Group Leaders
Lyle Richardson: A recharging of the soul happens on the trails, in the woods, on mountain tops and under the stars. Creation eagerly awaits the Sons of God to be revealed. It seems that the distance between God and man shrinks when we surround ourselves with His Creation. Lyle’s youth group experience was foundational to his spiritual development, and he would like to carry on the tradition of mentoring the next generation. Lyle lives in Barrington, RI with his wife Kira and four children Isabella, Sophia, Lavontay, and Brody. He attends His Providence Church in Swansea, MA, where he is constantly challenged in his faith.
Todd Blount: Todd loves getting into the pace of a challenging hike. His experience as Director of the Leadership Development Program at Camp Brookwoods [Alton, NH] is a perfect foundation for Rhode Trip. Todd helps with the overall program, and hosts Rhode Trip I. He lives in Barrington, RI with his wife Mindy and has three children: Nelson, Calvin and Eliza. Todd attends BridgePointe Christian Church in East Providence, RI.
Todd Denison: Todd grew up hiking the Adirondack Mountains and has always felt closest to God when he is outside in His creation. He is an avid backpacker who loves being in the mountains. He has worked in the emergency medical service field for 38 years and has been employed by Boston MedFlight for the last 26 years in their clinical and risk/safety departments. He is a member of numerous professional associations including Wilderness Medical Society, the Association of Air Medical Services, and the Association of Critical Care Transport. He has had many opportunities to deliver medical care in austere environments through domestic and international medical missions and disaster responses with organizations including U.S Health and Human Services, Cure International, Samaritans Purse, and Clinics of Hope-Togo. He attends The Journey Community Church in Worcester, MA.
Mark Russell: Mark loves the challenge and excitement of the outdoors and has a passion to see God use the challenge of outdoor camping experiences to draw men to himself. Mark has experience as a middle school and high school youth group Leader, as well as a Counselor and Boat house Director at Camp Brookwoods [Alton, NH]. Mark began camping and backpacking as a young boy with his father. He attained the rank of Life Scout and continues camping and hiking today with his own family. Mark will be on Bivouac this year and responsible for Spiritual Content and other parts of the program. Mark lives in Barrington, RI with his wife Melissa and children: William and Adeline. He attends Godspeed Fellowship in Seekonk, MA.
Jacob DelRosso: Jacob is a former Rhode Trip participant turned leader. Starting Rhode Trip I in the summer of 2007, he discovered his love for the outdoors. Throughout the six-year program, the experiences and wisdom imparted on him through the Godly leaders transformed his life and helped cultivate him into the man he is today. Since 2013, Jacob has lead RT I. He lives in Seekonk, MA with his wife and two daughters. They attended His Providence Church in Swansea, MA.