Tom is a seasoned camp professional with over 21 years experience directing Jewish residential summer camp and many summers as a camper and staffer in various summer camps.

During the summer months, Tom is happiest splashing in the pool, leading a hike, playing tennis or singing around a campfire. Tom is a leader in the American camping movement. A past National Treasurer of the American Camp Association (ACA) as well as a past Board President and Treasurer of ACA Southeastern, Tom is a founding Board Member of the North Carolina Youth Camp Association.

Tom was awarded the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Camp Industry Leadership Award as well as the American Camp Association's National Honor Award and ACA Southeastern's Distinguished Service Award. Tom enjoys mentoring youth development professionals on a range of strategic and operational issues and presents educational sessions at national, regional and local conferences. Tom is married to Pam Sugarman of Atlanta, Georgia. Their four-year-old son, Daniel, loves all things Jewish and Camp — especially Shabbat and music! They recently moved to Atlanta from Asheville, NC where Tom has served as Board Treasurer of Congregation Beth Israel and on the WNC Jewish Federation Board.

Tom graduated with distinction with a Masters in Business Administration from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California and a BS in Management from the AB Freeman School of Business at Tulane University. He is also a graduate of the ACA's Camp Director Institute.

David Weiss, Associate Director
david@campjudaea.org

David Weiss started his CJ memories in 1997 and has been a camper, specialist, supervisor, Program Director and now Associate Director. Previously David worked for Florida State University in the Department of Undergraduate Studies.

David holds a Master's Degree in Political Science from Florida State University. His undergraduate degrees, also from Florida State, are in International Affairs and Political Science. David grew up in Port St. Lucie, FL, but currently resides in Atlanta.

David is available to answer any questions you might have about the program or to discuss any specific needs you or your child might have. He is looking forward to many exciting summers working with your children!

Phyllis Major, Camp Registrar
info@campjudaea.org

Phyllis Major works full time in the Atlanta office as Camp Judaea's registrar. Phyllis has over 20 years of experience working for non-profit Jewish organizations. Before coming to Camp Judaea, Phyllis spent seven years with the Atlanta Jewish Federation.

Phyllis is available to answer any and all questions regarding registration and enrollment at Camp Judaea.

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