Kira
Lake Recreation Manager
Kira joined Lake Jennings in December 2014, and was a welcome addition bringing with her a solid recreation management background. Her most recent position prior to her arrival at the lake was as the Athletic Director at The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe. She is an East County native, with a degree in Communication from San Diego State, and is a Certified Park and Recreation Executive. You’ll spot her around the campground and lake wearing a smile and her pink steel-toed boots that Earl picked out for her.
Sherry
Recreation Coordinator
Sherry joined the lake as our Recreation Coordinator in October of 2019 after working in both animal welfare and community recreation. She studied Recreation Management and Wildlife Biology at the University of Vermont. She joined the team at Lake Jennings to share her love of water and wildlife with the public. One of her favorite things about the lake is driving into the campground on Saturday mornings to the smell of bacon and coffee over the campfire! On the weekends, she splits her time between the campground and the lake. She looks forward to bringing more fun events to Lake Jennings!
Ray
Maintenance Ranger
Ray joined us here at Lake Jennings in June 2020. For 25 years, Ray was the owner of the Dub Spot Custom V.W. & Porsche Shop. He also worked at the Green Door Café in La Jolla. You may recognize Ray as a local Baseball Coach as well. Ray is often driving the dump truck around the lake waving at everyone he sees. Ray enjoys that the lake is a “getaway” in the city. Everyone here is happy to be here and that makes him feel good about being here.
Connor
Maintenance Ranger
Connor joined the Lake Jennings team in January of 2026 as our campground night ranger. He loves being outdoors and working with like minded people. We stole him from Lake Poway where we was a Dock Attendant for 2 years and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve as a Maintenance Aid. He dreams of being a state or national park ranger. Find him doing rounds of the campground at night making sure everyone is staying reel-y happy!
Garry
Maintenance Ranger
Garry joined the Lake Jennings team in May 2024. He attended Granite Hills High School and studied ornamental horticulture at Cuyamaca College. Before Lake Jennings, Garry spent ten years in public works at Viejas, and also worked at UCSD and the Alpine Special Treatment Center. He enjoys the lake as a nearby escape, especially fishing with his family and observing wildlife. An animal lover, Garry has several pets and volunteers at the Feral Cat Coalition. He’s also an avid fan of H.P. Lovecraft.
Glenn
Assistant Maintenance Ranger
Glenn joined our team as an assistant maintenance ranger in December 2021. Coming to us with a wide range of experience, Glenn grew up farming in the Midwest, dedicated twenty years to engineering in the U.S. Navy, and worked many years in commercial construction. Glenn loves the lake because it is a great place to get away from the big city without having to travel a long way. Depending on the weather, Glenn enjoys hiking or lounging in the shade and enjoying the views!
Fernando
Assistant Maintenance Ranger
Fernando loves working at the lake because every day means being outdoors and surrounded by nature. Before joining the team, he studied automotive technology and spent 12 years working in the automotive industry, bringing plenty of hands-on experience and problem-solving skills to the job.
When he’s not on duty, you’ll usually find him spending time with his daughters at the lake, teaching them how to fish and sharing his love for the outdoors. He also enjoys road trips, concerts, and growing his collection of 70s and 80s vinyl records. Whether he’s helping guests around the campground or making memories with family by the water, he’s proud to be part of the lake community.
Alex
Assistant Maintenance Ranger
Alex joined our team in April 2026 as an Assistant Maintenance Ranger and has quickly become a valued member of the Lake Jennings team. A Lakeside local, Alex graduated from River Valley Charter High School and brings four years of experience from his previous role at SC Fuels. Alex is currently studying cybersecurity through WGU while also pursuing his firefighting certifications. He especially enjoys working outdoors and spending time around the lake. In his free time, you’ll often find Alex hiking or running the trails around Lake Jennings, catching a movie, listening to music, or enjoying his passion for cars.
Mayra
Office Assistant
Mayra joined the lake in March 2026 and works as our Office Assistant at the campground and helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science and brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to everything she does. When she’s not in the office, Mayra enjoys spending time outdoors walking, bird watching and taking in the natural beauty around the lake. She also loves dogs, getting lost in a good book, and expressing her creativity through art.
Coryn
Guest Service Associate
Coryn joined Lake Jennings as a Guest Service Associate in February 2024. A Grossmont College student planning to transfer to a university, she loves the lake’s beauty, wildlife, and peacefulness. Coryn enjoys birdwatching and hopes to protect wildlife and work in national parks one day.
Auheen
Guest Service Associate
Auheen, a biology student at Grossmont College, joined Lake Jennings in June 2025, bringing creativity, enthusiasm, and a love of nature to every part of lake life. Outside of work, she enjoys art, music, and spending time outdoors. Always happy to help or chat, Auheen loves making every visitor’s experience at the lake memorable.
