Year-Round Staff

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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.

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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.

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Jessica “J-Lo” James

Business Manager

Hometown: Greensboro, NC
I have been at Camp Weaver: Joined the team in 2016
Story behind my camp name: My maiden name is Lopez and it was my childhood nickname
My favorite thing about camp: The zip line… because I faced my fear and did it!!
Favorite Book: A Thousand Splendid Suns

Fun Fact

I have been to Mexico over 25 times
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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

I love cooking and baking- my favorite thing to make is layer cakes!
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Nate “Cold Brew” Ware

Group Services Director

Hometown: Milton, Georgia
I have been at Camp Weaver: Joined the full time team in 2024
Story behind my camp name: I love cold brew coffee and I get it every time I go to a coffee shop.
My favorite thing about camp: The friends you make! Camp is a great environment to build close friendships in such a short amount of time.
Favorite Book: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Mark Haddon

Fun Fact

I love the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and my family used to go camping there every year.

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Nancy “Mama Nan” Early

Office Registrar

Hometown: Greensboro, NC
I have been at Camp Weaver: Joined the full time team in 2014
Story behind my camp name: I love being a mom and since I am old enough to be all of the counselor’s mom, I feel like their mom away from home.
My favorite thing about camp: Watching the campers and counselors have such a great time at lunch!
Favorite Book: These Is My Words

Fun Fact

I got my student pilots license at 16 even though I have never liked flying!
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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

I love to laugh and crack jokes. I like to compete but I’m not very competitive.

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