Meet the 2019 LeConte Lodge Team!
The Crew
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Jeremiah Donovan
Site Manager After one full season under his belt, site manager Jeremiah returns for another season from Columbus, GA. He is excited to plan more fun activities for the crew in the 2019 season as well as take what he learned last year and apply it to this year to make it an even better one for the guests. |
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Emily Buie
Head Cook There are few who know the LeConte Lodge Kitchen better than Emily. Returning for her second season, she is excited to put the skills and knowledge she learned last year into preparing delicious meals for the 2019 season. If you don’t see her in the kitchen, odds are she is nestled into her favorite book or taking in the views at Myrtle Point. One of Emilys favorite parts of working at the lodge is getting to hangout with the llamas after they bring supplies up the mountain. |
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Allison Mayes
Assistant Site Manager Hailing from Fuquay-Varina, NC, Allison is excited for her third season at LeConte Lodge. She enjoys assisting our llama wranglers as they give the llamas their food and water. She is excited to continue aiding guests and crew alike through the 2019 season. |
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Kemp Stonehouse
Assistant Cook & Crew Hailing from the busy city of Asheville, NC, Kemp is excited to leave the city life behind for another season with LeConte Lodge. Having worked in various fast-paced restaurants, his work ethic and positive attitude make him a great fit for the mountain. During his spare time, he enjoys hiking and mountaineering, and is currently working on completing all the trails in GSMNP. His extensive knowledge of the surrounding mountains and trails makes him a great candidate for any questions you might have about the Smokies' interior. |
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Jacob Line
Crew No stranger to LeConte Lodge, Jacob Line is returning for a second season. His whole life has been impacted by the lodge as his parents worked with LeConte from the 70s until 2017. Jacob enjoys spending his free time by using his cinema degree knowledge to expand his creative mind with a good movie or book. He is a sucker for Kroger brand sparking water, floral patterns, and Welsh's Fruit Snacks. |
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Morgan "Mo" Steele
Crew Tennessee native, Morgan is here for her second season at the lodge. Being local to the area, she is well versed in the trails of Smoky Mountain National Park. In her off time, she enjoys solo hiking and backpacking in backcountry settings. She is excited for the season to start so she can use the experience she gained last year to make this season an even better one. |
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Don Florence
Crew Don is continuing his work in National Park lodges this year at LeConte Lodge. He joined the crew in October 2018 after working a full season in Glacier National Park in Montana. Drawn to the trails, history and community within the Smokies, Don is excited to further his knowledge of Park and Lodge history through his experiences at the Lodge and with fellow park go-ers. |
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Lane Clark
Crew Lane is ready for his first season on LeConte! He has explored much of the outdoor scene in his home state of Alabama and is excited to carry his love of hiking to the smokies. In his time off, Lane enjoys traversing the surrounding trails of LeConte. Although it may be his first season, Lane is no stranger to the mountain as he has visited as a guest numerous times. |
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Erin Keenan
Crew First timer, Erin, is ready to make her debut on crew. As a guest to the lodge, Erin has enjoyed visiting from Indiana while taking in the crisp mountain air with her family. Now on her own, she enjoys taking spare time to go on quick hikes to Cliff Tops or Myrtle Point. |
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Henry Neel
Crew One of the longest serving members in lodge history, Henry Neel returns for his 20th season atop Mt. LeConte. He's worked a multitude of positions here at the lodge, including Winter Caretaker, and has just about seen and done everything that can be thrown his way. A retired SFC of the National Guard, Henry values his relationships with the people who have come to Mt. LeConte through the years, guests and crew alike. Henry resides in Jefferson City, TN. |
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Scott Hengehold
Crew Originally from Saint Louis, Scott is eager to return to the Smokies for his second season at LeConte Lodge. With a full time engineering job off the mountain, we are grateful for the handy work he provides us at the lodge. You are more than likely to run into Scott with a hammer and nails as he will either be repairing items in camp or making something new for himself. |
Our Team Members
John and Bonnie Northrup
General Management and Assistant Llama Wrangling
This is the Northrup's 10th season with the lodge, having worked in a variety of positions on and off the mountain over the years. They are excited about leading the lodge into the future while holding to the experiences that make this destination so special to our guests.
John and Bonnie reside in Sevierville, TN.
General Management and Assistant Llama Wrangling
This is the Northrup's 10th season with the lodge, having worked in a variety of positions on and off the mountain over the years. They are excited about leading the lodge into the future while holding to the experiences that make this destination so special to our guests.
John and Bonnie reside in Sevierville, TN.
Christi Ponder
LeConte Lodge Reservations
She and her husband reside in Sevierville, TN.
Christi has been with LeConte Lodge for an illustrious 35 years.
Stayed with us before? Odds are you've interacted with Christi more than any other lodge representative. We appreciate her knowledge and experience in getting visitors prepared for coming to the lodge!
LeConte Lodge Reservations
She and her husband reside in Sevierville, TN.
Christi has been with LeConte Lodge for an illustrious 35 years.
Stayed with us before? Odds are you've interacted with Christi more than any other lodge representative. We appreciate her knowledge and experience in getting visitors prepared for coming to the lodge!
Mark Corum
LeConte Lodge Assistant Reservations
Mark wears many hats for Stokely Hospitality Enterprises, several of which include assisting with LeConte Lodge reservations and keeping tabs over our online store. He has been with the company for 10 years. He is passionate about serving our guests, and enjoys the occasional trek up to the lodge each year. He's also big into cheering on his beloved Tennessee Vols!
Mark's family calls Strawberry Plains, TN home.
LeConte Lodge Assistant Reservations
Mark wears many hats for Stokely Hospitality Enterprises, several of which include assisting with LeConte Lodge reservations and keeping tabs over our online store. He has been with the company for 10 years. He is passionate about serving our guests, and enjoys the occasional trek up to the lodge each year. He's also big into cheering on his beloved Tennessee Vols!
Mark's family calls Strawberry Plains, TN home.
Alan and Chrissy Householder
Llama Farm Management and Wrangling
The Householders reside in Sevierville, TN.
Alan has been with LeConte Lodge since 2002, and Chrissy since 2011. That's a combined 27 years of experience wrangling Llamas, with brief stints as crew as well!
We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of the Householders, and especially our four-legged Llama friends transporting supplies multiple times every week during the season. That handsome guy in the middle is recently retired Clifford Cliff Tops, a wrangler favorite!
Llama Farm Management and Wrangling
The Householders reside in Sevierville, TN.
Alan has been with LeConte Lodge since 2002, and Chrissy since 2011. That's a combined 27 years of experience wrangling Llamas, with brief stints as crew as well!
We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of the Householders, and especially our four-legged Llama friends transporting supplies multiple times every week during the season. That handsome guy in the middle is recently retired Clifford Cliff Tops, a wrangler favorite!
Seth Orme
Winter Caretaker
An outdoor enthusiast and environmental steward, Seth brings his passion for nature to the forefront through his captivating writing and inspiring photography. We may be closed during the winter months, but there is still magic to be seen on the mountain, and Seth will find it while watching the dormant lodge. This past winter
was his second on the mountain!
Seth's base of operations is in Topton, NC.
Winter Caretaker
An outdoor enthusiast and environmental steward, Seth brings his passion for nature to the forefront through his captivating writing and inspiring photography. We may be closed during the winter months, but there is still magic to be seen on the mountain, and Seth will find it while watching the dormant lodge. This past winter
was his second on the mountain!
Seth's base of operations is in Topton, NC.
