Tommy Hoffman
Executive Director
Tommy’s experience as a Herzl Camp staff member shaped his Jewish identity and connection to the Jewish community. After a 30-year career wearing sport coats, he returned to lead Herzl Camp in 2024. As Executive Director, Tommy oversees camp management, strategic planning, board relations, recruitment, fundraising, and communicatons. Reach out any time to talk camp with Tommy!
Danya Kornblum
Senior Director of Camp & Culture
Danya grew up at Herzl Camp attending as a camper, summer staff, and Mama Ozo. After many years overseeing Jewish day camps, she returned to Herzl in 2023. Danya oversees our summer counseling staff and works closely with our families throughout the year in order to best serve our campers’ needs.
Gary Kibort
Senior Operations Director
As a child, Gary felt one year of Herzl Camp was enough but became a Herzl Camp lifer as an adult. Gary joined our team in 2005 and has held many positions. Today, he manages our finances, properties, and security, ensuring that campers and staff are in a safe and secure environment.
Michael Arato
Director of Program Innovation
Michael grew up as a camper and staff at Beber Camp, one of our fellow independent Wisconsin Jewish camps. Michael returned to the camp world in 2023 to oversee and expand our activity areas. Michael is focused on creating high quality, skill building programs for campers.
Wendy Clyman
Financial Coordinator
While Wendy was never a Herzl camper as a child, it took just one Family Camp weekend to get her hooked! She joined Herzl Camp’s team in 2013 and is the backbone of our registration and donation systems. Reach out to Wendy when you need help with your camp tuition payments, scholarship award or to make a donation.
Brooke Diamond
Director of Administration & Marketing
Brooke didn’t attend Herzl Camp as a camper—something she still holds against her parents—but she’s excited to finally spend time at camp! After many years in marketing, she joined the team in 2025 to manage our fundraising and marketing initiatives. Reach out to Brooke to talk about how to support camp or help spread the word!
Demi Fine
Assistant Director
Demi grew up at Herzl Camp as a camper, Ozo, staff member, and Mama Ozo. She joined the year-round team in 2025 and brings her passion for camp into every detail. Demi supports camper and staff experiences, Family Camp, and helps coordinate scheduling and logistics throughout the summer. She’s always working to make camp feel like home!
David Getzkin
Operations Manager
David recently joined our year-round team in 2023 after many years as summer staff. David’s natural talent for logistics and details shines through in his work to keep our facility in top shape, manage our food service, and camper and staff transportation.
Kelsey Lyons
Director of Health Services
Kelsey is excited to return to Herzl this summer—her family has long enjoyed time at their cabin in Webster, and she’s thrilled to be part of camp. With over 20 years in healthcare, she currently works as an ER nurse at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse, WI. Kelsey leads our Marp team to make sure every camper has a safe and healthy summer. Reach out to Kelsey with any health-related questions!
Beth Shapiro
Mental Health Consultant
Beth joined our team in 2018 and is here to help your family prepare for success at camp. A private practice psychotherapist in Minneapolis, Beth coaches staff around providing extra support for campers with mental and emotional health needs.
Brad Spafford
Facility Manager
Brad joined our team in 2014 and cares for our facility in Webster, Wisconsin. From snowplowing to painting, Brad and team manage over 150 acres and more than 60 buildings.