About Sherwood Forest Summer Camp

"I've been called Teach since before I went to my first renaissance festival over a decade ago. It defines a lot of who I am. First, I am a teacher with 16 years of classroom experience teaching all levels of science. My life from August to June revolves around doing the best I can for the kids in my classes each and every day. Second, it defines my character. I do all I can to make sure that I am a role model for my students every day. Not in words but in deeds. I learned a long time ago that the best role models walk the walk, and I do my best to follow that tradition. 

I have worked as the Nateco Director for summer camps in the past. I started at Sherwood Forest Summer Camp in 2014 and have enjoyed the chance to continue the excellence that this program offers. I hope to take our camp to even greater heights in the future!"

George, co-founder and co-owner of the Sherwood Forest Faire, is the “spiritual father” of Sherwood Forest Summer Camp, having conceived the notion and taken the steps necessary to bring the camp into existence.  George functions as a cast member during Faire season, a Master (teacher) during summer camp, and as Sherwood's year-round Marketing Director.

Outside of Sherwood George Appling is an author and entrepreneur whose extensive career spans across countries, industries, and sectors.

In 2018, George co-founded a Sherwood-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit called Knights of the Grail, which helps Veterans via equine therapy.

Since 2020 he has been a Vistage Chair who mentors CEOs and business owners, helping them experience the joy of doing what they love and succeeding.

George holds 2 Masters degrees from Harvard and 2 Bachelors degrees from Texas A&M. He was a junior partner at McKinsey & Co and a lead partner at Booz & Co. He served as president of a business unit at Siemens, the COO of Brightstar, and the CEO of a $1B cellphone distribution company.

George enjoys spending time with his partner and their three teenagers, traveling, reading, and visiting renaissance faires throughout the country.

Visit his website and learn more about his book at http://www.georgeappling.com.

Brian studied management information systems at the University of Houston and spent many years doing volunteer work for various non-profit organizations in Houston, largely as an event planner. He has spent several thousand hours volunteering with children, while part of Americorps and also independently, mainly in classrooms at a public elementary school and an orphanage.

Brian has many fond memories of attending an overnight YMCA camp in rural New Hampshire as a child. He enjoys spending time with his partner and their three teenagers. His hobbies include reading, travel, community service, event planning, and gaming.

Brian is Sherwood's year-round Administrative Director.  He has also been a member of the Board of Directors of RESCU Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that helps renaissance faire workers with medical expenses, since 2013.