Staff Directory - Double H Ranch

Double H Ranch
97 Hidden Valley Road
Lake Luzerne, NY 12846

Main Phone Line – 518-696-5676
Main Fax Number – 518-696-4528
Admissions Office Fax Number – 518-696-9927

Max Yurenda – CEO/Executive Director (ext. 224)
Max has been affiliated with the Double H Ranch since its inception. He works closely with his Senior Management Team in implementing the organizational goals. The majority of his time is spent working with the Board and numerous committees to map out the strategic direction of the Ranch to ensure sustainability and quality assurance. His door is always open and he treasures his time with the children and families.

Medical Staff

Kathy Braico, MD, Medical Director
Founding Medical Director, General Pediatrician

Stephanie Neaton, RN, Nursing Director (ext. 242)
Pediatric/Emergency care RN, Pediatric Stat Nurse at Albany Medical Center Children’s Hospital

Sue Bolton, Nursing Coordinator (ext. 232)

Operations Staff

Phone: (518) 696-5676
Fax: (518) 696-4528 or (518) 696-9927

Jacqui Royael – Director of Operations (ext. 225)

Tara Bogucki, Admissions Director (ext. 222)

Jim “Jimmer” Hayes, Adaptive Sports Director (ext. 102)

Julia Martini, Family Coordinator (ext. 263)

Chris Pezzulo, Assistant Camp Director, Residential Life (ext. 236)

Lauren Roden, Volunteer Director (ext. 241)

Catherine Silcher, Office Manager (ext. 221)

Kate Walsh, Camp Director (ext. 234)

Cheryl Woll, Admissions/Volunteer Assistant (ext. 290)

Development Staff

Phone: (518) 696-5676

Eileen Nash, Director of Development and Communications (ext. 226)

Robin DeMattos, Corporate and Special Events Manager (ext. 228)

Erik Fellows, Major Gifts and Foundations Coordinator (ext. 273)

Kate Marsh, Marketing and Communications Manager (ext. 239)

TJ Roode, Community Relations Manager (ext 269)

Joyce Sokol, Chief Financial Officer (ext. 103)

Human Resources

Lisa Boucher, Director of Human Resources (ext. 246)

Facilities Staff

Conrad Fleischmann – Facilities Director (ext. 240)

AJ Silcher, Health and Safety Officer (ext. 270)

Rebecca Brake, Housekeeping
Kurt Bramer, Facilities
Cassandra Gebo, Housekeeping Supervisor
Josh Green, Facilities
Rob Grierson, Facilities
Eric Hammel, Mountain Manager

- Ranch Stories -

Home Away From Home
5 / 5 stars
I lost my mother to AIDS when I was just 7 years old. I was confused and a lost child, trying to understand and find answers. “Why her? Why me? What is “AIDS”? What is “HIV”? How can it be cured?”. I started camp shortly after and eventually received the best answers I could of got. I spend the rest of my childhood, growing into who I am today, at this wonderful place. When I was away from camp, I didn’t feel like I “fit in” anywhere else, but the moment those bus doors opened and we were greeted by our counselors, it felt like home. It felt right. The next decade I spent 1 week of my summer here, and always begged for more time. The boat ceremony was always the hardest. So many tears were shed that night, but we all were hopeful. Hopeful we all were able to make it back the following year. Some didn’t, but most did. I haven’t been back to camp in a decade now. I miss it so much. There is plenty of times when I just sit and think about it, and dreamed of coming back one day as a counselor, or just a visit. I now have my own 7 year old beautiful healthy little girl that calls me mommy. I take what I learned at camp with me through every day parenting. Never to judge others, always be kind, have courage in everything you do, and to never give up. Double H Ranch is my home away from home, and I cherish it so deeply. I even have it tattooed on me! If anyone is looking into bringing your child here, do it. You wont regret it, and they won’t ever stop sharing the memories with you that they had there. I’m turning 28 years old this year, and I feel amazing. Beating odds is an amazing feeling, but not thinking about turning 30 soon is!! Haha! I want to say a huge thank you to all of the counselors because without all of your encouragement and love, we may not of pushed ourselves to try harder. So thank you all!!
- Erica G. - Binghamton, NY
07/24/2017
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