Program Director ● Neomi Nicoline
Neomi grew up here in Round Lake, going to the carnivals, park district pool, library, Fourth of July fireworks show, and more. Over the years she fell in love with Round Lake and the people. Neomi attended Round Lake High School and graduated in 2009. She played on a few sports teams, participated in choir, and found her high school sweetheart that she is now married too, Jeffrey Nicoline. Neomi earned a bachelor's degree in Ministry Leadership at Moody Bible Institute, works part-time at Starbucks as a supervisor, and serves as one of the leaders of Carried Away (Round Lake area youth group). She has a heart for youth in Round Lake & hurts for those who fall through the cracks of society. She greatly desires to help young people achieve their goals thru actively listening to them & guiding them to the next step in life. After almost three years as a volunteer coordinator, we hired Neomi to serve as our part-time Program Director on May 1st, 2018. |
Sports Coordinator ● Jeff Nicoline
Jeff has lived in Round Lake his entire life. He grew up playing baseball for Avon Township. For elementary school Jeff went to St. John Lutheran School and is a graduate of the class of 2009 of Round Lake High School. Through out his years in school, Jeff played baseball and basketball, and was the captain for both teams his senior year. During his high school years, he met his wife, Neomi Nicoline. They live in Round Lake Beach near family, friends and their home church Lake Region Bible Church. Jeff volunteers at his church as a leader for Carried Away Youth Group. He is an account manager for Dr. Pepper Soda Company. When Jeff is not working or shopping with his wife, he is most likely watching, playing or talking about sports. Being the Sports Coordinator comes naturally for Jeff. He has a passion for sports and now he is able to put his knowledge to work with the youth & young adults of Round Lake. |
Executive Director ● Pastor Marcus Johnson
Marcus & his wife Gwen have lived in Round Lake Beach since 2002, and greatly enjoy the diversity of the Round Lake community and the blessing it's been to have raised their kids here. Marcus is a graduate of Prophetstown High School (IL), Wheaton College and Wheaton Graduate School (IL). During high school, he was a member of the Student Council (elected president his senior year), the National Honor Society, the football team (elected co-captain his senior year), and a student leader in his town's community youth group. He coached AYSO soccer for young kids here in Round Lake for one year, and coordinated a soccer camp for serveral years here at The Bridge. He has actively worked with middle school, high school, & college age students since 1996. Marcus is a full-time pastor & serves as our Executive Director, overseeing the leadership, administration, fund-raising and networking for The Bridge. He is also the Executive Officer for the *Round Lake Area Scouts who, like The Bridge, are also sponsored by Lake Region Bible Church (*Pack 99, Troop 275, Troop 2019 & Crew 1170). Marcus is honored to serve with the youth, young adults and families who are part of the Scouts & The Bridge, as we work together to enrich the lives of youth & families in the Round Lake Community.
Marcus & his wife Gwen have lived in Round Lake Beach since 2002, and greatly enjoy the diversity of the Round Lake community and the blessing it's been to have raised their kids here. Marcus is a graduate of Prophetstown High School (IL), Wheaton College and Wheaton Graduate School (IL). During high school, he was a member of the Student Council (elected president his senior year), the National Honor Society, the football team (elected co-captain his senior year), and a student leader in his town's community youth group. He coached AYSO soccer for young kids here in Round Lake for one year, and coordinated a soccer camp for serveral years here at The Bridge. He has actively worked with middle school, high school, & college age students since 1996. Marcus is a full-time pastor & serves as our Executive Director, overseeing the leadership, administration, fund-raising and networking for The Bridge. He is also the Executive Officer for the *Round Lake Area Scouts who, like The Bridge, are also sponsored by Lake Region Bible Church (*Pack 99, Troop 275, Troop 2019 & Crew 1170). Marcus is honored to serve with the youth, young adults and families who are part of the Scouts & The Bridge, as we work together to enrich the lives of youth & families in the Round Lake Community.