2010 Leadership Team

Founded in 1927 by Andy Friedman, Camp Robin Hood was later passed on to his son Drew, who then passed the torch to former Robin Hood camper and counselor John Klein.  Robin Hood's tradition of strong leadership continues into its fourth generation. Today the camp is under the direction of a former camper, counselor, group leader and green-team staff-captain.

	Jamie and David Cole Owners/Directors Camp Robin Hood is a private camp, owned and operated by Jamie and David Cole. After spending his camp years at Robin Hood, David "DC" graduated from the University of Colorado, earned his law degree from Case Western Reserve University and has spent his career in both the legal and real estate fields. David's wife Jamie spent five years loving overnight camp in Minnesota, and later went on to earn her degree in Communications from Miami University. Jamie has worked in advertising, sports marketing and child welfare. Jamie and David's favorite roles are as parents to their children Lauren and Elizabeth.
	David Solomon Owner David Solomon’s family has been connected to Robin Hood since the 1940's when Andy Friedman recruited David's father Alan to be a Juggler. David – better known at The Realm as "Sol" - started as a Pager in 1970 and spent 13 of the next 14 summers at RH as a camper and counselor. Sol grew up in the New York area and currently resides in Manhattan with his wife Mary and daughters Katie and Carrie. Sol has a BA from Hamilton College and has worked in the financial services industry for over 20 years.
	Richard Woodstein Owner/Director Woody began his Robin Hood career as a Juggler in 1973 at age 7. Woody spent the next 12 summers at The Realm – as a camper, and then later as a counselor. Woody grew up in New Jersey and attended Boston University where he had a double major in Business Administration and Finance. These skills were put to test when Woody traded Index Options at the Chicago Board of Options for fourteen years. In 2001, Woody moved to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and currently trades Euro Dollar Options. As an investor in Robin Hood, Woody leaves the craziness of the pits every summer and escapes to The Realm to assist the administration and staff in insuring that all campers have a great experience. Woody’s two sons, David and Aaron, and his daughter Sarah have attended Camp Robin Hood.
	Carolyn Cole Arnold, Ph.D. Girls Camp Supervisor and Arts Department Director Carolyn was born and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio, but has lived in Boca Raton, Florida, for the past 18 years. When not working at camp, Carolyn works as a psychologist in a private practice, working with children, families and adults. She is the mother to Eric, 16, Jonathan, 14, and Jane, 11, all of whom are Robin Hood campers. Carolyn is interested in camp, fitness, volunteer work, reading and travelling with her family.
	Nicola Boehm Head Chef Born in Dhekelia, Cyprus, Nicky is a Brit who lived in a little seaside town in Yorkshire for many years, and now resides in upstate New York. Nicky majored in fashion at Teesside University and has a degree in management. When not the Chef at Robin Hood, Nicky is the Chef/Manager at a local high school. Nicky has many hobbies, but never enough time! Nicky fell in love with The Realm—the place and the people—in 1991. This will be Nicky's 19th summer, with many more to come. Nicky's son, Kris, is a Robin Hood camper.
	Michelle Brockmann Administration Michelle graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelors degree in French, and received a Masters in Romance Languages from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Michelle and her husband Jeremy met and were married at Camp Robin Hood, and they now have two little "campers" of their own—Michael and Julia. This will be Michelle's 21st summer at Camp Robin Hood.
	Chuck Illig Head Counselor This will be Chuck's 45th summer at Robin Hood. Living in the off-season just 20 minutes from The Realm, he lives and breathes it all year long! Chuck takes great pride in watching our campers grow through the camper ranks, joining the staff as counselors and eventually earning spots as Group Leaders or Department Heads. This he feels is what RH is all about. Chuck's two favorite times during the summer are Parents Visiting and G&W where many of our alumni return and Chuck can relive their RH experiences with them. But most all, Chuck looks forward to opening day!
	Diane Morath Office Manager/Riding Director Born and bred a "Yorkshire lass," Diane grew up in the city of Leeds, England. She graduated University with an HND in Business and Finance and a BA Honors Degree in Sports and Leisure Management. She began her years at 'The Realm' in 1993 as a riding instructor and bunk counselor, and in the spring of 1999 came to live in the United States to work for Camp Robin Hood year-round. Now living in NYC, Diane fulfills the role of our Office Manager during the off-season, taking care of 'behind-the-scenes' administrative tasks. Diane enjoys many sports, and horses have been a passion since she was young. She holds a number of British Horse Society certifications and with over 18 years experience instructing horse-riding, she continues her passion for the sport by heading up Robin Hood's riding program during the summer.
	Jody Podl Program Director Having spent 10 years as a camper and counselor at Camp Hiawatha, Jody Brown Podl is looking forward to her third summer at Robin Hood. In her real life, she lives in Shaker Heights, Ohio and teaches English at Shaker Heights High School and composition at John Carroll University. She loves the Island swim, hitting tennis balls, walking her dog Charlie, and spying on Matthew (14), Josh (12), and Rachel (9), who will also be enjoying their summers in the Realm. Her husband, Tod, will arrive in July to spend two weeks as camp doctor.
	Dick Roberts Head of Boys Camp Dick has a degree in Primary Education, specializing in mathematics and drama, and worked in residential schools for 17 years before starting a private tutoring business. While being an educator is still an important part of his life, Dick is now fully involved in the camping industry as a Regional Manager for Camp Leaders, recruiting staff from all over the world for American camps. This will be his 28th summer at Robin Hood where he has served as both a specialty and general counselor, as well as Group Leader. Dick is also a qualified driving instructor, and holds a private pilot's license.
	Michael Stringer Maintenance Director Born in Germiston, South Africa, Michael joined the South African Navy for 6-1/2 years where he trained as a chef. When not at Robin Hood, Michael works as a chef in the UK or France. Michael enjoys waterskiing, wakeboarding, snowboarding and running in his spare time.

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