Year-Round Staff
Meet the team that helps this ministry happen throughout the year
Jessica Gulseth
Executive Director
Jess is a Midwesterner! She’s lived as far North as North Dakota and as far South as Missouri. Born in Minnesota, graduated college in Minnesota but spent much of her childhood, and the last several years, in Central Iowa. “Both Minnesota and Iowa feel like home.” When free time finds her, she likes to play board games, “I always joke that 9/10 times I have a game on me and I’m always ready to play”. She loves to watch a good documentary and be creative. Sometimes creativity means crocheting and other times that means putting up a shiplap wall.
Jess has spent her professional years working in church settings with children, youth and families. She attributes her experience as a camp counselor and the work of the Spirit to her passion and call to ministry. She looks forward to seeing what God does in this next season for her, PRBC, and all those who love camp.
P.S. Many wonder if Jess is related to a Pastor Paul or Scott, and the answer is,no. It’s Jess Gulseth and they’re Guldseth.
Patricia Olson
Office & Financial Manager
Jerry McIlwain
Facilities & Maintenance Director
Jerry grew up in Monroe, Louisiana. At age 22 he joined the army and moved to New York. He currently has 40+ years of construction experience. He also ran his own business in Washington where he focused on siding, windows, and roofing. In 2008, he settled down in North Dakota near one of his daughters and her family. In addition to being a wonderful grandfather to his 14 grandchildren (12 boys and 2 girls), he has also played many roles in the ministry of Park River Bible Camp. From cooking for retreats to assisting in fixing leaks, installing floors and general maintenance he has done a little bit of everything. In 2017 he officially started as our Site Director.