Rev Spencer L. Lundgaard – Executive Director
Spencer is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church USA and comes to ACMNP from a highly selective Doctor of Ministry program at Asbury Theological Seminary where he visited cutting-edge ministries in the US and around the world as part of his doctoral research. Prior to his D.Min. program Spencer served for six years as an Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Marietta, GA where his involvement focused on a 300 member youth group, family ministries, and creating new worship services. Having worked at Cargill, Inc. as a sales representative before graduating from Princeton Theological Seminary, Spencer finds joy in helping people make deeper connections to their faith in the workplace, while also creating unique environments in which people can further their growth in Christ. Spencer is enthusiastic and well prepared to serve A Christian Ministry in the National Parks in the leadership role as Executive Director. Spencer and his wife, Melissa, are the parents to three beautiful children, Lauren, Kelsey and Luke.

Amy Bloomquist – Placement Coordinator
Amy fell in love with ACMNP after her first summer in Olympic National Park in 2006. After graduating from Northwest Nazarene University, Amy returned to ACMNP as a national recruiter in 2009 and “recruited herself” to volunteer again for a summer in Glacier National Park and 6 months in the US Virgin Islands. With a degree in Communications with Social Work and Business, as well as experience in volunteer management in organizations such as Love INC and World Vision, Amy is well equipped to step into this new role where she will be responsible for reviewing applications, offering placements, and maintaining a positive relationship with park concessionaires and their Human Resource Departments.

David Schaack – Director of Development
Dave Schaack comes to us with an extensive background in fundraising and will focus on ACMNP’s annual fund, planned giving, special gifts, and eventual capital campaigns. A North Dakota native but current resident of Denver, Dave has worked in the role of development with Compa Food Bank, Tennyson Center for Children and Families, and Healing Waters International. He loves the outdoors and is a serious bicyclist, golfer (scratch), and devout Christian with a son named Wolf. Dave holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing, an MBA from Colorado State University, and received a full scholarship to the University of Denver Emerging Leadership program. In regards to fundraising, he believes in the attitude that God ultimately will raise the money but we have to work as if it’s up to us.

Rachel Whitten - Recruiting Coordinator
Rachel first became involved with ACMNP during the summer of 2005, when she served in Grand Teton National Park. After her adventure in the Tetons, Rachel returned to Furman University, near Greenville, SC, to complete her degree in Sociology. Rachel graduated from Furman in 2007, and then moved to Colorado, where she combined her education and passion by working for Young Life and then for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. As the Recruiting Coordinator, Rachel continues to feed her adventurous spirit by overseeing all ACMNP recruiting efforts and maintaining year-round contact with over 100 colleges and universities across the country.

Lisa Larson - 2011/2012 Recruiter (October – March)
After serving with ACMNP on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, Lisa is excited to have the opportunity to share and spread a passion for ministry as a recruiter. She is a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, where she received a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance. Looking ahead, she hopes to attend seminary in preparation for long-term missions work overseas. ACMNP is excited to have her join our team!

Danielle Santoro - Administrative Assistant
Danielle first served with ACMNP in Grand Teton National Park in 2010. Her love for ACMNP's mission, as well as her own testimony as a Ministry Staff Member, led Danielle to join the National Office staff as our new Administrative Assistant. Prior to her arrival in Denver, she worked as a Quality Assurance Administrator with Sartorius Stedim in Long Island, NY. She is excellent with detail, organization and interpersonal skills. Since graduating in 2008 with her BA in Psychology and English, Danielle has acquired abundant experience with non-profit organizations including volunteer service with AmeriCorps, counseling troubled youth, and missions work with YWAM Charlotte's Discipleship Training School in India. These experiences have taught her that God does not call the equipped, but He equips the called.