dates (walks and Jeep rides) with his wife Wendy, swimming, watching sons Gregory play basketball and Geoffrey play the drums. Matt is looking forward to intentionally interacting with the community to build redemptive relationships.

Nikki Childs, Office Manager

Nikki Childs graduated from Cedarville University in 2007 and currently manages the SVR office.  Nikki attended Skyview Ranch at age nine and rededicated her life to Christ late one night in Giggle Inn, a SVR cabin.  God used that decision and later summers at Skyview to prepare her heart for children's ministry in a camp setting.  She enjoys using her experience in Christian Education and missions at SVR to impact lives at the Ranch. She also loves spending time with her husband Bobby and visiting with friends and family.

Jackie Fairbanks, Book Keeper

Jackie Fairbanks and her family of five fell in love with the Ranch while attending family camp.  Jackie is a Certified Public Accountant and oversees the SVR finances.  Her goal is to help the Ranch effectively steward the resources God has entrusted, so that SVR can better glorify God and reach more campers for Christ.

Ryan Simmons, Media Specialist

Ryan graduated from Cedarville University in 2006 with a BA in English and joined Skyview that summer as a counselor.  It's a time that he calls, "Tiring, stressing--but one of the best growing experiences of my life."  Afterwards, Ryan volunteered at Skyview and found a niche, ironically, working in his hobbies--Web development, print publication and video production.  Now, anything you read on the Skyview Website or see in a flyer or see in a Skyview video was probably produced by Ryan.

Ryan was married in 2007 to Michele, an SVR alum who originally introduced Ryan to the Ranch.  Ryan enjoys dating his wife, planning his home theatre, and watching Hayao Miyazaki films.

Eric Hornbeck, Food Service Director

Eric Hornbeck joined the SVR team with his wife and daughter in June 2010.  He graduated from Northland International University with a degree in Camp Ministries.  He met his wife Katy at NIU and they were married in November of 2006.

Eric loves soccer, golf, and running.  He's also a fan of watching movies with his bride and playing with his daughter, Lyla.