But what Camp Fire does, will be done well". NOM

Nancy Meadows

Chief Executive Officer

Nancy Meadows’ work in Camp Fire USA is approaching 25 years.  She has served as a National Trustee of Camp Fire USA headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and is respected among her peers for her work in mapping strategic organizational movement.  She has achieved notoriety as an expert and impassioned leader in the youth development industry, serving as a keynote speaker for both youth and adult events.  Ms. Meadows’ works and curriculum have been published & cited nationally.  She received her B.A. Degree from Auburn University and her M.A. Degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

Did you know?  Nancy would be quick to tell you that the most important and rewarding of her roles is that of motherhood.  She has three children ages 24, 23 and 19.

Janice Adams

Executive Assistant to CFO

Janice has been with the organization for three years.  Previously a stay at home mom, her career with Camp Fire started as a Camp Fletcher volunteer which progressed to full-time employment as the accounts payable manager.  She transferred to her current position in 2009.  Janice is extremely active at her local church.

Did you know? Janice received the 2010 Camp Fire Heart Award at the Centennial Celebration.

Brandon Bagnell

Camp Fletcher Operations Manager

Brandon has been with the organization for seven years. Originally from North Bay, Ontario, Brandon is passionate about the great outdoors.  He has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Geography from Mount Allison University, New Brunswick.  He wears plaid and says ‘EH’, he is Canadian.

Did you know? Brandon played defense for the ‘Wheeling Nailers’ professional Ice Hockey team.

Janis Barksdale

Camp Fletcher Director

Janis has been with the organization for two years.  Her career with Camp Fire started as a volunteer club leader which progressed to full-time employment as the program coordinator.  Janis transferred to her current position at Fletcher in January of 2009.  A member of the PTA board of officers and high school band program, Janis is extremely active in her local community.

Did you know? Janis is famous for her fire-lighting skills…..especially on family vacations.

Ginger Becker

Camp Fletcher Office Administrator

Ginger has been with the organization for ten years.  Previously the accounts payable manager in the main office, Ginger transferred to her current position four years ago.  Known by her peers as granny Becker, she graduated with honors from the ’School of hard knocks’….life.

Did you know? Ginger has five grandchildren and the wrinkles to prove it and truly believes ‘every child should have the opportunity to experience Camp Fletcher’.

Dianne Benifield

Chief Programs Officer

Dianne has been with the organization for 14 years.  Before coming to Camp Fire she worked as a Sales Manager for a janitorial company. While working for the janitorial company she volunteered for Camp Fire’s 'A Gift of Giving' Program and a year later became the Coordinator.  She also served as Lemonade Makers Program Director.  Dianne matriculated at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Did you know? During her freshman year at the University she starred in a Stage II play “Seascape” as a lizard.

Renee Bireley

Links-Up Program Manager

Renee has been with organization for 24 years.  Previously the Hire-A-Teen and Career Education director, Renee transferred to her current position in the spring of 2006.  Renee is from Signal Mountain Tennessee.  She said “Good Bye Rocky Top”, “Hello Roll Tide” and attended the University of Alabama. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Secondary Education.

Did you know? Renee was the #1 Gymnast in the State of Tennessee at the age of 15.

Cathy Chiaramonte

Executive Assistant to CEO

Cathy returned to the Central Alabama Council in 2009.  Previously the Accounts Payable Clerk and  Executive Assistant, Cathy is a seasoned employee with twelve years of experience.  On a daily basis she performs a variety of duties for the CEO from public relations to event planning.  She recently became a proud grandmother to a beautiful baby boy, Gavin.  

Did you know? Cathy is a certified scuba diver!

Sandra Dozier

Career Prep Program Director

Sandra has been with Camp Fire for three years.  A Birmingham native, she worked as a high school Marketing Coordinator in the Jefferson County School System for 12 years prior to employment with Camp Fire.  Sandra has two degrees, Business ( Marketing ) and Education (Marketing and Distributive Education).  A sport enthusiast, Sandra loves to watch her son Sam play various sports and attend Alabama football games!

Did you know? In her senior year at college, Sandra was a member of the first University of Alabama dance team.

Nathan Edwards

Chief Financial Officer

Nathan has been with Camp Fire for one and a half years.  His previous employment includes: Medical Properties Trust - publicly-traded health-care real estate investment trust (REIT) and Ernst & Young - global accounting services firm.  Nathan attended Samford University - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the University of Virginia - Master of Science in Accounting.

Did You Know? Nathan began his college career as a church music major and changed to history before ultimately pursuing business.

Monica McClung

Self-Reliance Program Coordinator

Monica has been with Camp Fire for three years. With a genuine concern for the well being of children, the ‘I’m safe and sure’ program gives Monica the opportunity to educate the youth of today on how to protect themselves against dangerous situations.  She has a Liberal Arts degree in Economics from the Spelman College of Atlanta, GA.

Did you know? Monica visited a Jean Claude Van Damme’ movie set.

Faye Quinney

Self-Reliance Program Manager

Faye has been with Camp Fire for twenty three years.  Previously the Program Coordinator at Camp Fire West, Faye transferred to her current position several years ago.  She has a degree in Early Childhood Education from Alabama A&M University.

Barbara Spink

Character Development Program Manager

Barbara has been with the organization for fifteen years.  She has worn many hats at Camp Fire: Reading Teacher, Career Education Advisor, Outside-In Director and Staff Comedian. (The last job is an unpaid position) She started at Auburn and ended up with a marriage certificate, a baby and a Bachelors Degree in Education from UAB.

Did you know? When Barbara is bored in the car, she turns off the radio and attempts to make every noise, squeak and whimper that Michael Jackson made in all of his songs!  HeeeeeHoooo  Awwwww  Go’on girl.

Jeannette Staples

Service Learning Program Manager

Jeannette has been with the organization for eleven years.  Previously a teacher and counselor with the Birmingham City School System, her career at Camp Fire started as Coordinator of the Lemonade Makers Program.

Did you know? Jeannette has a BA in Special Education (UA), MA in Guidance/Counseling (UAB) and a P.H.D in ‘Begging for In Kind Donations’ (A gift of Giving).

Gina Weaver

Volunteer Coordinator

Gina has been with the organization for twenty one years. Previously the Hire-A-Teen director, Gina transitioned into her new position six years ago.  Prior to her employment with Camp Fire, Gina was a Literacy Coordinator for the Birmingham City Community School.  She attended the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) and the University of Alabama (Birmingham) and majored in Sociology with a minor in psychology.

Did you know? Gina is famous. She was an actress in a commercial for a local hospital.

Debra Turner

Camp Fire West Site Director

Allison Wise

Chief Development Officer

Allison has been with the organization for seven years. Previously the Director of Marketing and PR, Allison transferred to her current position in January of 2009. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences from The University of Alabama, with a major in Advertising and a minor in Graphic Design. Allison is a member of The Junior League of Birmingham, an organization committed to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, and serves on the Brookwood Baptist Church Early Childhood Center Committee.

Did you know? Allison is from Union Springs, Alabama, otherwise known as the "Field Trial Capital of the World".

Susan Womack

Character Development Coordinator

Susan has been with Camp Fire for ten years.   Previously the Reading Program Director, Susan transitioned to her current position several years ago.  She received a BS degree in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University and her MA from UAB in Early Childhood with an endorsement in Gifted Education. 

Did you know? As a child, Susan wanted to be the Georgia Tech Quarterback.

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