Meet Chris Fazio, he began his involvement in ministry being heavily involved in Christian Camping International, serving at several Christian camps and conference centers across Michigan, and into Indiana. He started primarily as a food service director, overseeing kitchen and dining room operations, but later branched out into programming, as well. His heart for God and love for this environment, and his own personal testimony led him to the vision of Jordan Valley Retreats.
Prior to working in the ministry, Chris earned a culinary degree in the late 80’s and worked in some of the finest restaurants and resorts in Phoenix, Arizona. As an entrepreneur, Chris started his own contracting business in 1997. Over the years he has built it into quite the operation, where he has served higher end homes across the entire state of Michigan and Arizona.
Chris has been married to Kim for 29 years. Together, it is their dream to provide an environment that will allow others to connect with God, and reconnect with their loved ones, on a whole new level.
When Chris is not busy with his professional ventures, you can find him doing any type of outside work. He loves the water and takes any chance he can to be out on his boat. He is also a big fan of winter, because he enjoys exercising his snowmobile.
Meet Kim Fazio, she brings added care and compassion to Jordan Valley Retreats. Kim has spent several years in a variety of roles in Christian camping, focusing on enriching the lives of kids, by sharing God’s love. She has also taken a mission trip to poverty-stricken areas of South Africa, bringing food, clothing, and the word of God to those in need. Kim also visited Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, helping prepare a Christian camp for kids, so they can receive their campers for the summer. Jordan Valley Retreats is yet another way Kim feels God can use her. You will find her in a variety of roles on the retreat’s campus.
Aside from her work with Jordan Valley Retreats, Kim is a registered nurse at a local hospital, where she also uses her passion for serving others. She has spent 27 years in healthcare. Her desire to care for others in this setting, has earned her two Daisy Awards for extraordinary nurses.
Kim has been married to Chris Fazio, founder of Jordan Valley Retreats, for 29 years. Her heart for God and to serve, drives her desire to come along side Chris, as they work to help make marriages and families stronger again. Together, it is their dream to provide an environment that will allow others to connect with God, and reconnect with their loved ones, on a whole new level. They desire to see the family unit fully restored.
In Kim’s free time, you can find her spending time with her beloved dogs. You are also likely to find her with a book in her hand, or in the middle of some type of a craft or baking project. She also enjoys being out on the water, and spending time in the sun.
Meet David Taylor, newest board member of Jordan Valley Retreats and lead for our retreat building master plan. David brings decades of construction leadership, rooted in a lifelong industry background and a deep commitment to ministry service.
David serves as Senior Project Manager at The Skillman Corporation and holds a BS in Construction Science and Management from Western Michigan University. His career spans family-owned contracting, founding and leading his own construction company, healthcare facilities leadership, commercial real estate development, mechanical contracting operations, and owner’s representation—giving him a rare, end-to-end perspective on complex projects.
Known for collaborative leadership, cost control, quality, safety, and on-time delivery, David provides strategic oversight for large public projects and consistently delivers exceptional results. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his wife, two sons, and their dog, restoring vintage trucks and buildings, and serving actively in his church and community.
We are honored to welcome David Taylor to the Jordan Valley Retreats board and are grateful for the experience and vision he brings to our master plan.