Meet Our Team
Fr. Elias Villis, Camp Director
Fr. Elias was born and raised in the great city of Chicago. There he attended Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Justice, Illinois where he made his decision to enter the seminary and seek the priesthood. Entering the seminary in January, 1990, he graduated Hellenic College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies in May, 1994. Fr. Elias married Melanie Triantafilou on July 2, 1995 and graduated from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology with a Master's of Divinity Degree in May, 1997. On February 24, 1996, he was ordained to the Holy Diaconate at Holy Cross Church, Justice, Illinois by His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos. Upon completing his studies in December 1996, Fr. Elias and his wife lived in Greece for 4 months studying the Greek Language. After returning to America, he was assigned to serve Archbishop Spyridon as Archdeacon. He was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on the Great Feast of Pentecost on May 31, 1999 and was assigned as Proistamenos to the Greek Orthodox Church of Our Saviour on July 1, 1999. In January 2005, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios appointed Fr. Elias Director for Camp Saint Paul. He and Presvytera Melanie currently live in Armonk, New York and have 4 children - Anastacia, Nicholas, George and Artemios.
George Villis, Program Director
George Villis (Fruit Name: Peach) is so excited to be serving as Program Director this summer! Born and raised in Westchester, NY, CSP has been his second home since 2005. George is headed into his third year at the University of New England. At UNE, he studies applied exercise science while also playing on their football team. George has goals of becoming a coach, personal trainer, and physical therapist. He is a gym loving movie enthusiast who also loves spending time with his family. Coming back for his fourth year on staff, George is certainly going to miss being Boys Director but is looking forward to creating a bond with all the staff and campers this year. His faith is very important to him and has become a major part of who he is. He hopes to help the campers grow in their own faith and have fun while doing so.
Angelo Bruno, Boys Director & Youth and Young Adult Ministries Director
Angelo, better known around camp as "The Sem", proudly calls Long Island, New York, home. He is a member of Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Merrick and recently earned his Master of Divinity from Hellenic College Holy Cross. He currently serves as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Archdiocesan District, where he is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities that help young people deepen their relationship with Christ and grow in the life of the Church. Having experienced camp as both a summer and winter camper, he knows firsthand the lifelong friendships, unforgettable memories, and life-changing moments that camp can provide. After his camper years, he returned to serve on staff, where he discovered an even greater joy in mentoring campers and helping create the same welcoming, faith-filled environment that shaped him. He is incredibly grateful to be part of the Camp Saint Paul family and looks forward to another unforgettable summer with all of you!
Hakoda Villis, Camp Emotional Support Dog
woof, give me treats please