Meet the Team
Administrative
Carla R. Weiland
President and Chief Executive Officer
Carla joined Camp Summit in 2003. Carla comes to Camp Summit with a varied background in Non-Profit and Camp management. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. She has worked with numerous camps throughout the country and serves as the Texoma Section Chair of the Local Council of Leaders for the American Camp Association (ACA). She is a 2001 graduate of the Leadership Richardson program and involved in many community organizations. Carla is inspired by our campers daily and continues to be an advocate for camping and providing services for individuals with disabilities.
(972) 484-8900
Program
Lisa Braziel
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<p class="font_8">Lisa graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Speech Language Pathology in 1990. She is also certified by the State of Texas as a Special Education Teacher. She began working as a camp counselor in 1990 and has worked every summer since. She was hired on full time in 1996 and served as Camp Director from 1998 - 2017. SHe has a passion for serving individuas with special needs and loves to see the campers achieve new heights at camp. Lisa enjoys geocaching and traveling in her spare time. </p>
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<p class="font_8">972-528-7829</p>
<p class="font_8"><a href="http://l.braziel@campsummittx.org"><u>l.braziel@campsummittx.org</u></a></p>
Luisa Moeller
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<p class="font_8"><span style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal">Luisa (Lulu) began working seasonally with Camp Summit in 2009 after her freshman year at Baylor. While school took her many places over the years, including to study </span><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal">abroad</span><span style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal"> and to obtain her doctorate in nursing practice, she always came back to Camp. With school done, she is humbled and excited to see what she can bring to Camp in her capacity as Healthcare Supervisor. </span></p>
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<p class="font_8"><span style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal">(940) 448-8010</span></p>
<p class="font_8"><a href="mailto:l.moeller@campsummittx.org"><span style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal"><u>l.moeller@campsummittx.org</u></span></a></p>
Zoe Galtelli
<p class="font_7"><strong>Assistant Camp Director</strong></p>
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<p class="font_7">Zoe joined Camp Summit as the Assistant Camp Director in 2021. She first came to Camp Summit in the fall of 2019 as the boys side Unit Leader Liaison (ULL) and has been crazy about Summit ever since! She went to Winthrop University in South Carolina for a dual certification in Special Education and Elementary Education, and she has worked in a variety of fields, such as ABA therapy and teaching. She loves to hike with her dog, go camping, play video games, and travel. Zoe is ecstatic to not only see how she can evolve camp, but to also continue to learn from all the incredible campers!</p>
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<p class="font_7">(940) 448-8005</p>
<p class="font_7"><a href="http://z.galtelli@campsummittx.org"><u>z.galtelli@campsummittx.org</u></a></p>
Development
Keturah Gray
Development Associate
Keturah joined Camp Summit in 2021. She has a background in working with people with disabilities around the world and is passionate about making diverse individuals feel included, seen, and heard. Prior to Camp Summit, she worked in India for 7 years at proVISION ASIA and was focused on donor development and fundraising. Keturah graduated from Texas A&M University at Galveston. Besides serving at Camp Summit, she is a mom to identical twin girls, involved in her church and loves the beach and anything underwater!
(972) 528-7836
Pam Chicol
Director of Development
Pam Chicol, Director of Development, joined the Camp Summit Development team in 2007. She brings over 35 years of experience from a non-profit and sales background. She has worked at all levels of organizations from direct service to executive management. Pam is a graduate of the University of North Texas where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Administration. She is a 1990 graduate of the Leadership Richardson program and a 2000 graduate of the Power of Self Leadership Program. In her spare time, Pam enjoys golf, fly fishing, gardening and the outdoors.
(972) 528-7834
Catherine Pavageau
Development Associate
Catherine arrived to Camp Summit in April of 2018 with an administrative background as the Office Manager of a Psychiatric practice. She is a 2012 graduate of Austin College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology. When she is away from Camp, she can be found contra dancing, hiking, gardening in her backyard, and listening to audio books during weekend camping trips with her partner Scott and dachshund Maggie.
(972) 528-7842
Facility
Marty Gilbertson
Kitchen Manager
Marty joined Camp Summit in May 2014. A Texas native he was excited to return to the Lone Star State after living away for many years. Marty brings over 40 years of extensive food service experience to Camp, including 20 years in the U S Navy serving on several submarines and shore facilities. He enjoys interacting with our Campers, and providing them with nutritious and enjoyable meals during their stay here at Camp Summit.
(940) 448-8008
Larry Patterson
Facility Director
Larry is a Texas native born in Dallas. He spent 22 years in the Semiconductor Industry working for companies based in the United States, U.K., France-Italy, and Japan providing services in Equipment and Process Engineering, Device Development, Technology Transfer, R&D and Training associated with VLSI manufacturing and technology. Larry began working at Camp Summit in the summer of 2000. “Since that time I have been blessed to be able to serve the camp meeting the needs of the Camp Summit facility, our staff, our campers and their families. My focus has always been to assure that Camp Summit is successful by providing a safe, clean, secure and sustainable environment that allows wonderful life changing experiences to continue for generations to come.” I enjoy spending time with family, woodworking, hunting, spinning vinyl, playing acoustic guitar, photography and long walks with Cathy, my sweetie.
(940) 448-8006
Tom McQuitty
Facility Supervisor
Tom, an Alaska native, joined the Camp Summit team in 2014. He was previously the Facility Director of Garrett Creek Ranch Conference Center in Paradise, Texas, which is now the location of Camp Summit's Forever Home. Tom has over 35 years of experience in the maintenance field, working for various organizations as an Apartment Technician, Building Engineer, and Director of Maintenance. Tom has been married to his wife, Robin, for over 31 years and has a 23 year old son, Jacob, and two fur babies, Chica & Nyla, a Chi-wiener and Chihuahua. They love to spend time with family and friends, camp, hike, fish and travel and dine out whenever possible.
(940) 448-8007
Fredy Valdez
Facility Crewmember
Fredy joined the Camp Summit team in 2014. He was previously on the Facility Team at Garrett Creek Ranch Conference Center in Paradise, Texas, which is now the location of Camp Summit's Forever Home. Fredy helps Camp Summit stay in tip top shape, taking care of the grounds, carpentry, plumbing, road maintenance, welding, and helping with all facility maintenance projects. He enjoys spending time with his family, his kittens, and raising chickens.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Alec Vincent – Board Chair
Meg Frainey – Vice Chair
Emily Buxton Taylor – Secretary
Mike Moreland – Treasurer
Carla Weiland – President and CEO
Members
Mark Anthony
Cole Ballweg
Mitch Bramlett
Claire Hetherington Darr
Devetta James
Jay Young