John Tilley, Executive Director, “Old Man Tilley,” as he sometimes refers to himself as, came to Coniston in November of 1999. John started camp work as a summer counselor in 1982. Originally from South Carolina, John has worked at camps in North Carolina, Kentucky, Utah, California and Pennsylvania. John’s wife, Tricia was raised in Concord, NH and they were both happy to return to the Granite State. They have two daughters Emma and Annie who campers see around camp each summer. John has become integrated into the local New London community outside of camp with his Rotary affiliation and his passion for chatting at the local coffee shop. john@coniston.org

Jennifer Deasy, Assistant Director, better known to the camp community as JD, she worked at Coniston in the 90’s as the water ski director while earning her degree in Education at Colby Sawyer College. After working with students in both college admissions and residence life, JD happily returned to Coniston in 2001. She administers summer camp including CIT & LIT programs, staff selection & training, program development and is our on-site photographer for the website, postcards and calendar! As a YMCA camper long ago, and past employee of the Concord YMCA she values our affiliation and provides the YMCA Youth in Government caucus for our local high schools. JD is a NH native… but a Yankees fan, how did that happen? Email JD at jen@coniston.org.

Lorraine Newcomb, Registrar, Lorraine joined the Coniston team in 2000. Lorraine is the go-to person if you are looking for registration information or anything concerning camp operations. Parents get ready for info from Lorraine all winter long. She’s fair and focused on getting everyone possible into camp… know that bribes don’t work regarding the waitlist (believe us, people have tried)! Lorraine's two children have attended and worked at Coniston. Lorraine and her husband Joe are lifelong residents of the Croydon/Grantham area. From working in the school systems to being on the school board, Lorraine knows everyone! In her spare time, Lorraine is found working on her log home… the home that she and her husband built themselves… want to know how to get bark off a tree, just ask Lorraine! registrar@coniston.org

Jane Amey, After School Director, Jane was born and raised in southern New Jersey. She transplanted herself to Vermont for 18 years where she taught Health and Physical Education while raising 3 wonderful children. Jane recently moved to New Hampshire and initially started working for us as Site Supervisor in our New London After School Program and in Spring 2005 was promoted to After School Director. Jane manages our 5 After School Programs, the hiring and training of staff, the registrations and billing and all aspects of directing the program that services about 100 children every day. Her experience as a parent and as an educator helps us improve our programming with After-School every step of the way! A fun fact you may not know is that Jane is a regular visitor to Hawaii – just ask…she’d love to tell you why! You can contact Jane at childcare@coniston.org.

Aaron Turner, Facilities Director, Aaron came to Coniston in 2001 from a local contracting company. His experience and knowledge are helping Coniston perform and work better. Aaron and his wife Roxanne, who has also worked at Coniston, are local to the Grantham area. They are the proud parents of two boys who have just started to participate in the Coniston camping experience! Aaron is a devoted hockey dad… loves his motorcycle… and is an avid Buffalo Bills fan… NY support again for a NH native, is it in the water?!

Dave Savio, Maintenance, Dave is a key player on our maintenance team and continues a family lineage. Dave's in-laws have also worked at Coniston over the years, Ed Hutchins, worked in Maintenance and built most of the buildings for the Dudley Family in the 40's and 50's. Dave’s knowledge and experience helps us to update facilities and add new areas to camp each year. Things keep looking better and better. Dave is well known for wiping out the clutter and overgrowth around the camp facilities. Because of him we have a new cleaning catch phrase… just “Savio it!”

Gene Lee, Maintenance, Gene grew up in New London has stayed in the area, and can give you many stories about the local history or is happy to brag about his granddaughter. He has been with Coniston since 2004. An all around fix-it guy, Gene is hard working and loves making things better for the kids and the summer staff. As a huge New England sports fan, he’s happy to give grief to the Yankees & Buffalo Bills supporters in the office!