The Camp Blue Skies Team

Founder & Board of Directors President

As the founder of Camp Blue Skies Foundation, Dick is responsible for the foundation’s management and sustainability and for ensuring campers’ health and safety. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors. Dick works in commercial real estate. He has served in charitable leadership roles, including organizations helping people with developmental disabilities.

Executive Director

In June, Kim Conroy joined the Camp Blue Skies team as its first Executive Director. As a longtime leader with the YMCA of Greater Charlotte and Executive Director of YMCA Camp Thunderbird, Kim brings a wealth of experience in camp operations, risk management, and strategic planning. Her responsibilities include hiring and managing staff, fundraising, and fiscal management. She reports to the Board of Directors.

Operations Director

Rebecca’s background is in nonprofit management, with experience in working with camps and foundation boards. She is responsible for managing databases of donors, campers, and volunteers and overseeing nonprofit management best practices, including strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and policies/procedures.

Camp Director

Jim’s entrepreneurial and fitness professional background adds a unique perspective to the Camp Blue Skies team. As a volunteer and program instructor, he has been extensively involved with Camp Blue Skies since 2012. In 2018, Jim was named Camp Director and will be responsible for all camp operations, including overseeing issues related to staff, campers, volunteers, and program instructors.

Recruiting & Outreach Director

Christina Orr has worked in human resources and recruiting for over 20 years, with experience in the manufacturing and non-profit sectors, including organizations serving people with developmental disabilities. She loves spending time with family and friends, especially outdoors, taking advantage of the beautiful scenery in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. She also enjoys live music, travel, and pampering her dogs.

Camp Logistics Coordinator

After volunteering at Camp Blue Skies for many years, Christie joined the team in 2016. She runs Command Center during camp and the camp store. Christie also occasionally leads line dancing classes at camp. She is a Group Home Manager for InReach.

Finance & Administration Director

Holly maintains the accounting records, including donations and camper fees. She answers the main phone and manages other organization correspondence. Her background includes public accounting, along with organizational leadership and treasury experience with community and disability-related nonprofit groups.

Development Director

Amy comes with years of experience fundraising for nonprofit organizations in the Charlotte area. She oversees the organization’s fundraising plan and is responsible for the pursuit of grants, the year-end solicitation campaign, and managing donor relations.

Events Director

Mary Tinkey, who was Camp Blue Skies’ first Volunteer Director, rejoined the team as Events Director in 2018. Mary is responsible for Hoops for Camp, Cornhole for Camp, Hooked on Camp, and special events. She also works with the Blue Skies Boosters.

Volunteer Coordinator

After several years of volunteering with Camp Blue Skies, Kristin has recently joined the team. She works closely with Christina to recruit, train, and manage volunteers for all camp sessions. Her background is in Therapeutic Recreation, working with individuals of varying  abilities. She loves spending time with her family, dogs, and traveling.

Health Services Manager

April has been part of the Camp Blue Skies family since 2017, first as a volunteer nurse and later as the Weekend Camp Head Nurse. With a background in emergency and forensic medicine and leadership on the Novant Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner team, she brings strong clinical experience and compassionate care to her role. As a nursing instructor, April is passionate about training others and promoting the highest safety standards. Inspired by her grandson with autism, she is deeply committed to creating inclusive, joyful opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Program Coordinator

A Charlotte native, Ryan has been part of the Camp Blue Skies family since 2019, first as a volunteer and now as Program Coordinator. He has worked in the fitness industry since 2015 and holds certifications including Autism Exercise Specialist, ACE Special Populations, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Exercise, and Registered Behavior Technician, and has been CPR/AED certified since 2005.

Ryan’s passion for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities has guided his work leading programs for Autism After 18, The Exceptional Foundation of Charlotte, and other organizations. He brings energy, expertise, and empathy to every activity, helping campers thrive and have fun.

Health Services Assistant

With over 30 years of experience in long-term care, Kimberly brings deep expertise and compassion to the Camp Blue Skies team. She has dedicated her career to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), leading large healthcare teams and ensuring the well-being of residents. As an accomplished Assistant Director of Nursing, her strengths in staff training, policy development, and quality assurance reflect her lifelong commitment to exceptional care and creating environments where everyone can thrive.