MEET OUR TEAM
Merab & Francisco Maciel
FOUNDERS & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Merab is a Southern California native but moved to Salt Lake City, UT in her early 20’s. She has always enjoyed art and creativity which led her to studying Interior Design. However she found herself working with seniors and really enjoyed it. She spent over 20 years working in Recreational Therapy. She is a mom to 3 beautiful kids. She enjoys music, strumming her guitar, walks, time at home with family, and any opportunity to use her creative side. She is passionate about sharing God’s love through service. She has had the opportunity to do several mission trips, which included South Africa, Mexico, and Colombia. She feels called to serve those on need and specifically women who have suffered abuse or just need support. “Campos Sports is a dream, I never knew I had, come true!”
Francisco was born and raised in Durango, Mexico. He immigrated to the USA when he as a young man. He enjoys building things, watching movies, fishing and playing baseball with his son Tiloh. He loves his family being able to work hard and provide for them has been a priority. Francisco has had the opportunity to serve in missions in Mexico and Colombia. This has opened his eyes to how much need there is and it has motivated him to want to be a part of making a change. He is so excited for this adventure we get to go on with God and looks forward to influencing young men in Mexico in a positive way.
Brooke & Drew Grundberg
DIRECTORS OF ADMINISTRATION
Brooke was born and raised in SLC, UT and went to the University of Utah for two years and then took a year long break to do a nine-month mission trip where she felt the Lord leading her into missions. During that time she decided to switch gears and pursue her bachelor’s degree in Women’s Ministry at Moody Bible. Drew was born in San Diego, but raised in Nashville, TN. He came to the University of Utah to pursue his golf career and majored in Business Administration. They enjoy camping, hiking, and traveling.
Within their first year of marriage they both felt the Lord calling them into ministry, so they had the opportunity to go to Zambia where they served the local people in various ministry outreaches.
“We love that Campos started with the simplicity of a kid wanting to play baseball, and how God is using that to cultivate relationships and opportunities. Drew specially felt drawn to baseball for a couple months and once Merab and Francisco reached out to us about being on the board, we knew it was God intervening. We’re excited to be able to serve these kids and see what the Lord has in store!”
Jayci Kelley
DIRECTOR
Jayci was born in Modesto, CA but raised in Redding, CA. She earned a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Arizona Christian University. She has been on several mission trips to Mexico, as well as spent a summer in Southeast Asia (Thailand and Cambodia) and did a YWAM DTS with YWAM Mazatlan where she spent time in Mexico and Colombia. She is passionate about missions, sharing the love of Jesus with the lost, with kids, and seeing revival come to Latin America! She enjoys hiking, reading, playing tennis and learning Spanish. A fun fact about her is that she has an identical twin sister!
“I said yes to Campos because my life was greatly impacted by sports, being on a team (tennis) when I was in high school, and I know the impact it can have for other kids. Also, while I was at YWAM Mazatlan, one of the ministries I was a part of was on Stone Island where I got to work with kids and a local church and I get to continue work with this community through Campos.”
Milca Vargas
DIRECTOR
Milca was born and raised in Southern California. She remembers going on mission trips to Tijuana, Mexico with her dad as a young girl. She really enjoyed serving people. Milca has done some community college courses but has mostly dedicated her time to her three kids and work. She enjoys hiking, singing, cooking, time with family, and going to the gym. She has a finance background and is excited to share her experience.
“I said yes to Campos because I have always wanted to be a part of a nonprofit that works with kids, and I love sports specifically baseball. Being able to be a part of something that combines both, supports my sisters/brother-in-law’s calling, and changing lives is the perfect combination!”
Paige Horton
GRANTS MANAGER
Paige was born and raised in SLC, UT. She has a BA in International Studies, BA in Ethnic Studies, and a certificate in the fundamentals of grant writing. She studied abroad in Spain while in college and absolutely loved it! She spent 3 months living in the remote jungles of Costa Rica where she had the opportunity to live with, learn from, and serve the community while spreading God’s love. She also went on a mission trip to Guatemala where she helped build stoves for families, and she assisted in the building of an elementary school. Paige has been to Tijuana, Mexico twice with a church group where she got to teach people about Jesus, pray for people, and see lives heal from physical ailments, trauma, and mental health issues. She loves to fly fish, be outside, and hangout with friends. She has also recently gotten into golf.
She currently manage an after school teen program that serves low income teens of Salt Lake City which she loves! She is passionate about empowering and equipping the youth of today with the necessary resources needed to be the best versions of themselves. She believes that economic status should not define a person’s abilities or success. She has a strong commitment to serving others, and she believes that advocacy and practice is where change happens.
“ I said yes to Campos because I wholeheartedly believe in the mission. I love the connection between doing something they love (baseball) and building relationships, while empowering them to be whatever they want to be. “
Esteban Reyes
SKATE & SURF PROGRAM DIRECTOR / VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Esteban was born and raised in Mazatlan, Sinaloa Mexico. At the age of 19, he completed a Discipleship & Mission Training School with YWAM in Pichilemu, Chile. He returned to Mazatlan and attended Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa and studied Psychology. He completed 2 secondary schools through YWAM Mazatlan; Bible Worldview and Justice and Advocacy School. He enjoys skating, surfing, hanging out with friends, listening to music and writing music also.
“I completed my 5 year commitment with YWAM Mazatlan early this year, and I began to help Francisco on Sundays, playing baseball with the kids on the island. I felt called to say yes to being a part of Campos because I realized that the vision and the plans Campos has is something I believed in and wanted to see happen in my city. I know that God is not through yet and I am excited to be a part of what he is doing.”