Assistant Director Donna Bares with her husband John and daughter, Bethany.

Donna Bares, Assistant Director along with her husband John work full time for Riverview. Donna and Susan have worked together since 1987 and Donna has been Susan’s Assistant Director since 1992. John has worked full time with Riverview since 1997. Donna and John are Red Cross Instructors, and are also considered First Responders. They both work closely with Staff Orientation providing training for all of the full-summer staff in Red Cross First Aid and CPR. Donna is a graduate of Nichols State University in Thibodaux, LA…with a Bachelor of Arts and Scinece Degree in General Studies and Physical Education. Donna also attended the excellent E.D. White High School in Thibodaux. As the full-time Assistant Director of Riverview, Donna travels, along with Susan, promoting the program and interviewing staff in the fall, winter and spring months. Actively involved in all aspects of camp, Donna’s warm sense of humor, her gentle spirit and her tireless enthusiasm inspires both staff and campers. Both Donna and John are committed to camping excellence and make a significant difference in the quality of Riverview camp life.