CAMP MAC DIRECTORS
In order to provide Camp Mac's campers and our high school and college-age staff with the guidance and attention they need and deserve, our staff is lead by our 14 directors. These college-educated professionals have a combined total of over 350 years of experience as campers and counselors here at Camp Mac, and each has specialties and responsibilities in different areas of our program. Eight of them are on our year-round staff and live on the camp grounds. All of them live, eat, work and play with our campers and staff each summer, and provide the younger members of our summer family with a more mature perspective on the ups and downs of life at camp - and life after camp.
Camp Mac Staff Request Information
CAMP DIRECTOR:
Robert E. McBride - office@campmac.com
- B.S. Electrical Engineering, Auburn University; Naval ROTC
Scholarship; 3 years Officer USN; 58 years instructional & administrative experience; NRA
Certified Rifle Instructor; Board Member of Camp ASCCA; Past President Alabama
Association of Camps; member Church Council & Foundation Chair First United Methodist
Church, Talladega; 66 years camp experience; 54 years Director at Camp Mac.
DIRECTOR JR. STAFF & HORSEBACK PROGRAM:
Allen A. McBride - allen@campmac.com
- B.S. Industrial Engineering/Computer Science, Auburn University; member Church Council & Trustees First United Methodist Church, Talladega; President Association of Alabama Camps; Chair - State Leadership Council NFIB; Member American Camp Assoc., National Board/Treasurer - Assoc. of Independent Camps; Certified Instructor for NRA and Alabama Hunter Safety; Member Dude Ranch Assoc. and National Archery Assoc.; 2007 NFIB Small-Business Champion of Alabama; 45 years Camp Mac camper and staff.
DIRECTOR WILDERNESS SKILLS, LAKEFRONT, FIELD TRIPS & MAINTENANCE:
John B. McBride - john@campmac.com
- B.S. Zoology Auburn University; Graduate School, Texas A. & M. University; M.Ed. University of Alabama Birmingham; Proactive Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance; Member Golden Springs Baptist Church, Anniston; 3 children; 41 years Camp Mac camper and staff.
PARENT RELATIONS & NURSING STAFF COORDINATOR
Margery Bryan McBride (Mrs. Robert E.) - office@campmac.com
- A.A. Stephens College, Columbia, Mo.; B.S. Elementary Education Auburn University; 2 years classroom teacher; member Church Council First United Methodist Church, Talladega; 65 years camp experience; 55 years at Camp Mac.
BUSINESS MANAGER:
Jill Wiggins McBride (Mrs. John B.) - jill@campmac.com
- B.S. Accounting Auburn University; Certified Public Accountant; 9 years KPMG Peat Marwick, 3 years as Sr. Manager; Member Golden Springs Baptist Church, Anniston; 3 children; 19 years at Camp Mac.
HEAD COUNSELORS FOR GIRLS (1st 6 Weeks):
Janet Lewis Jackson (Mrs. Stony) - janet@campmac.com
- Birmingham, AL; (2 Week & 1st 4 Week Terms); B.S. University of Alabama, Birmingham; Partner, "Flower Buds"; 3 children; 27 years Camp Mac camper and staff.
HEAD COUNSELORS FOR GIRLS (2nd 4 Weeks):
Kimberley Medley Freeman (Mrs. Jack) - kimberley@campmac.com
- Alpharetta, GA; (2nd 4 Week Term); B.S. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; 16 years investment firm associate; 5 years and presently Culinary Arts; 15 years Camp Mac camper and staff.
HEAD COUNSELOR FOR BOYS:
Bill Garner - bill@campmac.com
- Birmingham, AL; B.S. Augusta GA State University; 2 years Youth Director, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Augusta; 6 years Richmond County Recreation Dept. Middle School Football Coach; 6 years volunteer and 3 years staff Augusta Young Life Middle School Ministry; 4 years 5th grade teacher Episcopal Day School, Augusta; Co-Leader Boy's "Big Time Ministries" Mountain Brook, AL; 6th grade boys' Mountain Brook City League football coach; 8 years and presently 6th grade English teacher, Crestline School, Mountain Brook; 14 years Camp Mac staff.
ASSISTANT HEAD COUNSELOR, JR. STAFF DIRECTOR & PROGRAM DIRECTOR:
Toni A. Ford - toni@campmac.com
- Birmingham, AL; B.S., M.A. University of Alabama; 23 years teaching, counseling and administrative experience; 20 years camp experience, including 16 in administration; 8 years and presently Guidance Counselor Helena Intermediate School, Shelby County, Birmingham; 11 years Camp Mac staff.
ASSISTANT HEAD COUNSELOR, COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING DIRECTOR & HEAD RIFLERY INSTRUCTOR:
Doug A. Hall - doug@campmac.com
- Munford, AL; B.S. Auburn University; Certified Riflery Instructor for NRA and CMP; Certified Instructor for National Archery Assoc.; presently year 'round staff at Camp Mac; 13 years Camp Mac staff.
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING DIRECTOR & WATERFRONT DIRECTOR:
Amy Glenn Drolet (Mrs. Tom) - amy@campmac.com
- Birmingham, AL; B.S. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; Certified Water Skiing Instructor; ARC Life Saving and CPR; 1 year, classroom teacher, Vestavia East Elementary; 13 years Camp Mac camper and staff.
WEBMASTER/PHOTOGRAPHER:
Bill Smyly - webmaster@campmac.com
– Munford, AL; B.S. University of Montevallo, Mass Communications; presently year 'round staff; 15 years Camp Mac camper and staff.
DIRECTOR CRAFTS & DRAMA; REGISTRATION & RECRUITMENT:
Hayley Hinz Long- hayley@campmac.com
- University of Alabama - 4 years Graphic Design & Theatre; University of Georgia - 3 years Art Education; 17 years Art Industry; 1 child; presently year 'round staff; 12 years Camp Mac camper and staff.
CAMP FOOD MANAGER:
Elaine J. Nixon - elaine@campmac.com
- Talladega, AL; presently Director Child Nutrition Program at Munford Elementary; 25 years at Camp Mac.