Meet the Tapawingo Staff

Brad Schmidt, Operational Manager: Brad has been serving as Operation Manager since 1997. Brad is responsible for the day to day operations of Camp Tapawingo as well as implementing strategies and vision to keep Tapawingo a place of joy for our guests.
Brad and Jane have been married since 1988 and have raised two sons. When Brad is not finding leaks in the water system he likes to find new places to travel, new places to eat, and time to spend with his family.

Jane Schmidt, Food Service & Program Director: Jane has worked as Food Service Director since 1998 and as Program Director since 2014. In addition to food service, Jane is responsible to support the vision strategies of Camp Tapawingo through program and staff development. Jane has been married to Brad since 1988 and together they have raised two sons. Jane enjoys good conversations, reading and writing, planning the next vacation and time spent with friends and family.


Marlene enjoys gardening and going for walks.

In Jennifer’s spare time she enjoys reading, cooking and watching movies.