EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Chris has been a part of Tate's Day Camp since 1989, and in addition to directing summer camp, he is the Executive Director of Programs for Tate's School. Chris is the past president of the American Camp Association, Heart of the South Section and a current standards visitor for the section. He serves as the chair of the national ACA, Field Service Committee and is an active member of the Association of Independent Camps. Chris holds a communications degree from the University of Tennessee and has completed extensive training for camp professionals through the American Camp Association.

OFFICE MANAGER

Marianne is entering her twelfth year as the Office Manager for Tate's Day Camp. She is most often the warm voice that greets callers on the telephone and the first smiling face you see when entering the camp office. Marianne's experience and skill, combined with her devotion to the camp experience, lends itself to the family-like atmosphere that Tate's has become famous for. In addition to serving as Office Manager, Marianne is also the proud grandmother of five. (And all will attend Tate's Day Camp this summer!)

DISCOVERY PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Julie is beginning her eleventh summer at Tate's Day Camp. In addition to serving as the Discovery Camp Program Director, Julie is an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor Trainer, First Aid Instructor, and CPR Instructor. She is the former camp Aquatics Director and continues to provide training and skill reviews for the aquatics program. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in history and elementary education. In past years, Julie has also directed the preschool and kindergarten afterschool program at Tate's School.

EXPLORER PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Jonathan Hodge is beginning his fourth summer at Tate's Day Camp and his first as the Explorer Program Director. Previously he has been the team leader for the RATT pack instructors (Ropes/Archery/Tower/Trees) as well as an explorer counselor. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music, with a minor in Religion, from Carson-Newman College and is the current afterschool program director for the preschool and Kindergarten at Tate's School.

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING DIRECTOR

Taking charge of our Counselor-In-Training program, Mandy is entering her fourth summer at Tate's Day Camp and her second summer as the CIT director. In past years she was the Welcome Center Coordinator for the camp and has previously directed the preschool and kindergarten afterschool program at Tate's School. Mandy is working to complete her degree in secondary education and brings experience, energy, and enthusiasm to the CIT program.