Our Team
God has blessed Truett Conference Center & Camp with incredible volunteers and workers. Here are some of the key members and how to contact them!
Phillip Yarborough
Director
828-389-8828 (ext 4)
Phillip began working at Truett Conference Center & Camp in September 2021. He brings several summers of camp experience and had most recently served as an Associate Pastor at a Baptist church in North Carolina. With his combination of experience, passion for adventure in the outdoors, and ministry Phillip is continually improving Truett’s summer camps and internship program.
In his free time, Phillip is always looking for the next adventure in God’s great outdoors along with his wife and daughter.
Susie Greear
Guest Services
828-389-8828 (ext 1)
Susie joined the Truett team in October 2022. Her role in Guest Services ties in with her previous work experience in accounting, business administration, and hospitality. This suits the role perfectly and she is adding great value to the camp. Susie is also excited to continue to grow in her faith and following God’s path through her home church and working in a Christian environment.
Susie and her husband, Bill, moved to the mountains in 2015. They love being in God’s wonder-filled nature. She also enjoys reading, visiting the many great antique shops in the area, and cheering for her favorite football team, Alabama.
Blake Hughes
Facilities & Maintenance Manager
Blake was born and raised in nearby Blairsville, Georgia and grew up in the church at New Union Baptist Church. Blake served for nearly a year as an intern. During that time he showed a strong initiative and work ethic, particularly with tasks involved with improving the camp and maintaining it. In August 2022 he joined the team as the Facilities & Maintenance Manager. He loves being involved in the outreach and ministry of Truett. With a diverse set of skills, he’s a great addition to the team.
Blake loves spending time in God’s great outdoors whether it be hunting, fishing, or working. He’s always up for making new friends, so make sure to say hi to him the next time you visit Truett.
Quincy Shephard
Summer Camp Coordinator
828-389-8828 (ext 3)
Quincy is a servant of Christ, graduate of Western Carolina University, and Summer Camp Coordinator. He first came to us in 2019 when the Lord laid it on his heart to give camp ministry a try. Everr since he has been a faithful and valuable member of our summer camps.
Now, he seeks to maintain, improve, and add to the great experience Truett provides each summer camp guest. He greatly enjoys being party of a ministry that gives adults and children an experience with the Lord through outdoor experiences.
Tammy Eisenman
Hospitality Coordinator
Tammy first visited Truett as a volunteer in 2018. She returned over the years, with each visit deepening her love for the camp’s ministry. When she came as a volunteer in 2023, external circumstances stretched a planned stay of three weeks into multiple months. The Lord opened the door for her to be added to our full-time staff starting in January 2024.
As our Hospitality Coordinator, Tammy is using her experience as one of our phenomenal volunteers to coordinate our volunteers, oversee housekeeping, and food service. We’re extremely grateful to have Tammy on our staff, and know you will be too!
MATT BRUBAKER
Communications & Retreats Coordinator
828-389-8828 (ext 2)
Matt joined the Truett team in January 2019. As Operations & Special Programs Coordinator he enjoys helping guests have a memorable experience. But more importantly, he loves seeing people of all ages grow closer to God. In his free time, Matt enjoys writing novels, woodworking, talking about Tolkien, and hiking.
RISE LEADERS
Our RISE Leadership Program is an 11 month program designed to give young men and women the opportunity to grow in their faith and have hands-on experience with ministry.
The program normally starts mid-September. We encourage applications at least six months in advance.
Bryson Hughes
Bryson is from Northern Georgia, where he attended New Union Baptist Church for many years. He’s been a RISE Leader since fall 2022. God has given Bryson both a passion and ability to serve others. His love for the outdoors was initially found through time spent with his family in God’s Creation. Camp ministry is a wonderful union of his skills, passions, and faith in Christ.
Rebekah Hubley
Rebekah grew up in Habersham County, Georgia. She recently graduated from Young Harris College with a degree in Communication Studies. During college, she attended Vertical Church and has continued to do so. Camp Ministry has long held a special place in Rebekah’s heart. She went to a summer camp in Georgia for several summers as a youth and later served as a camp counselor for two summers. During 2024, she was part of Truett’s summer staff and did an excellent job. Being a RISE Leader is her next step in camp ministry and growing as a person.
Ray Newton
Ray was born in the Philippines, where his parents were serving as missionaries. He grew up in Waxhaw, NC. Ray enjoys Motocross, mountain biking, pickleball, and working outside. His skills and experience in Graphic Design and Photography are a great asset to the camp. Ray has recently worked at Camp Cedar Cliff in Asheville, NC for two summers, where he discovered his love for Camp Ministry. Ray has been part of the RISE Leadership program since September 2023.
abigail Troyer
Hailing from Cookeville, Tennessee, Abigail spent her high school years very involved with her local church, Hope in Christ. In the summer of 2022, her church attended a Youth Camp week at Truett Conference Center & Camp. She saw the valuable work of the camp’s ministry first-hand and applied to be part of its summer staff. We recognized her huge heart for people and ministry and she became a key part of our summer staff in 2023 and 2024. Abigail began as a RISE Leader in fall 2024.
Nelson Shwe
Nelson was born in a refugee camp in Thailand before residing in High Point, North Carolina. He graduated from North Greenville University with a degree in Digital Media. He enjoys a variety of pastimes and recreational activities, ranging from barefoot running to photography. As a RISE intern since 2024, Nelson aims to gain the tools, skills, and experience needed to be equipped for whatever God has planned for him, whether in ministry or a vocational field.
Joshua edwards
Joshua was raised in Adel, Georgia. He is excited to take further steps in pursuing his goal of a career in Christian camping.
Joshua has previous experience at other camps in the realms of retail and food service. This will be put to use and honed further during his time with Truett.
