Cory Harrison
Weathering the Storm: Lessons in Navigating Disaster
In this engaging breakout session, Cory shares the compelling story of how Camp Greenville faced the unprecedented challenges of a devastating hurricane. From navigating the immediate aftermath to working through FEMA and insurance processes, Cory will offer a transparent look at the complexities of disaster recovery for a camp operation.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into crisis management, stakeholder communication, and long-term planning for rebuilding and renewal. Through photos and first-hand accounts, Cory will highlight lessons learned, strategies that worked, and the moments that defined resilience in the face of adversity. Additionally, he will candidly discuss what he might have done differently in hindsight, offering practical takeaways for camp owners and directors to strengthen their own emergency preparedness plans.
Join this session to learn how Camp Greenville turned a storm into an opportunity for growth and reflection, ensuring the camp’s mission and community impact continue stronger than ever.
About Cory
Vice President of Overnight Camping for the YMCA of Camp Greenville
With more than 20 years of experience in executive-level leadership, Cory has gained invaluable knowledge by sitting on the senior leadership teams of a YNAN (network of YMCA’s largest associations), mid-Major YMCA, and small to midsized YMCA teams. This has allowed Him to develop deep partnerships with community stakeholders.
Cory is currently Vice President of Overnight Camping for the YMCA of Camp Greenville, where he advances and implements strategic growth, planning, fundraising and development for YMCA Camp Greenville.
