SR. LEADERSHIP
SHILOH
Jonathan “Shiloh” Williford is a husband and a father. He is also an entrepreneur and a small business owner who has been involved in Summer Camps and Outdoor Education since childhood.
In his youth, Jonathan worked at summer camps like Sky Ranch, Camp Compass, Camp Thurman and Sabine Creek Ranch.
He is a graduate of Houston Baptist University with a double major in Mass Communications and Speech Communications.
As a former Marine and OIF Combat Veteran, he has a passion for mentorship, leadership development and discipleship.
Jonathon Williford
CEO
MAUI
Maui is no stranger to camp life—he’s served as a counselor at both Camp Anothen and Camp Thurman, and now he’s back full-time and fired up to make more memories. Dylan played football while earning his Business degree from Austin College.
Maui and his wife are part of Lifegate Church and are excited to serve with the youth. His go-to Bible verse is Isaiah 41:10—because with God on our side, there’s nothing to fear!
Hoosier
Hoosier is no stranger to camp life and is excited to serve as the Camp Administrative Director at Camp Anothen. With a heart for organization and a passion for creating an excellent experience for campers, families, and staff, Hoosier works behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. From big-picture planning to the smallest details, Hoosier is dedicated to helping Camp Anothen create a summer full of memories that will last a lifetime. Hoosier and her husband have been happily married since May 2024 and loves building a life rooted in faith and purpose. Her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 16:24: “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
Elise Werchan
Director of Administration
MR. ROSE
Dylan Thompson
Camp Director
JIM ROSE
DISCIPLESHIP and Ranges DIRECTOR
Jim Rose has had the privilege helping develop Camp Thurman for 37 yrs. now and Anothen for 10yrs.
Jim was the Executive Director of Camp Thurman for more than 37 years. He finds great joy in seeing
children grow into adults with a love for Jesus Christ & others. God made him for this!
Jim is a Navy Air Corp Veteran of the Vietnam War. He has earned undergraduate & graduate degrees in
Education, as well as a Masters Degree in Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Jim has
been married almost 50 years and has 3 adult children and 10 grandchildren. The adventure continues
now at Camp Anothen in Mansfield, Texas.