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.
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.
Ryan “Cabbage” Carr
Camping Program Director
Hometown: Wilmington, NC
I have been at Camp Weaver: Joined the team in 2015
Story behind my camp name: My name comes from the abnormally large size of my head.
My favorite activity at camp: High Ropes
Favorite Book: Into the Wild
Fun Fact
For several years I worked as a whitewater rafting guide.
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
Elizabeth “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
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
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
Kasey “Otter” Cross
Hometown: Tippecanoe, Ohio
I have been at Camp Weaver: Joined the team in 2022
Story behind my camp name: When I was a CIT, we went on a kayaking trip and saw a group of baby otters!
My favorite thing about camp: Arts & Crafts
Favorite Book: “Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley
Fun Fact
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