MISSION TRIPS - ABOUT US
Company History
Troy Hemingway, Founder of Camping Pros, came up with the idea of setting up all-inclusive camping trips while working for a company specializing in corporate picnics in San Diego. He thought that by providing a completely furnished campsite, he would create a unique setting for all types of group functions. The mobility would allow Camping Pros the flexibility to set up camp virtually anywhere.
Camping Pros was founded in 1994 and had it's first campout for friends and family at Dos Picos County Park in Ramona, CA. A few years later they began offering their services at campgrounds throughout Southern California. In 1999, Camping Pros crossed paths with Amor Ministries and started offering it's food and camping packages to groups signed up for Amor's short-term mission trips to Mexico. Camping Pros has since catered to hundreds of mission trip groups and recently expanded to offer their services at Amor's camp on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona. Today, Camping Pros continues to serve Amor groups in Mexico as well all types of groups throughout Southern California and Northern Baja.
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Troy has enjoyed the outdoors ever since his days as a Boy Scout and Y-Indian Guide. His first taste of the outdoors included camping trips in the local mountains, canoeing down the Colorado River and backpacking in the High Sierras.
Troy has been working in the outdoor event industry for over 25 years. He spent 10 years working a variety of positions with Hospitality, Inc., one of Southern California's largest outdoor special event companies.
He went to school in Flagstaff, AZ and graduated from Northern Arizona University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. The beautiful and diverse landscape surrounding the Flagstaff area further enhanced his appreciation for the outdoors. Today he lives in San Diego with his wife Leah, and their two sons, Mitchell and Trevor. Troy's hobbies include softball, surfing, and spending time with his family. |
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Carlos joined the Camping Pros team in 2008 and brings over 25 years of experience within the Hospitality/Food and Beverage Industry. Carlos has worked as an Executive Steward, Banquet Manager, and Convention Services Manager for some of San Diego’s largest hotels.
He has an Associate of Science Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management, a degree from the American Culinary Federation, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration/Human Resource Management from California State University Fresno.
Carlos is an avid long distance cyclist and some of his favorite rides include the 50 mile fun ride in Baja from Rosarito Beach to Ensenada, the 72 mile ride around Lake Tahoe, and the 112 mile Ironman Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii.
Coming to us from Coarsegold, CA right outside Yosemite National Park, Carlos now lives in San Diego with his wife Jeannette, and his two sons Reed and Alexander. Spending time with his family and riding his bike are his favorite pastimes. |
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Javier has been working for Camping Pros since 2003 and brings over 20 years of catering experience with him. His vast knowledge of food and fine cooking has been savored by thousands of campers throughout the years.
Javier’s expertise lies in the kitchen where he has held numerous positions including a sauce chef at a large catering company in San Diego.
Javier enjoys working with computers and owns his own Internet Café in Ensenada, Mexico. He also likes to spend time as a volunteer for the Ensenada Rescue Team. Javier's hobbies include working with computers and spending time with his two boys in Ensenada. |
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Eugene joined the Camping Pros team in 2009 from Mexico City. Eugene is a huge sports fan who enjoys following Major League Baseball, the National Football League and above all his native country’s soccer league. He enjoys cooking at home and fine Mexican cuisine as well as all types of seafood. He also loves to spend time at Rosarito Beach and hanging out with his puppies Clifford and Cleo. Having put Mexico City behind him, Eugene has become a big fan of Baja California and truly enjoys living so close to the Pacific Ocean. He loves his daughter Andrea and meeting new people.
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