LEADERSHIP

From left to right: in back, Martyn Armstrong, Shane Brown, Jim Hussey, Michaux Crocker
in front, Teresa Rouse and Caitlin Powell

MICHAUX CROCKER, Camp Director
director@campcheerio.org
Michaux is our full-time camp director. He has spent a lifetime with the YMCA program and with Camp Cheerio itself, having been a Cheerio camper, counselor, program director and assistant director. Michaux began his YMCA career in l988 after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Michaux lives on-site with his wife, Michelle, along with their two sons, Jack and Luke. Michelle is also a former Cheerio counselor. Today she is extensively involved in the total camp program, helping in a variety of areas.

SHANE BROWN, Assistant Camp Director
shane@campcheerio.org
As a former camper, counselor, and staff member, Shane brings many years of experience, as well as his love of Cheerio, back to the mountaintop. Shane earned his B.S. degree from N.C. State in Parks and Recreation Management and has experience working with municipal recreation. Shane directs the Senior Adult Camp and oversees program development and conference groups. He along with his wife, Cheri, Cheerio's Counselor In Training Program Director, live at Cheerio during the summer months.

MARTYN ARMSTRONG, Food Service Director
martyn@campcheerio.org
Martyn is Camp Cheerio's Food Service Director. He began his Cheerio career in 1996 as a summer camp counselor on an international exchange program. Martyn hails from England. He oversees all aspects of the food service operation from ordering food to preparing meals. Martyn is credited with bringing the Salad Bar to Camp Cheerio!

CAITLIN POWELL, Program Director
caitlin@campcheerio.org
Caitlin is a former Cheerio camper, counselor, and staff member. She has BA in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Caitlin works as a program director, overseeing evening programs, and special events.

TERESA ROUSE, Program Director
teresa@campcheerio.org
Teresa has been involved in Cheerio as a camper, counselor, and staff member. She graduated from N.C. State with a B.S. in Parks and Recreation Management. Teresa oversees the daily programs of camp and helps out with cabin life.

JIM HUSSEY, CIT Director
jim@campcheerio.org
Jim joined the Cheerio Family in 2004 as a Counselor and Staff member. Jim has a B.S. in Business Administration from UNC-W. Jim is in charge of our Counselor in training program during the summer, as well as a part of staff hiring and supervision.

LYNDA NORRIS, Registrar
lynda@campcheerio.org
When you call the office, chances are the friendly voice you hear will be Lynda. She is an invaluable member of the camp staff and has been with us for the past 17 years. Lynda is a former camper, having attended Cheerio in the 1960's. Her daughter is also a former camper and counselor, and her granddaughters have attended camp too.