The Firs Retreat Center
Barb Vander Meulen
Accommodations Supervisor
Barb has been a staff member since 1985 and is currently in charge of Retreat Center housekeeping and is the rental coordinator. She also heads up our popular Scrapbooking events. Barb was born and raised at The Firs (she’s Helen and Doug Anderson’s daughter). She and her husband Bruce have two grown sons and six grandchildren; three granddaughters and three grandsons.
Phone: 360-733-6840 ext.213
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Jenny Greenleaf
Office Manager & Receptionist
Jenny joined the staff in December 2000. She has a Fine Arts degree from SPU & attended Torchbearer’s Bible Schools in England (Capenwray) and Sweden (Holsbybrunn). In her free time, Jenny enjoys decorating with refurbished thriftstore finds, painting, & gardening.
Phone: 360-733-6840 ext.200
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Kim Hendrickson
Director of Guest Services
Kim joined The Firs staff in 2013, but was initially introduced to The Firs as a camper parent (her three boys have attended Fircreek Day Camp and Camp Firwood). In her free time, Kim also started and runs another non-profit, “The Foster Closet”, serving Whatcom County foster families.
Phone: 360-733-6840 ext.226
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Brian Lingbloom
Facilities Manager - Retreat Center
Brian and his wife, Julie, have been volunteers at The Firs for many years before joining our staff. In his free time, Brian enjoys working on house projects and playing card games with Julie (Julie is also on our Scrapbooking and housekeeping team). They have three grown children; one son and two daughters.
Phone: 360-733-6840
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Retreat Center Contact Info: Kim Hendrickson at 360-733-6840 ext.221 • Email Kim