Directors
brody Holloway
matt Jones
Hank Parker Jr.
Brody and Little Holloway co-founded Snowbird in 1997. Having served in camp ministry for over two decades, Brody attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and shortly after began work at Liberty Expeditions, a partner of Liberty University, where he served for three years before moving to The Master’s Inn in Altavista, Virginia. Brody is the main speaker for all camp and retreat sessions and oversees each of SWO’s ministry operations. He is the liaison between Snowbird’s staff and its board of directors and is responsible for the hiring and training of all staff.
Matt “Muggs” Jones joined the staff of Snowbird in 2013 as our first Director of Operations. A graduate of Liberty University, Matt has nearly three decades of experience in the camp industry, including his work at Lake Owen Camp in Wisconsin. He has served on Snowbird’s board of directors since 2006 and has a passion for supporting the mission of SWO by loving God and loving people.
Hank Parker Jr, a former Nascar driver, formerly founded Fireband Media, a production company that produced short films and outdoor television programming. Through his time in NASCAR and from hosting and producing outdoor television he gained invaluable experience with marketing. Hank currently leads the marketing, sales, and programming teams at Snowbird.
Blake HArris
Butch pendergrass
steve davis
Blake joined us as a board member in 2018. He has gathered 15 years of experience in the service industry with Cintas Corporation. He has served as Regional Director over East Coast Operations and, more recently, the General Manager over the Hickory and Statesville offices. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2003. He is a lifetime North Carolinian but spent some time as a professional guide at an outfitter in Wyoming.
Butch Pendergrass first connected to SWO around 1999, when his son and daughter, Corey and Lena, attended camp. He and his wife, Jennifer, were personally challenged by the spiritual growth and commitment they witnessed in the lives of their children following their experiences at/connection with SWO. Butch is the owner of a commercial plumbing company and hopes to use his knowledge of business/construction to help support/serve the ministry of SWO.
Steve Davis has served on Snowbird’s Board of Directors for nearly 10 years. His experience and leadership in the real estate industry have served the mission of SWO well, but we are most thankful for his legacy of wisely following Christ. He is a former Special Forces (Green Beret) Officer and Vietnam Veteran.
terry atwood
Jonathan Reavis
Terry has over 25 years of experience in retail and outdoor branding, operations, and omnichannel commerce. Terry currently serves as VP Retail for Yellowstone Forever based in Bozeman, Montana. Previously, Terry has served as President Retail and Board Director for Nantahala Outdoor Center, President Retail for Diamond Brand Outdoors, VP eCommerce Academy Sports + Outdoors, and a Lead Director for outdoor sporting goods retailer Galyan’s Trading Company. Terry has recently partnered with Vapor, an apparel company based in Charleston, SC heading up all things Digital and Branding, and in 2020 founded and launched an independent record label, High West Records based in Nashville, Tennessee.
teachers
brody holloway
zach mabry
spencer davis
Brody and Little Holloway co-founded Snowbird in 1997. Having served in camp ministry for over two decades, Brody attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and shortly after began work at Liberty Expeditions, a partner of Liberty University, where he served for three years before moving to The Master’s Inn in Altavista, Virginia. Brody is the main speaker for all camp and retreat sessions and oversees each of SWO’s ministry operations. He is the liaison between Snowbird’s staff and its board of directors and is responsible for the hiring and training of all staff.
Zach Mabry, came to Snowbird in 2000 as a Summer Staff member and joined the full-time staff in 2002. A native of Florence, Kentucky, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University, and a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Zach serves as a worship leader for the SWO band, session speaker for summer camp and retreat seasons, and is the director of the Snowbird Institute Program.
After serving on Summer Staff, Spencer and Amy Davis joined the full-time SWO staff in 2003. Spencer is a graduate of Liberty University, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Religion/Biblical Studies and a Master of Arts in Religion. He is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School and helped launch the OLD School program in 2002, serving as the leader for its first week-long trip the following year. A native of Columbus, Georgia, Spencer oversees risk management, is a session speaker for camps and retreats, and helps lead worship.
SHawn Clark
Rob Conti
Shawn Clark, Snowbird Missions and Outreach (SMO) director, was SWO’s first hired full-time staff member. Coming on board in 2000, he served as maintenance and grounds supervisor until the inception of Snowbird’s year-round missions program in 2005. A native of Roxboro, North Carolina, Shawn coordinates and oversees mission groups and projects, ensuring everyone served by SMO is cared for throughout the year.
Rob Conti, program director, came to Snowbird in 2001 to serve on Summer Staff. He served several summers while finishing his undergraduate degree at Liberty University. After graduating in 2003, he served as a youth pastor for three years in Forest, Virginia. Rob returned to Snowbird in 2006 and met his wife who had been serving at Snowbird since 2004. In addition to Rob’s responsibilities as the program director, he is one of the main session speakers for year-round camps and retreats.