Our Beginnings (click to see detail)
Our Beginnings (click to hide detail)
A Dedication to a Dream
In the fall of 2009, a group of teenagers from the Athens, Georgia area desired to travel to Jamaica to help serve that nation by building homes in poor, outlying areas. Due to liability restrictions by the local governments, they were prohibited from this humanitarian endeavor; however, they would not be deterred. Each teen had benefited from their annual stay at The Swamp for many years, where despite the high costs, a handful of participants from Jamaica traveled every year to camp with them. Thinking of these Jamaican campers, the teens considered the idea of “taking The Swamp to the Jamaicans instead of the Jamaicans coming to The Swamp.” And so, they did...and upon their return from a successful week of teaching 77 Jamaicans the intricacies of camp during the summer of 2010, the concept of Swamp Corps was conceived with the mission of teaching kids around the world community- and character-building skills.
We honor their dream and their exploits.
Our Board of Directors (click to see detail)
Our Board of Directors (click to hide detail)
Gerry Fredrick has worked in organizational management and consulting for over 35 years working with both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Gerry has been a member of a number of executive teams and has been valued for his ability to lead both strategy and execution of critical initiatives. His roles have included Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer. His career includes 10 years with HOPE worldwide where he served as CAO & CFO. He has worked in a variety of industries including professional services firms, non-government humanitarian organizations, consumer electronics companies, banking corporations, national associations and the public sector. He continues to provide management consulting services in those areas. For more information on Fredrick Consulting, Inc. go to www.FredrickHRConsulting.com.
Gerry served in the U. S. Air Force as an air operations specialist from 1964 -1968. He received both bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Ragin’ Cajuns) and has completed extensive doctoral coursework in organizational and human resources management at Louisiana State University.
Gerry has served as an elder in the Churches of Christ for over 20 years and now serves on the leadership group of the Northview Church of Christ. Along with his wife and children, Gerry played a role in the founding of the Sydney (Australia) Church of Christ in 1982.
Gerry has been married to his lovely wife Jeannie for over 43 years. Jeannie and Gerry have 3 children, Mark, Lora and Philip and 4 grandchildren, Grayson, Ella Clare, Adelaide and Reese.
Gerry served in the U. S. Air Force as an air operations specialist from 1964 -1968. He received both bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Ragin’ Cajuns) and has completed extensive doctoral coursework in organizational and human resources management at Louisiana State University.
Gerry has served as an elder in the Churches of Christ for over 20 years and now serves on the leadership group of the Northview Church of Christ. Along with his wife and children, Gerry played a role in the founding of the Sydney (Australia) Church of Christ in 1982.
Gerry has been married to his lovely wife Jeannie for over 43 years. Jeannie and Gerry have 3 children, Mark, Lora and Philip and 4 grandchildren, Grayson, Ella Clare, Adelaide and Reese.
Jeff Mueller was born in Davenport, IA in 1962. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology where he studied Architecture and Civil Engineering, culminating in a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He has worked as a Civil Engineer for 20 years in both the public and private sector.
He presently serves as the City Engineer for the City of Norcross, Georgia. He has been married for 25 years to Jessica Mueller and has two college aged children, Leslie and Henry, who thoroughly enjoyed The Swamp during their teen years.
Jeff Mueller
City Engineer of Norcross, Georgia
476 Westhampton Drive
Tucker, Georgia 30084
He presently serves as the City Engineer for the City of Norcross, Georgia. He has been married for 25 years to Jessica Mueller and has two college aged children, Leslie and Henry, who thoroughly enjoyed The Swamp during their teen years.
Jeff Mueller
City Engineer of Norcross, Georgia
476 Westhampton Drive
Tucker, Georgia 30084
Jeff Reese, after graduating from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Economics in 1984, worked in the insurance industry and financial services in various capacities until entering the full time ministry with his wife Ashley in 1994. They served the church in Nashville, led the church in Memphis, and then ultimately were called to serve in Atlanta in late 1996. They served the members in the southern part of Atlanta until 2004. Jeff served on the board of Faith Fellowship Christian Church (now Atlanta Metropolitan Christian Church) while living in McDonough, GA. Since moving to Marietta, Georgia, Jeff and his family are part of the North River Church of Christ.
Jeff has been married to Ashley for 18 years and they have two teenage children together, Kennedy and Sydney, who are both raving fans of The Swamp. In addition, Jeff also has a daughter, Hilary, who is a junior opera major at the University of Tennessee. Jeff holds the position of Executive Director with LegalShield. He specializes in offering legal plans and identity theft protection to employers and employees all over the southeast. Jeff is also an active real estate investor in the Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding county areas.
