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Category: Staff Profile


Staff Profile: Julia Sayles

by Pine Cove

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With a deep love for family (especially her newborn nephew), a passion for live music, and a knack for bringing people together, Julia “Dovey” Sayles is ready to make you feel like a part of the Springs family. Get to know the Springs Associate Director as she shares stories from her time at Pine Cove […]

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Staff Profile: Caleb Howard

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Get to know your new seriously faithful and seriously fun Timbers director Caleb “Sink Or Swim” Howard! Pine Cove has played a role in Caleb’s walk with Christ for over 15 (let’s count ‘em!) years now. Hear from Caleb below as he tells us more about his family, his experience throughout the years at Pine […]

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Staff Profile: Selina “WhoDee” Apodaca

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Selina has spent many years serving Pine Cove faithfully as she travels to and from churches with Pine Cove City! Get to know the Iceberg Site Director as she tells us about how she got to camp, her favorite places to go to in College Station, and more Tell us about yourself! I grew up […]

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Staff Profile: Hayden “Mr. Polar Behr” Weaver

by Karissa Pitaniello

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If you’ve been to one of our East Texas camps within the past few years, you’re sure to have heard “Mr. Polar Behr’s” well-known “WOOOOO” screams through the piney trees! An Arkansas native and Razorback diehard, Hayden Weaver sat down to tell us about himself as he steps into his new role as the Director […]

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Staff Profile: Hamilton “Dreamland” Bromhead

by Karissa Pitaniello

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At Pine Cove, even our technology team is seriously fun, and Hamilton “Dreamland” Bromhead is here to prove it! Get to know all of the layers of Hamilton as he takes you through his different roles at Pine Cove, what it was like to be an asparagus, and his favorite rice spots. (Yes, rice!) Don’t […]

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Staff Profile: Brooks “Uno” Howard

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Brooks is a Nashville native who grew up going to Pine Cove with his family since he was four years old! A lot has changed since then, but he’s been able to see the Lord use Pine Cove in every season of his life. Learn more about Uno as he shares what God’s teaching him […]

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Staff Profile: Remedy “Bo-V” Applegate

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Get to know the Ranch women’s director as she lets us in on the best spots in Tyler, what’s it like being an evil spaghetti noodle, and her upcoming podcast!  Tell us about yourself! I’m from Denton, Texas and I went to college at Dallas Baptist University. I graduated with a degree in Christian Studies […]

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Staff Profile: Marshall “Swole City” Wallace

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Get to know the director of Crier Creek as he lets us in on what it’s like to be a non-Aggie living in Aggieland, tells us about what the Lord is teaching him, and shares some seriously hilarious camp stories (swamps, falling on skates, and blind dates involved)!  Tell us about yourself! Born and raised […]

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Staff Profile: Stacy “Cha-Ching” Colvin

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Meet Stacy, a Louisiana native with a heart as warm as her Southern roots. Born and raised in the charming town of Ruston, she’s a hometown enthusiast with a deep love for family and a passion for creating lasting connections. As you dive into Stacy’s story, you’ll discover not only her knack for turning test […]

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Staff Profile: Ben “Digs” Gasaway

by Karissa Pitaniello

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Ever met someone who can juggle and unicycle?! Just not at the same time… yet. Get to know Ben “Digs” Gasaway as he lets you in on some hilarious stories (tarantulas and food-themed skit characters included!) from his years at Pine Cove and gives you the inside scoop on life in Georgia! If you were […]

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