2012 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.
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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.
Send email to David Cole.
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. Send email to
Jamie Cole. |
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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. |
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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.Send email to
Richard Woodstein. |
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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 20 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, 18,
Jonathan, 16, and Jane, 13, all of whom are Robin Hood campers. Carolyn
is interested in camp, fitness, volunteer work, reading and travelling
with her family. |
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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 21st summer, with many more to come. Nicky's
son, Kris, is a Robin Hood camper. |
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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 23rd summer at Camp Robin Hood.Send email to
Michelle Brockman. |
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Chuck Illig
Head Counselor
This will be Chuck's 47th 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!Send email to
Chuck Illig. |
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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 20 years experience
instructing horse-riding, she continues her passion for the sport by
heading up Robin Hood's riding program during the summer.Send email to
Diane Morath. |
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Jody Podl
Program Director
Having spent 10 years as a camper and counselor at Camp Hiawatha,
Jody Brown Podl is looking forward to her 5th 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 (16), Josh (14), and Rachel
(11), who will also be enjoying their summers in the Realm. Her
husband, Tod, will arrive in July to spend two weeks as camp doctor.
Send email to Jody Podl. |
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