LUKE VANSKIKE

Luke was born into a Christian family and raised in a small town in Northwest Kansas.  He spent most of his childhood attending summer church events, fishing, and exploring the great outdoors.  After high school, Luke attended college at Kansas State University and earned a bachelor's degree in fisheries ecology and management.  Upon graduation, He accepted a job working for the state's park division and graduating the law enforcement academy with a marksmanship proficiency award.  Luke managed and maintained park resources and enforced state regulations for nearly a decade. Upon feeling called to a deeper service, Luke accepted a job as the camp director where he attended summer camps as a kid and joined Alpha Overwatch to serve those on the front line.