Meet CHIEF

Duane Blasdel, camp director

Duane R. Blasdel (AKA "CHIEF") is the full-time Camp Director for MAPLERIDGE Ranch. He has been involved in Student Ministry and working with kids for over 15 years and is a proud graduate of Liberty University. He is married to his Camp Sweet Heart, Tiana, who he met here at the Ranch in 1996. They have four beautiful daughters. Prior to becoming the Camp Director in 2012, he served as Student Pastor in Tampa and Nashville.

Duane is no stranger to the Ranch; his father, Mr. Pat, faithfully served here as Camp Director for over 34 years! Duane loves students, loves camp, loves the outdoors, and loves seeing God work in the lives of others. Oh… and he loves his Chacos and Starbucks Coffee!