Meet the Leadership
Toni Davison Levenberg – Executive Director
Toni joined the Interlaken team in January 2006. Originally from Philadelphia, PA, she has actively been involved in camping and informal Jewish education since she was a camper at JCC Camp Arthur-Reeta. Toni has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida and a Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies from the the Spertus Institute of Jewish Learning and Leadership. Prior to working at Camp Interlaken, Toni was the Assistant Director of House in the Wood Camp serving inner-city Chicago children, the Sales & Operations Manager of Camp CHI’s Perlstein Resort & Conference Center, and a Software Engineer with two major technology consulting firms. In 2007, Toni was selected as one of 12 resident camp directors to be a Mandel Senior Fellow in the Lekhu Lakhem program through the JCC Association’s Mandel Center for Jewish Education. Also, Toni graduated from the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s prestigious Executive Leadership Institute in 2019. Toni currently serves as a member of the BBYO FAN Commision, and she is an advisory for Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority at University of Wisconsin. Toni lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her husband Jonah and her children Jaron (13) and Nava (10). Toni is looking forward to her 20th summer at Camp Interlaken.
Tova Blasberg – Assistant Director
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Tova is an Interlaken lifer, and she is so excited to be HOME as a part of the full time team! Tova spent 16 summers at Camp Interlaken as a camper, counselor, ozo, unit leader for almost every unit in Camp, and Mama Ozo in the summer of 2015. Tova received a BS in Recreation, Parks and Tourism with minors in Leadership and Non-Profit Management from the University of Florida (Go Gators). Before that, Tova worked for Disney as a Disney College Program participant for one year full-time and two more years seasonally. Before moving back to Milwaukee, Tova was the Summer Camp and After School Director at Sun Country Sports Center in Gainesville, Florida. Tova is looking forward to her 23rd summer at Camp Interlaken.
Randy “Grizz” Comensky – Assistant Director
Randy, or Grizz, is an experienced professional with over 25 years of Jewish camping experience. As the Director of Camp Sabra (St. Louis JCC), Camp Lakeland (Buffalo JCC), J Camps (JCC Houston), and JCC Day Camps powered by Tamarack, Grizz has the hands-on experience needed to provide the exceptional and high-quality experience our community expects. Grizz currently lives in Southfield, MI, with his wife, Carrie (they met at camp!), daughter Parker (21), and son Aaron (19). Grizz joined the team in 2022, and he has fallen in love with Interlaken during his time!
Holly White – Administrative Director
Holly joined the Interlaken team in October 2021. Holly attended Camp as a camper and an ozo, and she has worked at Interlaken as a counselor and leadership team member for many years. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire with degrees in Organizational Communication and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Holly moved to Maryland where she worked in the international residential life program at Sandy Spring Friends School for three academic years. She is the first person you talk to about all things Camp Interlaken when you call the office, and she will keep you in the know with her exceptional customer service and communication skills. You can expect to see Holly around the Milwaukee JCC, at bus and flight arrivals, and around the machaneh during the summer months.
Melissa Mesa – 60th Anniversary Program Coordinator
Melissa is the newest member of the Interlaken family and loved the time that she got to spend at Camp Interlaken this past summer. Most recently, Melissa was the Day Camp Director at the Detroit JCC before she relocated to the Chicagoland area. Having grown up in South Florida and attended the University of Miami for her undergrad (Go Canes!), Melissa spent her time in high school and through college in the party planning business. She has 14 years of teaching experience and 5 years of Jewish camping experience. She is going to make Interlaken’s 60th anniversary celebration the best one yet! Melissa currently resides in Highland Park, IL with her husband Daniel, son, Elan(17), and daughter, Jordana(14).
Michelle Lafferty, MSW – Social Worker
Michelle has been a part of the Interlaken family since 2004. Michelle has been involved in Jewish camping since she was a camper at an overnight camp in PA. called Camp Log & Twig. Michelle received her MSW from California State University – Long Beach, and she is a licensed clinical social worker. Michelle has practiced clinical social work for many years, including work in the Los Angeles County Probation Department and as the Director of a residential facility in Miami, FL. Michelle has been connected to the JCC since she moved to Milwaukee in 2000. Michelle first became active at the JCC as a young parent. She later became the Interfaith Outreach Coordinator and Camp Social Worker. Michelle currently provides training and technical assistance to the Gan Ami Preschool on promoting social and emotional competence in young children. She has three children, Shelby, Logan, and Tristan who have grown up at Camp.
Greg Ratliff – Facility Director
Greg has been a part of the Interlaken team since 2008. Greg previously worked at Maryville Youth camps for 11 summers. He is a native of Chicago, IL. Greg lives in nearby Three Lakes and has 4 kids, Carly, Teagan, Ian, and Dane, each of whom have attended or worked at Camp Interlaken. During his free time Greg enjoys concerts, snowmobiling, canoeing, and kayaking. He has his Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certificate and is always excited for summer at Camp Interlaken! We are so lucky to have Greg taking care of our sacred home.
Ian Ratliff – Facility Associate