Our Staff
Get to know our staff. We look forward to meeting you in person!
Eric Swanson-Dexel • Mossi
Executive Director
831-338-3200 x.11 • eric@camphammer.com
I am an ordinary guy, blessed with an extraordinary life. I live and breathe with an amazing wife I call "sj" and three other sweet humans who call me dad. I live beneath a canopy of redwoods and enjoy serving in an intentional community. I value the gospel being lived and spoken when necessary. I search, and I strive to be what I hope to find in others, genuine, real, and authentic. I love spending time with children watching them discover themselves while discovering their Savior.
Years at Camp: 9 summers, 5 years (year-round)
Favorite Verse: How we spend our days, of course, is how we live our lives.
Annie Dillard
Andrew Bradford • Liger
Program Director
831-338-3200 x.14 • andrew@camphammer.com
I am loving my second full year as the Program Director. Lori and I love living in the redwoods and can't wait to share another summer with the amazing campers who will make their way up the mountain this year. I love living in a place where it is evident everyday who my creator is, and how much he loves me.
Years at Camp:4 Summers, 2 years
Favorite Verse: When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other.
Ecclesiastes 7:14
Sean Sullivan • Sundance
Program Assistant
831-338-3200 x.12 • sean@camphammer.com
I was born and raised in Southern California. I have a wonderful family who I love very much. I attended Biola University and graduated with a degree in communications. I like the beach, movies, basketball, warm weather, seafood, the Lakers, the Dodgers and Camp Hammer.
Years at Camp: 1 summer, first year
Favorite Verse: Since you have purified yourselves by obedience to the truth for sincere mututal love, love one another intensely with a pure heart. You have been born anew, not from perishable but from imperishable seed, through the living and abiding word of God.
1 Peter 1:22-23
Lori Jo Bradford • Trilliyum
Director's Assistant
831-338-3200 x.10 • lori@camphammer.com
I was born and raised in Portland, OR and moved down here about a year ago. I am happily married to Andrew Bradford and loving experiencing life in the redwoods of camp. One day I plan to pursue my graduate studies. I love working with kids and watching their lives unfold right before my eyes. I am excited to see what God has in store for me working at Camp Hammer.
Years at Camp: 3 summers, 2nd full year
Favorite Verse: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Dennis Malone • MC (Mr. Clean)
Facilities Director
831-338-3200 x.15 • dennis@camphammer.com
My favorite TV show is Leave it to Beaver. I am a former sports participant, and most importantly I have the best wife on the planet and two amazing daughters.
Years at Camp: 20
Favorite Verse: No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; who will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
1 Corinthians 10:13
Kelli Malone • Skipper
Food Service Manager
831-338-3200 x.21 • kitchen@camphammer.com
I have spent the last nineteen years growing up at Camp Hammer and thank God for that opportunity every day. Needless to say, I know Camp like the back of my hand and love it's uniqueness-the changing of the seasons, the beauty of the forest, the community. I have worked in the kitchen for a number of years, and after acquiring a degree from the Cabrillo College Culinary Arts department, I am now enjoying my time as Camp's Food Service Manager. I love to connect with the many different people come to Camp Hammer and share with them the overwhelming love they can experience by knowing God.
Years at Camp: 19
Favorite Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
Matthew 22:37
Jamie Malone • Bambi
Weekend Hostess
: Jamie has grown up at Camp Hammer. She was the "video tech" last summer and is studying digital media at Cabrillo College. Some of her favorite pastimes include playing her flute, taking long walks in the redwood forest, and spending time with her friends.
Years at Camp: 19
Favorite Verse: The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.
1 John 2:17
Steve Rom • Optimus
Kitchen/Maintenance
I have lived in Santa Cruz my entire life. I graduated from Scotts Valley High in 2003 and I am working on finishing my GE at Cabrillo. I enjoy watching movies, hiking, playing board games, listening to music, and above all spending time with my girlfriend. I have been having a great time serving in the kitchen and I'm really excited about this coming summer!
Years at Camp: 2 summers & 1 full year
Favorite Verse: Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
Faye Malone • Mum
Office Administrator
831-338-3200 x.16 • faye@camphammer.com
Born in Winnipeg, Canada in the 50s, I came to California in 1974. Life experiences include former flight attendant, administrative assistant at Napa College, Dental Office Management, home school mom for 12 years, wife for 23+ years, and resident/employee of Camp Hammer for 20 years. What a privileged life. Blessed of God. Surrendered to His service.
Years at Camp: 20
Favorite Verse: Now glory be to God who by His mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of — infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes.
Ephesians 3:20 (LB)
Josh Dunton • Auger
Facilities Assistant
831-338-3200 x.15 • josh@camphammer.com
Born and raised in a love shack here in Santa Cruz. I was a counselor here at camp from 2001 to 2003 and now I live and work here full-time.
Years at Camp: 4 Summers, 2 years at camp full-time
Favorite Verse: Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — which is your spiritual worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:1-2
