Full Time 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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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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Hunter “Tex” Hickman

Summer Program Coordinator

Hometown: Boerne, TX
I have been at Camp Weaver: Joined the full time team in 2025
Story behind my camp name: Like most Texans, I sure love Texas.
My favorite thing about camp: My favorite part of camp is the community, it brings people together to create unforgettable memories, meaningful connections, and the kind of friendships that feel like home.

Favorite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Jeff Kinney

 

Fun Fact

I love to play pickleball.

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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!

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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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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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