Ken Saville, Vice President of Program Development

Ken Saville began his service to Easter Seals and Camp Wawbeek as a camp counselor over 30 years ago. Other than a short time working in Iowa, Ken has spent his entire career at Easter Seals Wisconsin and serves as Vice President of Program Development. Ken earned a BS degree in Recreation and Outdoor Education from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and is a Certified Camp Director by the American Camping Association. When he thinks back on the past 30+ years, Ken can tell you about lots of things that have changed and two things that will never change. “First, staff and volunteers are tremendously dedicated to the campers. For many, their time at Wawbeek changes them forever. Second, no one ever underestimates what a camper can accomplish. Being amazed is part of the experience.” His commitment and service have been recognized by the American Camping Association, which honored him with the Acorn Award in 1999, and by Circle K (organizations sponsored by Kiwanis clubs on college campuses) which gave him the International Humanitarian Award in 1997.

Kelly Housman, Director of Camp and Respite Services

Kelly Housman, Director of Camp and Respite Services, has been with Easter Seals Wisconsin for six years.  She comes to the midwest from Philadelphia where she worked with Easter Seals in a similar position.  Kelly has been working in in special recreation for over fourteen years in programs throughout the US.  “I love providing recreation opportunities to people with disabilities and their families.  It is very rewarding to see people participating in activities they may not have the chance to without Easter Seals. Easter Seals Wisconsin is forward thinking in the programs they offer to Wisconsinites. I am proud to be a part of such an innovative agency.”

Melissa Drake, Camp Wawbeek Coordinator

Melissa ‘Mel’ Drake spent her first summer as Camp Wawbeek Coordinator in 2007. She graduated from Winona State University in 2006 with a double major in Therapeutic Recreation and Recreation Administration. Mel grew up in Evansville and has been attending various summer camps since she was seven. “I love the laughter, the songs, the fire hosing and all the traditions that camp holds,” she says. “And I’m looking forward to helping make Camp Wawbeek the ‘experience of a lifetime’ for everyone who attends.