Gareth “G-Bear” Clews
Executive Director
Hometown: Glenrothes, Scotland
I have been at Camp Weaver: Joined the team in 2022
Story behind my camp name: When I said my name was “Gareth” with my accent people could not understand me. The loudest person on camp decided I would go by “G-Bear” instead.
My favorite thing about camp:Fostering a positive community where everyone learns from each other
Favorite Book: The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho
Fun Fact
I converted a small van into a camper and traveled across New Zealand.
Liz “Rizzo” Early
Cabin and Group Life Program Director
Hometown: Brookston, IN
I have been at Camp Weaver: Joined the full time team in 2021
Story behind my camp name: As kids, me and my brothers and sisters would put on The Muppet puppet shows, and I was always Rizzo the Rat
My favorite thing about camp: I love getting to see campers grow up and grow into camp staff!
Favorite Book: “We Hunt the Flame” and “We Free the Stars” by Hafsah Faizal
Fun Fact
Rivers “Arrow” Johnson
Group Service Director
Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina
I have been at Camp Weaver: Joined the full-time team in 2024!
Story behind my camp name: It was given to me when I was a CIT and represents the arrow on a compass!
My favorite thing about camp: The social and emotional growth it provides for the campers! It is so awesome to see them unlocking their potential!
Favorite Book: “Practical Magic” by Alice Hoffman
Fun Fact
My favorite things to do outside are rock climbing and stand-up paddleboarding!
Karissa “Teemo” Piper
Business Manager
Hometown: King, NC
I have been at Camp Weaver: Joined the full time team in Fall of 2025.
Story behind my camp name: Teemo is the name of the character I main in a computer game called League of Legends. He’s a swift scout and adorable and unfortunately the only character I am any good at!
My favorite thing about camp: My favorite thing about camp is the opportunity we are given every day to impact the people who visit with us. Camp was life changing for me growing up and I love being apart of a place where our reach is big! Oh, and the blob!
Favorite Book: The Wayside School Series will ALWAYS be my favorite.
Fun Fact
I am obsessed with the TV show Survivor! Everything I do is some form of Survivor training!
Cherie “Sherlock” Dimmick
Registrar
Hometown: Bedford, VA
I have been at Camp Weaver: Joined Camp Weaver in December 2025!
Story behind my camp name: I earned the name Sherlock because I have a knack for solving things. If something needs figuring out- I’m your person! My favorite quote- “Everything is Figureoutable!”
My favorite thing about camp: My favorite thing about camp is getting to enjoy the beautiful campus! I love the people and couldn’t ask for a more beautiful place to come to work every day!
Favorite Book: That’s a tough one… I will read pretty much anything! And won’t stop until I’m done!
Fun Fact
I’ve navigated through all 48 contiguous states- I’m basically a professional road-tripper! Fueled by gas station snacks and a paper atlas!
David “Gandalf” Burton
Maintenance Director
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
I have been at Camp Weaver: Joined the team in 2003
Story behind my camp name: I have gray hair.
My favorite thing about camp: Driving the Kubota cart around camp. (And recycling bins.)
Favorite Book: The Bible.
Fun Fact
It makes me outrageously happy when people recycle.
Ray “Uncle Ray” Jackson
Food Service Director
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
I have been at Camp Weaver: Joined the full time team in 2013
Story behind my camp name: The role of an Uncle is to be a father figure, mentor and protector. That is who I am as a person, even if I didn’t have kids or nieces and nephews.
My favorite thing about camp: The grounds. I like the outdoors and the peace that nature gives you.
Favorite Book: Any book that teaches me how to do something.
Fun Fact
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