Camp Butter & Egg is owned and operated by Ron and Susan Pierce. Throughout the year, part-time workers and student interns are also on staff to lead recreation, teach specific sports skills, and develop group experiences to meet the goals of camp participants.

Ron Pierce heads the baseball and softball training programs, as well as co-directing all camp programs. Retired from Troy University with 25 years experience directing auxiliary services, student activities, intramural programs, student center and ID card operations, Ron brings a vast array of experience and skill to Camp Butter and Egg. As a college student, Ron played baseball for Edison Community College (FL) and Troy State University (AL) earning all conference honors as a pitcher. Ron has coached at all levels of Dixie Baseball and developed and coached the first American Legion Baseball program in the area. Additionally, he developed a unique batting-tee, the Multi-Tee®, which is distributed nationally and used by coaches and training centers across the country. He holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Troy State University. Ron has served on the Troy City Board of Education for the past 9 years.

American Red Cross Certification in CPR and First Aid

Playing Experience
1973-1975
Junior College Baseball (Edison Community College)
Fort Myers, FL (Pitcher, 1st Base and Outfield)
1975-1977
Troy State University (Pitcher)
Two-time All Gulf South Conference Pitcher 1976

Troy State University Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee (1999)

Troy State University Career ERA Leader (1.88)

Coaching Background and Experience
Coached at all levels of Dixie Baseball (11 Years)
Coached American Legion Baseball (7 Years)
Coached Fall Traveling Team, Wiregrass Raiders (4 Years)
High School & College Umpire (5 Years)

Certification
Hitting.com Certified Hitting Coach
Dave Hudgens, Hitting Coach for Cleveland Indians
December, 2005

Susan Pierce co-directs camp programs and is the lead challenge course facilitator. With 25 years experience in counseling, new student orientation, student retention, academic advisement, and career planning, Susan retired from Troy University in 2006 and joined the camp staff in 2007. Susan has been instrumental in developing the low-ropes challenge course and has completed training by an ACCT-approved practitioner. With considerable experience in group development, motivational techniques, counseling and team building, Susan designs experiences to meet the unique needs of each group participant. She holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Troy State University. Susan is also a Weight Watchers leader and teaches a first-grade Sunday School class with First Baptist Church.

American Red Cross Certification in CPR and First Aid

Natalie Pierce serves as part-time camp counselor and lifeguard. She is pursuing a degree in sports management with Troy University and has served as a C.I.T. (counselor-in-training) for YMCA Camp Cosby. She holds current American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid and Water Safety Instructor.

Cassie Newman, a former Troy University softball player, is the lead softball instructor for the MVP Training Center. As a member of the Trojan Softball team, Cassie played both catcher and 3rd baseman for Troy, and wa s a standout high school player, as well. Cassie was a varsity starter, beginning in 7th grade at Meadowview Christian Academy, and later excelled as a pitcher and catcher at Dallas County High School. Cassie's high school teams played in regionals and state playoffs, and she was named the Defensive MVP, won the Captain's Award, and held the highest batting average for her team. Cassie also works as camp counselor for Camp Butter & Egg and Camp ASCA and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Troy University.

Former Trojan and San Fransico Giant Catcher Henry Gutierrez, has joined the staff of Troy Baseball MVP Training Center in Troy, AL.  Gutierrez will work with all aspects of teaching, but his emphasis will be on developing catchers and teaching them the correct fundamentals of the game. If you want to become a better catcher, why not learn from someone who has the experience and desire to teach the correct fundamentals.