About Us
Company History
Troy Hemingway, Founder of Camping Pros, Inc., 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 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. In 1999 Camping Pros crossed paths with Amor Ministries and started offering it's services to groups signed up for Amor's short-term mission trips to Mexico. Our services complimented each other well and Camping Pros has since catered hundreds of mission trips to Mexico through Amor Ministries.
Troy Hemingway - Owner.JPG)
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 20 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. During his college days, he spent one semester in Holland studying business on a "Student Exchange Program" and one semester traveling the world by ship on a program called "Semester at Sea".
Today he lives in San Diego with his wife Leah, and their two sons, Mitchell and Trevor. Troy's hobbies include softball, fitness and spending time with his family.
Carlos Zertuche - Operations Manager
Carlos joined the Camping Pros team in 2008 and brings nearly 20 years of experience within the Hospitality/Food and Beverage Industry. Prior to joining our team, Carlos held positions such as Executive Steward, Banquet Manager, and Convention Services Manager for some of San Diego’s largest hotels.
His educational accomplishments include 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 the port of Ensenada, the 72 mile ride around Lake Tahoe, and the 112 mile course part of the Ironman Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii.
Coming to us from Coarsegold California right outside Yosemite National Park, Carlos now lives in Tijuana, Mexico with his wife Jeannette, and his two kids; Reed and baby Alexander. Spending time with his family and riding his bike are his favorite pastimes.
Javier Bonilla - Food and Beverage Manager
Javier has been working for Camping Pros since 2003. He 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 spending time with his 2 boys. Javier owns his own Internet Café and school supply shop in Ensenada, Mexico and is also a volunteer for the Ensenada Rescue Team.
Eugene Morales - Equipment Manager
Eugene joined the Camping Pros team in mid 2009. Prior to joining our team, Eugene had his own business down in Mexico City designing logos and making t-shirts for multiple industries.
His educational accomplishments include an Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico in Mexico City.
Eugene is a 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.