Full-Time Staff

The ministry at Doe River Gorge requires the time, talents and abilities of a committed Board of Directors, a large host of energetic volunteers, approximately 100 summer staff and a team of 17 full-time staff. We look for staff who have a heart for God, a passion to reach the youth culture, and who desire to use their gifts and abilities to further this ministry.

The full-time year-round staff team directs the daily operation of the ministry and consists of the following team members:

Terry Maughon - President/Director (1987)
Terry is the Founder and Director of Doe River Gorge. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and served as Director of Youth Ministries at Grace Fellowship Church in Johnson City, Tennessee for sixteen years. Terry and his wife, Karen, have three children, Kara, Danielle and Michael.
Wayne Muncey - Facilities Director (1988)
The first full-time employee of DRG. He oversees all new construction as well as maintenance of facilities and grounds. Wayne and his wife, Michele, have four children and 3 grandchildren.
Ryan Vernon - Activities Director (1995)
As a result of working as a volunteer during Doe River Gorge's development, Ryan fell in love with the mountains, rock climbing, rappelling and hanging from ropes. After college he became the Activities Director and oversees the safe operation of high adventure and wilderness activities. He and his wife, Jennifer have two sons.
family photo | Dec 2009 Newsletter
Jeff Smythe - Assistant Activities Director (1999)
As a student at Moody Aviation in the late 80's and early 90's, Jeff and Pam Smythe were involved as volunteers in ministering to youth in the early days of Doe River Gorge. After seven years as missionary pilot in Guatemala with Mission Aviation Fellowship, Jeff and Pam joined the staff at Doe River Gorge. He and Pam have four children.
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Clif Jensen - Visual Media (1996)
Camp photographer, videographer, and web site manager. After graduating from Cedarville College and Moody Aviation, he and his wife Hannah were missionaries in Amazonas, Brazil with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) for 19 years. They have five children and nine grandchildren.
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Mark Milbourne - Technical Services (1997)
He graduated from Wheaton College in 1987 and worked for DuPont as a Systems Analyst. Mark manages the computer and AV systems and coordinates railroad operations. He and his wife, Nancy, have two children, Jon and Kate.
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David Jensen - Business Manager (2000)
David graduated from East Tennessee State University in August 2000 with a major in Accounting and a minor in Finance (B.B.A.). He spent eight of his growing up years serving with his family as missionaries to the people of Brazil. David and his wife, Kristen met at age 4 and are now enjoying the experience of parenting 4 boys of their own.
Creig Littleford - Chef
Creig has been cooking at the Gorge for several years now and spent 2 years working in food service at Milligan College before coming to Doe River fulltime. He and his wife, Melissa, met at age 15. They now have two children, Logan and Cassie.
Stephanie Penley - Administrative Assistant (2002)
Stephanie serves on the administrative team working with registrations and events. She has worked for several years with her church's children and youth programs. Stephanie is married to Seth, and has twin daughters, Olivia and Haley.
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Ken Stoltzfus - Director of Operations (1994)
Ken graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1988. During college he worked as a volunteer with Terry Maughon in youth ministry and helping with summer camps. Ken and his wife Carol have four children, Annie, Carly, Neil, and Reid.
Archie Proctor (2004)
Food Service Director/Guest Group Coordinator - Joined the full time staff after volunteering for 9 years. He has a construction background and owned his own retail business for 23 years. He and his wife, Linda have a daughter, Hannah, and a son, Chris, and three grandchildren.
David Legge - Assistant Activities Director (2004)
David graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Marshall University in 1991 and also took Bible courses through Moody Bible Institute. David and his wife Samantha moved into the East Tennessee area in 2001 so David could begin his training with Moody Aviation. He and Samantha have two daughters, Micah and Hannah, and a son, Joseph.
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Spencer Teal - Summer Staff Coordinator (2006)
Spencer graduated from Williams Baptist College in 2002 with a BA in Christian Ministries and is working on a Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary. He came to DRG as a summer staff counselor 1997-1999, and as counselor supervisor in 2002. He is also in charge of SALT and LEAD. Spencer and his wife, Nicole have four children.
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Shannon DeLoach - Assistant Activities Director (2008)
Shannon became involved as a volunteer with the programming department in 1994. He served locally in Carter County, TN for 12 years as a Deputy Sheriff. Shannon and his wife Ingrid have been involved with the youth at their local church and also participated in a mission team to Mexico in 1996.
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Grant Parker - Marketing (2009)
B.A. in Political Science from East Tennessee State University, working on a M.A. in Intercultural Studies. Has a background in local and global marketing, business, management, teaching, and sales. He has a passion for reaching the unreached with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Grant enjoys backpacking, snowboarding, soccer, studying God's word and thinking strategically. He and his wife Megan have two children.
Janna Hubbard - Registrar (2009)
Janna graduated from Milligan College in 2007 with a degree in Youth Ministry. She was a member of the 2007-8 summer staff. Janna and her husband Joshua have been serving as DRG hosts for guest groups, and have a daughter, Paisley.
Josh Hubbard - Program Logistics Coordinator (2010)
Joshua is currently a candidate for full-time staff at Doe River Gorge and has taken the necessary steps to join the full-time staff team. He will be filling a long needed position as the Program Logistics Coordinator and will be assisting with the organization's safety and security needs. Joshua and his wife Janna have a daughter, Paisley.
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Randy Nelson - Director of Ministry Advancement (2009)
A.A. Degree from Hiwassee College in 1991, and a B.S. Degree in Human Services at Tennessee Wesleyan College in 1993. Began his career in counseling and later helped raise financial support for the organizations he worked with. He also served five years in youth ministry in Orlando, FL. Randy and his wife Stephanie have four boys and a girl.
Allison Blackburn- Administrative Assistant (2010)
Allison first came to Doe River Gorge in 2003 as a Quester with her youth group from Houston, TX. She returned as summer staff in 2005 & 2006, and also served as a LEAD Counselor in 2008. Allison graduated from The University of North Texas in 2008 with a degree in Rehabilitation Studies and Human Services. Shortly after graduating Allison made Johnson City her new home where she now lives with her husband Steven.