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About Us

Hilda Baker

Hilda Baker, Director

Since founding the retreat center in 1996, Hilda has worn just about every hat. She continues to volunteer as Director of Administration and Marketing.

Rob Meyer

Rob Meyer, Manager

Rob oversees all aspects of food service, facilities and grounds maintenance. Rob’s extensive background in the food service industry includes his own restaurant in College Station, a catering business, personal chef, and manager of a national restaurant franchise. He is an outdoorsman and enjoys camping. Rob’s wife, Sheri and daughter Kylie enjoy volunteering at the camp.

Board of Directors

  • Hilda Hellums Baker – Founder and Chairman of the Board
  • Stephanie Ashlock – Secretary/Treasurer
    Stephanie is the former director of the Lou Lawler Seafarer Center, LaPorte, TX and Cross Roads bookkeeper.
  • Lance “Bo” Aldridge – Retired Master Sergeant USAF and Scoutmaster for Troop 181, Caldwell, TX
  • Pat Baker – Businessman and Pastor of Area 3:16 in Caldwell, TX
  • Melissa Dunn – Founding board member and Bryan, TX businesswoman
  • Brian Linder – Discover Ministry Pastor at Brazos Valley Fellowship, College Station, TX
  • Ed Wetterman - Educator at Davila Middle School, Bryan, TX and published author

The History of Cross Roads Retreat and Conference Center

Cross Roads is committed to providing a sacred place for learning, inspiration and transformation, where Christ may be encountered through faith forming experiences.

Open year round for retreats.
Organizations provide their own program, speakers, music, clergy, counselors, and chaperones.

Cross Roads is a 501(c)(3) organization and is not affiliated with any denomination or other group.