Our Team
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Our staff are well trained to mentor & guide in all aspects of camp life, from developing skills to engaging in conversations about life and faith. We are here to serve you!
Year-Round Staff Team
DANIEL DESGROSEILLIERS
General Director
Daniel helps campers and staff create a community where everyone can experience God’s love and share it with their campus and the world. He loves watching young people students deepen their understanding of the Gospel of God and seeing the impact it has on their lives, studies and hopes for the future. Daniel’s favourite hobby is searching for bugs and small creatures on a hike. His go-to Bible verse is Daniel 8:5 (ESV): As I was considering, behold, a male goat came from the west across the face of the whole earth, without touching the ground. And the goat had a conspicuous horn between his eyes. Email Ben: [email protected]
JOE LANIGAN
Operations Manager
Joe has been involved with the Ranch since the summer of 2013. After his third summer at the Ranch, Joe enrolled in the very first L.E.A.D. program at Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake (Arden). In the fall of 2017, Joe joined the full-time team as the maintenance manager. He has a heart for the ranch and the ministry that it provides. Alix and Joe have been happily married since 2020 Email Joe: [email protected]
ALIX LANIGAN
Manager of Admin and Retreats
Alix joined our Ranch family as the Camp Registrar in January 2018. She comes from Inter-Varsity’s campus division, working at both Western and Queens Universities for the previous 4 years. She has a passion for young people knowing God’s love and calling for their life. While not in the office, you can find Alix either running throughout Arden or cooking up her favorite foods in the kitchen. Alix and Joe have been happily married since 2020 Email Alix: [email protected]
Summer Teams
Each year, Circle Square Ranch welcomes many young adults to our Summer Camp programs to teach, guide and support campers and oversee activities. These dedicated youth are the most valuable resource that we have. Positions available vary greatly but the same commitment and hard work is necessary for all.
We look for energetic young people who have a heart for God and who are willing to give of their time and energy to be models and mentors to the many campers who come to Circle Square Ranch Check out Summer Staff & Volunteer opportunities below.