About JOEC

JOEC TEAM

Mike McGinty, Executive Director
Email: mike.mcginty@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 226

JOEC Leadership and Development

Mike Lawler, Director
Email: mike.lawler@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 293

Toni Williams, Client Relationship Manager - Corporate
Email: toni.williams@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 224

Elliott Blodgett, Client Relationship Manager - Young Adult / University
Email: elliott.blodgett@joec.org  - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 231

Matt Duvall, Leadership Program Coordinator
Email:  matt.duvall@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 296

Virginia Bialowas, Leadership Administrative Coordinator
Email:  virginia.bialowas@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 248

JOEC Youth Programs

Amy Thompson, Director
Email: amy.thompson@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 233

Kevin Hackman, Client Relationship Manager
Email: kevin.hackman@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 234

Jack Murphy, Camps Program Director
Email: jack.murphy@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 232

Nate Hirt,  Outdoor Education Program Director
Email: nate.hirt@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 238

Maggie Maust, Youth Programs Administrative Coordinator
Email:  maggie.maust@joec.org- Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 221

Jess Burke, Special Needs Coordinator                                                                              Email: jess.burke@joec.org- Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 265

Finance / Administration

Michelle Slocum, Finance and Administration Director
Email: michelle.slocum@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 228

Sue Watson, Finance Manager
Email: sue.watson@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 227

Facilities

Rob Miller, Facilities Director
Email: rob.miller@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 242  

Jon Slocum, Adventure Systems and Safety Manager
Email: jon.slocum@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 235 

JOEC Foundation

Mike McGinty, Foundation Executive Director
Email: mike.mcginty@joec.org - Phone: 800-300-7094 Ext 226

Leadership Team Bios  

Mike McGinty, Executive Director

Mike became the Executive Director in 2002 after 7+ years at JOY serving in the roles of Camp/Retreats Director, Student Leadership Coordinator, and outdoor educator. Prior to his experience at JOY, Mike built up his camping background at The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp, a camp for children with cancer and blood diseases, as well as two Ohio camps, Camp Akita and Camp Wanake. He holds a Masters Degree in Nonprofit Management from Regis University and a B.S. Degree in Education from Miami University. Contact Mike at: mike.mcginty@joec.org .

Mike Lawler, Director of Leadership & Development

Mike is the newest member of JOEC’s leadership team.  He became Director of Leadership and Development in the fall of 2008.  He brings to JOY 26 years of business experience.  As a Senior Vice President in the banking business he understands the needs, struggles and growth opportunities many of our corporate clients are experiencing.  Mike brings a successful career of personnel and business development to JOEC's Leadership and Development programs.  Mike received his B.A. in Psychology from Hobart College in Geneva, NY.  Mike’s passions away from work include his family and cycling.  Contact Mike at Mike.Lawler@joec.org.

Amy Thompson, Director of Youth Services

Amy became the Director in 2002 after two years as the Associate Director of Camping and Retreats. She discovered her passion for the camping field after two years at the YMCA of the Rockies. She has completed her Master's in Recreation Management from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and a non-profit certificate from Duke University. A former bobcat at Ohio University she has the mid-west at heart. Contact Amy at: amy.thompson@joec.org

Michelle Slocum, Finance Director

In addition to her educational background Michelle brings to Joy over six years of non-profit experience in finance, human resources, and operations and over ten years of accounting and marketing experience in the for-profit sector. Her love for the outdoors came from photographing nature during her travels across the US and while hiking and mountain biking with her husband in the North Carolina mountains. Other hobbies include kayaking and canoeing with her three schnauzers. Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina Michelle is a tarheel at heart but admits there is nothing like a white Christmas in the mid-west. Contact Michelle at michelle.slocum@joec.org

Rob Miller, Facilities Director

Rob developed a love for building while assisting his father on some building projects while growing up. Upon graduation from high school, he went to work in the graphics arts industry for a company in Cincinnati, Ohio for 12+ years, all the while doing building & remodeling projects on the side. In 1996, he became a 50% partner of MAIKER: Building & Remodeling. In 1999, after having served some of JOEC’s building & remodeling needs as a private contractor, Rob became a full time member of the maintenance department, where he continues to accept the challenges of the facilities needs from day to day. Contact Rob at rob.miller@joec.org

Jon Slocum, Adventure & Safety Manager

Jon Slocum was born in Huntsville, Alabama.  He earned a B.S. degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. He has 15 years of business experience, 13 years as a district/territory manager in the rental car industry and two years in sales and advertising.  He is an instructor and division chair for the American Canoe Association and teaches canoeing and kayaking.  He is a first aid and CPR instructor for the American Red Cross.  He is the Adventure & Safety Manager. jon.slocum@joec.org