Get to Know Us - Rock Springs 4-H

The Place Where Memories Are Made And Adventure Happens.

Since 1946, Rock Springs Ranch has given the kids of Kansas space to grow, space to try and space to succeed. Under an endless sky filled with endless stars generations of families have passed on the legacy of the tallgrass prairie.

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Our Location

The Flint Hills are a landscape of endless horizons, rolling hills and sculpted plateaus. Filled with beauty and history, they are among the last remaining areas of the tallgrass prairie.

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Administration

Jim Wheaton Executive Director

Sheri Wheaton Executive Project Director

Jennie Coup Business Manager

Guest Experience

Mariah Wheaton Guest Experience Director

Josh Cunningham Assistant Guest Experience Director

Megan Bielefeld Reservations Manager

Brooke Guess - Conservation & Shooting Sports Manager - Rock Springs Ranch

Brooke Guess Conservation & Sportsmanship Manager

Tanner Rohne Adventure Course Manager

Devin Barry Equine Manager

Jonathan Swezey Aquatics Manager

Operations

Guillermo Vargas Chef/Food Service Director

Jim Wheaton

Executive Director

Jim has upheld a strategic vision while leading the daily operations of the 735-acre camp and retreat center, Rock Springs Ranch. His leadership and vision for Rock Springs Ranch ensure Kansans will enjoy another 75 years at this beautiful facility.

Sheri Wheaton

Executive Project Director

Jennie Coup

Business Manager

Mariah Wheaton

Guest Experience Director

Josh Cunningham

Assistant Guest Experience Director

Megan Bielefeld

Reservations Manager

Brooke Guess

Conservation & Sportsmanship Manager

Tanner Rohne

Adventure Course Manager

Devin Barry

Equine Manager

Jonathan Swezey

Aquatics Manager

Guillermo Vargas

Chef/Food Service Director