MEET OUR STAFF
Our amazing and talented Summer Camp staff comes from all over, and ranges in age from 17-28. Our staff members are all trained, and have gone through a thorough reference and background check. Below is our leadership staff for 2013! Sister Krista von Borstel Executive Director |
An Oregon native born and raised in North Central Oregon, on a wheat and cattle ranch that has been in the family since 1886. Sister Krista von Borstel attended Oregon State University to receive her bachelors in Education, Portland State University for a fifth year in Art Education and Lewis and Clark College for a Masters in Public Administration. After graduating from Oregon State she entered the religious community of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon in Beaverton Oregon in 1980. She began teaching at St. Mary of the Valley High School, now known as Valley Catholic High School and in 1987 became Vice Principal at the school. She added Athletic Directing duties in 1993. In 1995 Sister Krista was invited to become a member of the Executive Board of CYO/Camp Howard. In 1997 the position of Executive Director became available and Sister Krista applied for it. Sister Krista von Borstel has been with CYO since 1997. One of her most memorable life adventures was to ride a mule to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in 1991. She enjoys trap shooting and enjoys teaching the sport. She is also an avid golfer. |
 Bill Fogarty Camp Howard Director |
Bill Fogarty grew up in North Portland where he attended both Holy Cross and St. Cecilia (Queen of Peace) parish schools and participated in several CYO sports including baseball, basketball and football. After graduating from Jefferson High School he enlisted in the Navy and enjoyed traveling to many interesting parts of the world. Upon his return to Oregon Bill attended both Portland State University and the University of Oregon where he earned a Bachelors degree in Recreation & Park Management. After graduation he began his working career in the public sector serving as both a staff member and later as an administrator with senior centers operated by both the City of Eugene and the City of Lebanon, OR. Following his brief tenure in the senior services field he transitioned to the private sector where he established a highly rewarding and successful 25-year career in the travel industry. While working in travel Bill enjoyed roles as diverse as travel agent, group tour escort, sales manager, systems administrator and director of operations. In joining the CYO/Camp Howard staff as the new Camp Director, Bill returns to his roots in community based recreation.
Bill currently lives in NW Portland with his wife Caroline and their three children, John-Patrick (JP), Nora & Clare. The Fogarty’s are active members of St. Juan Diego Parish and the children currently attend Gonzaga University, University of Portland and Jesuit HS respectively. Away from work Bill is very active in parish, school and community ministries and programs. He is currently a Eucharistic Ministry Coordinator and Lector at St. Juan Diego Parish and has held roles on Pastoral Council, School Advisory Council and Strategic Planning Council for both St. Pius X and St. Juan Diego parishes. Bill also enjoys working as a parent volunteer with CYO, Jesuit athletics and has been a parent leader for 10 years with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in support of his kids and their peers. He is enjoying the challenge of adding to the positive legacy Camp Howard has established in Oregon over the last 60 years. |
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