Meet The Staff

Camp Directors
Chuck and Melissa Tinney
Chuck and Melissa are constantly astounded by how God works out the details for His glory. They live on site and are dedicated counselors at summer camp. They are so excited to join the campers as they experience the great outdoors and gain wonderful memories at Camp Yaldi.

Head of Operations
Alex Tinney
Alex is a former elementary educator and a Scotchman of all trades. He keeps everything running smoothly at Camp Yaldi. Alex and his wife, Lauren, have one beautiful baby girl, Teddy. Lauren is a talented local Florist and can be seen around camp helping with the "Celebration Evenings."

Program Director
Harbin Tinney
Harbin brings experience working with kids and sports, which makes him the perfect person to lead camp programming and athletics. Harbin is in the WinShape Program at Berry College.

Lead Counselor
Catherine Tinney
Catherine is our 2025 Lead Counselor and is full of energy, excitement, and fun. She attends Berry College as a Gate Scholar and has a great passion for leading kids to Christ.

Adventures Coordinator
Sarah Tinney
Sarah is our Adventures coordinator and also leads our wonderful college counselors. Sarah has a Masters in Education from Lee University and has four wonderful children with her husband, Bo.

Worship Leader
Marissa Atchley
Marissa directs the worship time at Camp Yaldi and is delighted to lead your children in musical reverence to the Lord. She attends Berry College where she is a Finance major and Bonners Scholar. Marissa also leads worship and small group in her local church's youth ministry.

On-Campus Nurse
Hilary Tinney RN
Hilary is a highly skilled pediatric nurse with four children of her own. She will be available during camp to administer meds and take care of medical issues, if needed. Her husband, Skylar, is IT support.

Camp Photographer
Crickett Ceccotti
Crickett's fun and engaging personality makes her a favorite among campers. She and her husband, Adam, are the proud parents of five children. Crickett has a BA in Psychology from Liberty University. She also uses her certification as a Lifeguard to lead our lake and pool activities.

Head Chef
Kimberly Tinney
As a mother of 8 children, Kimberly is an excellent cook and ensures that campers get delicious and healthy meals. Her military husband, Scott, leads Security on campus.