Cheryl Hartman

Executive Director

cheryl@meadowkirk.org

Cheryl began working at Camp Glenkirk in September 1997, and has continued her ministry at Meadowkirk since the move from Gainesville to Middleburg in 2005.  She grew up outside of Atlanta, GA before going on to study at Dekalb Community College and Georgia State University.  She received her BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management from Berry College, and received her Master of Arts in Christian Education from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education.  She is also a Certified Christian Educator in the Presbyterian Church, USA, and completed the Basic Executive Director Course through the American Camping Association (ACA).  Before coming to Meadowkirk, Cheryl served three churches as their Director of Christian Education.  She also spent time working as the Program Director at Calvin Center, Greater Atlanta Presbytery's Camp and Retreat Center.  Previous experience in real estate, construction management, and teaching horse riding lessons has provided Cheryl with knowledge in a wide variety of areas.

Please contact Cheryl if you have questions about how you can be part of Meadowkirk's future.

Alan Shutt

Director of Finance

alan@meadowkirk.org

Alan is a CPA and MBA and joined Meadowkirk in 2008 with 20 plus years of experience in senior financial management. He also has a Masters in Theological Studies from Wesley Theological Seminary. Alan's interests include biblical Hebrew, the Philadelphia Phillies, and triathlons. He resides in nearby Warrenton, VA with his wife Jeanne and two daughters, Erin and Rachel, both of whom are full-time college students.

Andy Woodworth

Program Director

andy@meadowkirk.org

Andy joined the Meadowkirk staff in January 2007 as Program Director. He grew up in downtown Atlanta, GA, and holds three degrees from Emory University in Atlanta, including a Master of Divinity. He is in the ordination process in the United Methodist Church. Prior to Meadowkirk, Andy worked for six summers during high school and college at the Calvin Center, the Camp and Conference Center for the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, and after college he was an Admission Advisor for Oxford College of Emory University. Most recently, he was the Minister of Youth at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA. Andy is married to his lovely partner Anjie, and in his time off enjoys music, gardening, and finding wild things to eat in the woods.

Please contact Andy for summer camp, Meadowkirk sponsored events and retreats, challenge course, observatory, or other program questions. 

Barb Santmire

Marketing Manager

barb@meadowkirk.org

Barb joined Meadowkirk in August 2007. She has a BA in English (with minors in Communications and Journalism) and over 20 years of Administrative/Marketing experience in a variety of fields. Along the way she also managed to pick up Certificates in Interior Design and Kitchen & Bath Design. She is currently pursuing an MBA/Marketing. Born and raised in Vienna, VA, Barb transplanted herself to Winchester over 10 years ago.

Please contact Barb if you need any general information regarding Meadowkirk or if you have any marketing-related questions.

J.C. Blankenbeker

Building & Grounds Manager

jc@meadowkirk.org

J.C. joined Meadowkirk's staff in August 2007.  Fresh off of his first summer of church camp, working at Camp Pyoca in Indiana as a counselor, he thought he would give full-time camp ministry a try.  J.C. spent four years on active duty in the US Air Force and graduated from Indiana University in 2004.  He looks forward to working with Meadowkirk's friendly staff and guests.

Please contact J.C. if you are interested in scheduling a service group or if you have questions/concerns regarding the site.

Kathryn Ward

Guest Services Coordinator

office@meadowkirk.org

Kathryn has been kind enough to offer her valuable services as a volunteer at Meadowkirk! Kathryn spent several years as a labor lawyer, including 15 at the FDIC and retired in 2005. She has volunteered at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico and joined us in January 2008.

Please contact Kathryn with any general Meadowkirk questions, to book a retreat, or to schedule a visit to see the site. She can also answer your questions regarding contracts or invoices.

Nancy McFall

Food Service Manager/Housekeeping/Hospitality

Nancy came to Glenkirk's staff in 2002, and has continued with us at Meadowkirk as our incredible Food Service Manager!  She is amazing at accommodating guests with specific food needs or wants, and also comes up with some fantastic new recipes.  Nancy plans, orders, and prepares our food, and she often steps in to help with cleaning and hospitality, as well. 

Lisa Phipps

Head of Housekeeping/Food Service/Hospitality

Lisa began working at Glenkirk in August 1997, and continues to bless us with her fabulous work here at Meadowkirk.  As our head of housekeeping, Lisa has an incredible knack for being able to make the main house look as if it has never had guests before.  Not only does she have the ability to remove impossible stains, she is also a pro when it comes to hospitality and food service, coming up with numerous recipes of her own.  (She makes a killer coconut cake from scratch!)

Barbara Cockerill

Hospitality Staff

Barbara became a hard-working addition to our hospitality staff in September, 2006.  She was born in Denver, CO, moved to Indiana when she was two, and to Puerto Rico when she was nine!  She and her family lived in Puerto Rico until she was 17, when they returned to Loudoun County, VA.  She studied at Northern Virginia University of Biblical Studies, and before coming to cook and clean at Meadowkirk, she worked in Day Care.  We are extremely glad she is with us now!

Wanda Smallwood

Hospitality Staff

Wanda is a part-time member of our fabulous hospitality staff. We're grateful for the contributions she makes to our team with her cooking and cleaning skills!