ABOUT

Stan Dobbs is the founder of Apartment Life, Lionheart, and Skylark. After a career in the computer industry, Stan attended seminary in Fort Worth, Texas and developed a passion for serving apartment communities while on staff at a church. His passion is to birth and develop "business-try" visions which are spiritually effective, scalable and sustainable via integrated business models. He lives in the Dallas area with his wife, Vicky.

Sarah spent the last ten years in the corporate sector, providing operational excellence and driving productivity and project management. After a series of events that only God could orchestrate, she has happily made her home with Skylark, where she is helping to scale the behind-the-scenes operations while getting the team ready to grow! Sarah holds a B.S. from Texas A&M (WHOOP!) along with an M.B.A. and M.S. from Texas Woman’s University. She grew up going to camp every summer and was “that camper” who did not want to jump around and yell chants and cheers. Sarah is passionate about building up moms who work outside the home and ministering to their unique challenges and needs. She firmly believes in learning to say “no” in a world that continually demands more. When she’s not at work you can find her in her happiest place - somewhere outside with her husband, two young kids, and dog, most likely needing more caffeine (and even more grace).

Kyle was born and raised in Alabama (Roll Tide!). For 13 years, he attended church, but it wasn’t until a youth pastor shared the gospel with him on a church retreat that he was overwhelmed by his need for Jesus as Lord and Savior. A call to the ministry was confirmed as Kyle worked at a summer camp throughout college, and another major life event also happened at camp for Kyle – he met his future wife! After college, he moved to Texas to attend Southwestern Seminary. While at Southwestern, he developed a deep love for the local church and non-profit work. He's spent the last ten years in non-profit administration roles that serve and support the local church. When he's not finding new church partners and supporters for Skylark – call me if you know someone who’s interested!–you can find Kyle spending time with Hannah and their three sweet children, usually at a park, enjoying a football or baseball game, riding bikes and scooters, or playing Gaga Ball! They live in Richardson and attend Citizens Church.

After moving a gazillion times, Emily finally settled in Texas, which she now considers the Motherland. She grew up in a Christian home with her two sisters and gave her life to the Lord at a young age. After graduating with a degree in Religion from ETBU, she spent the next several years serving in full-time camp ministry. Then, she met a handsome guy named David Gentiles. He was a singer, songwriter, and worship leader... and she HAD to have him. After an extensive time of dating (only three months...), the happy couple decided to marry one another. Since then, they’ve been involved in church ministry together for over 17 years. In 2016, they began to foster and were able to adopt two wonderful children, Royal and Bethel, who are both famous Skylark Campers and love spending their summers at our Plano location.

Elliott is the ultimate "how-to" guy when it comes to camp! His love for camp started early—spending years as a family camper before stepping into roles in camp operations and leadership. After graduating from Texas A&M, he’s been deeply involved in serving at Watermark Church, from working on the AV team to shepherding community groups and encouraging others in their walk with Jesus. Elliott loves a challenge, whether it’s making camp run smoothly or tackling an outdoor adventure. When he’s not at camp, you can find him hiking, rock climbing, woodworking, or on the volleyball court.

Baylee grew up in a small town in north Louisiana and attended Louisiana Tech University, where she developed a deep love for ministry and discipleship. During college, she spent summers investing in campers as a counselor, sharing the Gospel and walking alongside students in their faith journeys. Since then, Baylee has served in ministry at Austin Stone Community Church and The Bridge Community, as well as in the financial sector—gaining valuable experience in leadership, development, and preparing people for both life and the Kingdom. Now living in Dallas with her husband, Reeves, and their sweet baby boy, Cameron. Baylee loves serving, developing, and preparing people for life and for the Kingdom!

While at Dallas Baptist University, Ryan spent his summers packed into a van with seven other college students, traveling across the U.S. to do camp ministry. Three summers later, there was no denying his love for camp—or his deepening love for his Creator. After graduating from DBU, Ryan brought his passion for ministry into the nonprofit world, helping organizations communicate effectively and engage meaningfully. Now, he’s all in on connecting families to the truth, beauty, and goodness of Jesus through Skylark and the local church. Ryan and his wife, Rylee, call Northway Church home. And if you ever run into him, there’s a good chance he’ll have a cup of coffee in hand. (If not, one’s probably on the way!)

Jacob grew up in Fort Worth and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Recreation, Parks & Tourism Sciences with a certificate in Youth Development. His love for summer camp began at a young age, starting as a counselor at 16, where he discovered his passion for camp ministry. In 2022, Jacob took on the role of Camp Director at Cottonwood Creek Church, where he loved every single moment of his two summers. Now, he’s thrilled to step into the role of Senior Director, looking forward to deepening his work with campers, families, and his team, all while connecting people to the local church. Outside of camp, Jacob enjoys spending time with his fiancée, Holly, and his dog, Kelce. He’s a dedicated Dallas Mavericks season ticket holder and can always be found rooting for his team.

Hannah graduated from the University of North Texas in 2021 with a degree in Spanish, originally planning to pursue a life in Latin missions. During college, God ignited her heart for reaching the lost, intentionally loving others, and mentoring those eager to grow in their faith. After college, Hannah spent time serving in Boston with a church plant before returning to Texas in 2022. That summer, she stepped into Skylark as a senior counselor, quickly finding a place to use her passion for mentorship and discipleship. Since then, she has continued to invest in campers and staff, helping create a camp experience where kids feel loved, encouraged, and connected to the local church. Now, as a Camp Director, Hannah remains passionate about what God is doing through Skylark and looks forward to another season of life-changing summers.

Tanner is a BIG camp guy! After growing up in San Antonio most of his life Tanner worked at T Bar M Camps for over 7 summers throughout high school and college, even spending a full year there as a part of their Timothy Team program. Tanner has a strong desire for discipleship and loves having intentional conversations while asking fun questions that make you think. Tanner loves Skylark because it uses the fun intentional environment of camp to point people to the local church. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2023 and is so pumped to be here on the team here at Skylark!

Ashlyn grew up in the Dallas area and graduated from SMU before spending the past eight years in Christian camp ministry across the country—including time in Washington, New Mexico, and Texas. She’s passionate about what God is doing in the lives of campers and staff alike, and she loves creating a fun, welcoming environment where every child feels seen and valued. With a heart for discipleship, Ashlyn is all about building relationships that point people to Jesus. She’s excited to be part of the Skylark team, helping connect kids and families to the local church through camp. When she’s not at camp, you’ll find Ashlyn soaking up the sun and embracing the outdoors—rock climbing, hiking, playing sports, or enjoying time on the water.

Gabe grew up in McKinney, Texas, and graduated from Texas A&M University in 2023 with a degree in Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences. His passion for camp ministry runs deep—he’s spent several summers working at camps and participating in discipleship programs, equipping him with a heart for leadership and a love for investing in the next generation. Now, he’s bringing that same energy and heart for the Gospel to Skylark as the Camp Director at City Bridge Church. Gabe is excited to partner with the local church and create an unforgettable summer experience for families. When he’s not at camp, you’ll find Gabe exploring national parks, enjoying a good cup of coffee, watching movies, building Legos, or adding a new vinyl to his record collection.