Alyssa
Guest Service Associate
Alyssa joined our campground team in June as a Guest Services Associate and has quickly become a friendly and welcoming presence for our guests. She currently attends SDSU, where she is pursuing her master’s degree in Accounting Information Systems. In addition to her work at Lake Jennings, Alyssa also works seasonally at the San Diego County Fair and Snapdragon Stadium. When she’s not welcoming campers from the entrance kiosk, Alyssa enjoys exploring San Diego’s many neighborhoods, discovering new places, and spending time at the beach.
Sebastian
Assistant Recreation Ranger
Sebastian joined Lake Jennings in December 2024, drawn by his love for fishing and the outdoors. A Grossmont College student planning to transfer to San Diego State University to study art, he enjoys fishing, driving boats, and working at the bait shop. Before joining the lake, he spent a year at McDonald’s. In his free time, Sebastian balances basketball, school, and relaxing by the lake.
Vincent
Assistant Recreation Ranger
Vincent joined Lake Jennings in July 2025, bringing curiosity and a positive attitude to the team. An SDSU student studying cellular and molecular biology, he loves the outdoors and enjoys learning about plant life. He also values meeting new people and connecting with visitors. Before joining the lake, Vincent worked at Vons, including a year as a manager.
Ethan
Assistant Recreation Ranger
Ethan is currently attending Grossmont College and transferring to San Diego State University in the fall to study Biology. His favorite part of the job has been picking up new skills and helping visitors enjoy their time at the lake. Outside of work and school, he enjoys hiking, listening to music, reading, hanging out with friends, and diving into the world of car audio. He’s a huge animal lover and has quite the crew at home: 3 dogs, 2 cats, and 16 chickens. Growing up in San Diego, he loves everything the city has to offer. With 2 brothers and 1 sister, there’s never a dull moment in his family, and he’s always up for an adventure or trying something new.
Stephen
Dockhand
Stephen joined Lake Jennings in July 2022 as a dockhand. A San Diego native and SDSU graduate in criminal justice administration, he has 22 years of federal law enforcement experience. He loves the lake’s peaceful atmosphere, birdwatching, and helping guests. Around the lake, Stephen enjoys listening to visitors’ stories and connecting with the community.
Jesse
Dockhand
Jesse was hired as a Dockhand at the lake in October 2021. He is currently enrolled at Cuyamaca College studying water treatment, which is what attracted him to a position at Lake Jennings. Previously he worked at the California Conservation Corps. When he’s not at the lake or school, he enjoys reading and hiking.
John
Dockhand
John joined Lake Jennings in February 2023. A longtime El Cajon resident and Navy veteran with experience in hull maintenance and engineering, he previously worked as a Senior Designer at General Dynamics NASSCO. An avid outdoorsman, John enjoys boating, fishing, and tournament kayak fishing. He loves sharing the lake’s excellent rental fleet and fishing opportunities with visitors.
Scott
Dockhand
Scott joined Lake Jennings as a dockhand in July 2024. A U.S. Navy veteran with a background in aviation electronics and leadership studies at Grossmont College, he brings decades of experience from Sanyo Electric, John Deere, and GKN Aerospace. Scott loves the lake’s scenery, wildlife, and connecting with guests, whether through fishing, hiking, or capturing photos of happy anglers.
Bud, Retiree
Former Assistant Recreation Ranger
Bud was a Lake Jennings staple. He worked at the lake part time for over 30 years. He also worked in publishing with the Union Tribune for 20 years and spent some time working in ship yards and on aircraft before that. He was a San Diego local who attended SDSU and studied political science and biology. He deeply loved the lake because of the rewarding experience it brings to all. He enjoyed teaching others to respect nature and explaining different techniques and bait for catching fish! Bud passed away in 2022. He will be sorely missed by many.
Earl, Retiree
Former Maintenance Ranger
Earl was known for his jolly personality and rainbow suspenders, you couldn’t miss him around the campground! He was also a volunteer firefighter with the Julian Cuyamaca Fire Protection District and spent 14 years of experience as a Ranger at Lake Cuyamaca where he also served as the Reservoir Keeper. He was with Lake Jennings from December 2008 to April 2021, and was a Senior Chief in the U.S. Navy in his younger years. Earl passed away in 2024 but his legacy and shining personality lives on at Lake Jennings Campground through his rainbow bench as colorful as the man himself.
Tim, Retiree
Maintenance Ranger
Ranger Tim worked at Lake Jennings for 10 years. He was our resident tractor expert, and is excellent at felling trees. Tim gave up his job as a transportation manager for a nationwide distribution company to come back to nature at Lake Jennings. He loved camping and fishing at the lake and turned that love into a career! He’s now enjoying the retired life and still loving the outdoors.