The Leadership Team

Billy started working at creative themes 8 years ago as an assistant counselor, focused on the fishing and canoeing areas of camp. Since then he has worked toward becoming our new lead adventure staff and has run our LIT program for the past two years. Billy also manages the facilities and pools at camp. Billy Studied Mechanical Engineering at Alfred state and has since decided to switch gears and pursue camp as a full-time career and pursue Personal training as well.

Before working full-time at Creative Themes, Billy was a project manager at Harbec plastics. He is also in the Army National Guard. Billy enjoys physical fitness, hiking, and camping.

Elizabeth (Liz) spent three summers as a Lead Counselor at Creative Themes. She will start her 7th summer in her current role as an assistant director, focusing on assisting our Lead Counselors throughout the summer with her experience and knowledge. A Syracuse native, Liz was a standout basketball player for Nazareth College, where she earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. After graduating from Nazareth College, she coached several high school sports, including basketball, softball, and girls’ lacrosse. She also was an assistant coach and mentor for the women’s basketball program at Nazareth College for two years. As of 2022, she returned to coaching in the East Rochester school district as an assistant coach to the girl’s basketball program and, in 2023, took over as the Varsity coach.

She is in her 22nd year of practicing as a New York State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and is employed by the Rochester City School District. She has a great deal of background knowledge in the areas of Autism and other developmental disabilities, as well as additional factors that impact a child’s ability to communicate and function in his/her environment effectively. Liz lives in the Rochester area with her husband of 18 years, their two beautiful daughters, and two dogs, Yogi and Reggie. Liz loves spending time with her family and friends, especially anytime she can get to the Adirondacks!!!

Ryan has been a part of the camp since he was born. He has experience as a camper, LIT, CIT, Counselor, and Lead Staff member. Ryan’s perspective on camp through the eyes of our younger staff helps keep CT up to date.

As a family member, he has many valued roles within the camp and is always around to lend a helping hand. Ryan played varsity football and baseball in high school and enjoys sharing his skills with campers. Ryan graduated from Ohio University in 2023. He is continuing his education in an MBA/MSA program. While in school, he will continue to help when possible and add his valued input to the family business.

Courtney has attended camp since she was a baby! Courtney has been a camper, LIT, CIT, Counselor, and Lead Counselor and now serves as our Director of Communication and Staff Advisor. With her knowledge of camp, Courtney adds a lot of experience to our leadership team through her years at camp.

Courtney was an integral member of the Webster Schroeder Softball team in high school. Courtney received her Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Florida State University and is also a Board Certified Athletic Trainer. She is currently working as an Event Manager for Revel XP. Courtney enjoys spending time with her family and friends outside of camp, attending music concerts, and caring for her little cousins!