Jeff Reese
Executive Director
Legal Shield
3932 Plantation Drive
Marietta, GA 30062
reesejt@aol.com
404-384-8064
Jeff has been married to Ashley for 18 years and they have two teenage children together, Kennedy and Sydney, who are both raving fans of The Swamp. In addition, Jeff also has a daughter, Hilary, who is a junior opera major at the University of Tennessee. Jeff holds the position of Executive Director with LegalShield. He specializes in offering legal plans and identity theft protection to employers and employees all over the southeast. Jeff is also an active real estate investor in the Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding county areas.
Jeff Reese
Executive Director
Legal Shield
3932 Plantation Drive
Marietta, GA 30062
reesejt@aol.com
404-384-8064
Paul Peeler is a partner and member advisor with Integrated Financial Group, one of the largest independent financial planning and advisory firms in the southeast . Paul has more than 22 years in the financial services industry. His clients include individuals, closely-held businesses, retirement plans, as well as family and non-profit foundations. Paul's work involves cash flow, risk management, portfolio planning and management, tax minimization, legacy planning, and philanthropy planning.
Paul serves on the Board of Directors at Cornerstone Church of Christ in Duluth, Georgia. He serves on the Advisory Board for Integrated Financial Group and is on the Advisory Board for Mountain Park Demolay.
Paul is a 1989 graduate of the University of Georgia. His family includes his wife, Michele, and children, Tucker and Samantha. They call the Mountain Park area of Gwinnett County home.
Paul serves on the Board of Directors at Cornerstone Church of Christ in Duluth, Georgia. He serves on the Advisory Board for Integrated Financial Group and is on the Advisory Board for Mountain Park Demolay.
Paul is a 1989 graduate of the University of Georgia. His family includes his wife, Michele, and children, Tucker and Samantha. They call the Mountain Park area of Gwinnett County home.
Our Staff (click to see detail)
Our Staff (click to hide detail)
Executive Director
Program Director
Jeff comes to Swamp Corps with over 23 years of service, working with youth of all ages. He has been involved in the planning and leadership of The Swamp for 12 of those years. He has been a full-time and volunteer youth minister and has worked with kids in the Greater Atlanta, Denver, Kansas City and Athens areas. He holds a Bachelor degree in Chemistry from the University of Georgia and a Masters of Science in Operations Management from Georgia State University. Jeff has worked with the likes of The Coca-Cola Company, Scientific Atlanta, Atlanta Church of Christ, Frito-Lay, and Power Partners holding various operations management positions and comes to Swamp Corps with much needed project management, train-the-trainer, budgeting, and leadership skills.
His passion is to see the world made a better place by working with tomorrow's leaders today.
Email Jeff
Cell: 706-818-5842
His passion is to see the world made a better place by working with tomorrow's leaders today.
Email Jeff
Cell: 706-818-5842
Operations/Logistics Manager
Volunteer/Part-Time
Wade comes to Swamp Corps with over 17 years of experience in the entertainment business and a passion for helping people. After a stint in Hollywood, he moved eastward where he has managed staging, lighting and sound for various places, most recently for the University of Georgia. His current role as Technical Sales Representative for Barbizon Lighting, one of the world's largest production lighting companies, just adds to his knowledge of "shows on the road." His combination of experience and passion makes him a perfect match for this organization. Currently, Wade volunteers his services on-site with the Corps managing the acquisition, shipment and care of equipment; supporting all equipment and logistical needs to meet porcess agendas; and coordinating adult participant activities on the trips.
Email Wade
Cell: 404-583-3779
Email Wade
Cell: 404-583-3779
Participant Coordinator
Volunteer/Part-Time
Samantha comes to Swamp Corps with a deep passion for our mission and helping campers. She has attended The Swamp since she was six years old and has served in every position available for each age group. She is a sophomore at the University of Georgia pursuing a major in Social Work and Non-Profit Management. She has traveled to Juarez, Mexico with Casa Por Cristo, Nairobi, Kenya with HOPE Youth Corps, and all Swamp Corps trips to date.
Email Samantha
Cell: 706-818-2232
Email Samantha
Cell: 706-818-2232
Our 501(c)3 Status (click to see detail)
Our 501(c)3 Status (click to see detail)
Swamp Corps is the generative arm of Swamp Camp Services, Inc. aka The Swamp, currently an integrated auxiliary of Atlanta Church of Christ, Inc., a Publication 78 listed organization.
Our EIN/Tax ID is 58-2381032.
Our EIN/Tax ID is 58-2381032.