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Cody Hanken - Executive Director 

Cody was born in Coral Springs, Florida and raised in Slidell, LA. He graduated from Northshore High School in 2010 and then went on to get a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies from Southeastern Louisiana University. Cody has a long history at Camp Istrouma that started with him becoming a camper at the age of 10. As soon as he was old enough he became a counselor in training and then a counselor. He was a counselor for 5 years, Senior Staff for 1 year, Program Director for 4 years and is now serving as the Executive Director. Cody has a lot of love and passion for God and Camp Istrouma. Cody’s favorite thing about working at camp is that the Lord gets to use him to impact people’s lives and that he gets to work at the most beautiful place on this Earth. In his free time, Cody likes to spend time with his wife Mary and their son Crue. Cody is always working to strengthen his relationship with Christ by serving others, worshiping, and prayer. Cody’s favorite Bible verse is John 3:14-15, “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”

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 Nicholas Edmonson - Program Director

Nick Edmonson was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies. Nick started as a camper at Camp Istrouma in 3rd grade and has been at Camp Istrouma ever since. Nick was brought on to Summer Staff at 16 years old as activity staff. He served 2 years as activity staff, 1 year as a cabin leader, 1 year as senior staff, and has served as Assistant and Program Director since. Nick's favorite thing about working at Camp Istrouma is helping campers and staff live out the CI Mission Statement of, "Forming Friendships, Making Disciples, and Impacting Lives Forever." Nick likes to spend his time pursuing higher education, 

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Steven Mylie - Assistant Program Director

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Janet "Mama J" Oufnac - Food Service Manager

Colton Miller - Facilities Manager

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