Meet Our Staff

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Director
Office Manager
Jan Griffin
jan@campgrier.org

Jan is a native  of the North Carolina mountains, having grown up in Asheville.  After spending 20+ years in SW Arkansas, she joyfully returned to the Asheville area.  She enjoys hiking, gardening, reading, crafting, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Bookkeeper
Brian LaFountain
brian@campgrier.org

Brian originally hails from the Syracuse area of New York, but says he became sick of the snow and had to migrate south!  He is a huge sports fan, and enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, as well as his friends.
Site Superintendent
Berry Berryhill
(Currently on Medical Leave until Summer 2013)

Berry is semi-retired and lives in York, SC with his wife, Lenore, but spends 3 or 4 days each week with us here at the Camp helping to keep things running smoothly and the grounds looking beautiful. Berry likes to spend time outdoors, loves to hike, and enjoys spending time with friends and family.  Berry is also the proud new granddad to Mason!
Kitchen Manager
Joyce McKinney

Joyce is the Food Service Manager at Nebo Elementary School and directs our kitchen services for our retreat groups and summer camp.  She loves the outdoors, hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family.
Part-time Maintenance
Josh Evans

Josh is a part-time college student who is a life-time attendee at Camp Grier.  Upon graduation from high school, he came to work for us as a Summer Camp Counselor for the last two years, and then stayed on at the end of this past summer, in a part-time capacity to help out with the camp's maintenance.  Josh enjoys outdoor activities, NASCAR, motocross sports, and hanging out with his friends.
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Precious the Cat

Precious showed up at the camp about nine years ago and has graciously allowed us to remain with her in her domain.  Precious likes to chase lizards, sleep on whatever paperwork Jan is trying to work on, and enjoys sneaking into the cabins where she humors our guests by allowing them to feed, pet, and adore her.