Meet the Staff

Continuity of staff is key for any camp. Our leadership team boasts 50 years of Netop experience and 90 percent of our essential staff are returns from a previous summer at Netop. Counselors are carefully selected based on their character, commitment and ability to serve as positive role models and work hand-in-hand with directors during the summer to plan and carry out the program. Our leadership model provides just the right balance of experience, enthusiasm and counselor engagement to keep the program fresh and our staff coming back year after year.

Steve Hallowell, Director/Owner
Steve began his Netop experience back in 1968. He spent 10 summers: 6 as a camper, 4 as a staff member. After spending 25 years in business, Steve and his wife Beth assumed ownership of the camp in 2005 with their three children: Tim, Andrew, and Sarah. Netop had a strong positive impact on Steve growing up and he enjoys providing that same life experience to new generations of campers. Steve was raised in the Philadelphia area and lives in Maple Glen, PA with his family during the off season. Steve attained a B.S. degree from Washington & Lee University and a Masters degree from Babson College.

Mike Griffin, Assistant Director – Programs & Waterfront
Mike first joined Netop in 1977. He attended for 9 straight summers: 3 as a camper, 6 as a staff member. In 2005, Mike, his wife Janet, and their three children: Conor, Jake and Grace re-joined the Netop family once more when Mike assumed responsibility for much of the sports program at camp, including inter-camp events. During the off season Mike is the Athletic Director at Greely High School in Cumberland, ME. Mike grew up in the Philadelphia area and now resides in Yarmouth, ME with his family. Mike received his B.S. degree from Ursinus College and Masters degree from Springfield College.

David Daddio, Assistant Director – Staff Coordinator
David first came to Netop in 2005 and became a counselor the following summer. He has served as Assistant Director since 2007 and now works year-round for Netop on recruiting, staffing and planning in the off season. At camp, he works closely with the leadership team, counselors and other staff members to ensure that camp runs smoothly and each camper has a positive and enriching experience. He also runs Netop’s adventure trip program. David, an Eagle Scout, grew up in Columbia, MD and now lives in Washington, DC. David received his B.S. degree from the University of Maryland.

Geoff “G” Hester, Assistant Director – Program Coordinator
Geoff first came to Netop in 2006 as a counselor and has returned every summer since. The son of Netop alumnus Andy Hester, Geoff has become famous at camp for his rendition of the popular camp song “Fe Fi”. At camp, Geoff is responsible for coordinating a wide range of program activities and providing support and guidance to counselors. Geoff is from Rochester, MI and is completing his final year at Western Michigan University.

Beth Hallowell, R.N., Camp Nurse
Beth has been leading the health and wellness program at Netop since 2006. Her focus is ensuring that each camper and staff member stay healthy during camp, while receiving professional care and treatment when needed. During the school year, Beth is a certified school nurse at an elementary school outside of Philadelphia. She received her B.S. degree from Albright College and is completing her Masters degree in 2010.

Jon Carlson, Director of Food Services
Jon has been Netop’s head of food program since 2007. He ensures that all Netop campers and staff maintain a healthy and balanced diet at camp. Jon supervises other Netop kitchen personnel and manages all food ordering and meal planning. During the school year, Jon manages the food operations for the school district in the Cumberland/Yarmouth, ME area. He and his family reside in Casco, ME. Jon attended the University of Southern Maine.

Additional counselors will be posted in the coming months.

Tommy Bagley – Concord, MA
Jon Bolduc – Wyndham, ME
Peter Brown – Wyncote, PA
Andrew Carlson – Casco, ME
Porter Grieve – Topsfield, MA
Andrew Hallowell – Maple Glen, PA
Sarah Hallowell – Maple Glen, PA
Kaleem Jones – Brooklyn, NY
Marcus Keely – Brasstown, NC
Matt McNabb – Glastonbury, CT
Colby Morgan – Hamilton, MA
Matt Noe – Fort Washington, PA
Nick Ray – Columbia, MD
Kevin Scott – Willow Grove, PA
Kevin Slider – Dresher, PA
Matt Taylor – Fort Washington, PA