Summer Staff Members

Brooks Vereen

Program DirectorReturners

Brooks began at Ridgecrest in 2009 as a Turtleback camper. Brooks has served in various staff roles as a Turtleback Counselor, as a Thunderhead counselor, as the Rattlesnake Tribal Leader, and as the Thunderhead Tribal Leader this past summer. This summer he is excited to step in a new role as the Program Director! Brooks from Atlanta, Georgia and a recent graduate from Ole Miss.

You're stuck on a deserted island and you can only bring three items with you. What three items are you bringing?

Lebron James 2016 Finals Game 7 highlights, Cajun chicken pasta, and a bible.

If you could have any fictional character as a mentor/friend, who would it be?

Ferris Bueller

What's your go to fast food order?

Cookout tray - cheeseburger, double Cajun wrap, and a Cheerwine

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

I'm most looking forward to finally working alongside of the amazing staff team that has been built over this past year.

What is your prayer for the summer?

That every staffer and camper at Ridgecrest would feel the presence of the Lord when they walk through the gates of camp - that they would be forever impacted from their time here at Ridgecrest.