Meet the entire 2017 LeConte Lodge Team!
The Crew
John and Bonnie Northrup
Resident Management and Assistant Llama Wrangling
This is the Northrup's 8th season with LeConte Lodge, having worked in a variety of positions on and off the mountain over the years. They are excited about having a more active presence at the lodge this year and catching up with guests.
John and Bonnie reside in Sevierville, TN.
Resident Management and Assistant Llama Wrangling
This is the Northrup's 8th season with LeConte Lodge, having worked in a variety of positions on and off the mountain over the years. They are excited about having a more active presence at the lodge this year and catching up with guests.
John and Bonnie reside in Sevierville, TN.
Ryn Roberts
Assistant Resident Management
Ryn returns to the lodge for her third season in a managerial role, helping to steer the ship and prepare breakfast for guests. She values living and working at the lodge because she enjoys nature, and this beautiful place can serve as inspiration for her writing and artistry.
Ryn is originally from Bowie, MD.
Assistant Resident Management
Ryn returns to the lodge for her third season in a managerial role, helping to steer the ship and prepare breakfast for guests. She values living and working at the lodge because she enjoys nature, and this beautiful place can serve as inspiration for her writing and artistry.
Ryn is originally from Bowie, MD.
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Heather Barker
Head Cook Heather is overjoyed about being atop Mt. LeConte this season, breathing in the fresh mountain air and admiring the bright stars high above. She's accustomed to constant company and spending a great deal of time with her friends, but is grateful for the solitude that comes with living on the mountain. The crew will tell you, she's also a talented musician! Heather hails from St. Louis, MO. |
Matthew Manfredi
Assistant Cook and Crew
There's no denying Matt's culinary talents. The man can cook up some mean recipes! He returns for a second season to split time between the kitchen and the trenches with the crew. He enjoys the shared experience of the lodge, and is grateful to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Matt comes to us from Lincolnton, NC.
Assistant Cook and Crew
There's no denying Matt's culinary talents. The man can cook up some mean recipes! He returns for a second season to split time between the kitchen and the trenches with the crew. He enjoys the shared experience of the lodge, and is grateful to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Matt comes to us from Lincolnton, NC.
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Henry Neel
Crew A staple in the lodge crew lineup, Henry will pick things up with the team once again beginning this summer. It'll be season number 18 for this veteran of Mt. LeConte and the National Guard. Henry's seen and done just about everything up here, including winter caretaking, and it's evident that he considers the crew and guests as part of his extended family. Henry doesn't live far from the mountain, residing in Jefferson City, TN. |
Pauline Holt
Crew
Pauline rejoins us in her fill-in role on crew. To those of us privileged enough to work with her, there's no denying that she loves the lodge, loves the people she meets here, and loves the mountain in all its glory. She can also be quite comical. Not the first in her family to work for the lodge, her daughter Missy also spent time on crew and assisting with our annual Airlift.
Pauline hangs her hat up in Newport, TN.
Crew
Pauline rejoins us in her fill-in role on crew. To those of us privileged enough to work with her, there's no denying that she loves the lodge, loves the people she meets here, and loves the mountain in all its glory. She can also be quite comical. Not the first in her family to work for the lodge, her daughter Missy also spent time on crew and assisting with our annual Airlift.
Pauline hangs her hat up in Newport, TN.
Stormi Raven
Crew
Stormi, after an extensive career in the education field, has committed to spending more time in the outdoors. Since tackling some of the Appalachian Trail last year, she's joining us on the mountain to enjoy life away from the chains of a desk and corporate America. In her words, she is "blessed to wake up in God's country each morning!"
Stormi has roots in Loranger, LA and Cashiers, NC.
Crew
Stormi, after an extensive career in the education field, has committed to spending more time in the outdoors. Since tackling some of the Appalachian Trail last year, she's joining us on the mountain to enjoy life away from the chains of a desk and corporate America. In her words, she is "blessed to wake up in God's country each morning!"
Stormi has roots in Loranger, LA and Cashiers, NC.
Brandon Ayers
Crew
Brandon is bringing country to the mountain, coming from to us from the central part of the Volunteer State. He is big into spending time in the outdoors, and Mt. LeConte can certainly satisfy that appetite. He enjoys getting to meet and converse with the countless number of new faces we see here at the lodge every day, so be sure and say "hello" when you see him.
Brandon has a home west of here in Hilham, TN.
Crew
Brandon is bringing country to the mountain, coming from to us from the central part of the Volunteer State. He is big into spending time in the outdoors, and Mt. LeConte can certainly satisfy that appetite. He enjoys getting to meet and converse with the countless number of new faces we see here at the lodge every day, so be sure and say "hello" when you see him.
Brandon has a home west of here in Hilham, TN.
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Casey Bright
Crew Casey embodies the work hard/play hard mentality. He enjoys serving our guests, knocking out the daily chores, and then suiting up for a trail run as soon as he can. Odds are if you see someone lighting up Alum Cave on a day run, it's probably him. Casey isn't far from home, joining us from Knoxville, TN. |
Alli Parker
Crew
Crew
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Tyler Long
Crew Another fan of mountain life, and often prone to 'cabin fever,' Tyler is enjoying his time working at the lodge. As someone who appreciates long hikes and time to chill out, he fits right in with the crowd at Mt. LeConte. He also contributes to our growing group of talented musicians, of which he can provide great comical relief for the crew after a long day's work. Tyler is from in-state, a native of Hendersonville, TN. |
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Allison Mayes
Crew New to the mountain this year is Allison, who loves hiking and knows there are few better places to serve as a base for exploration. She's another member of our team with experience in the education work force, enjoying a change of pace by serving our guests here on Mt. LeConte. Home for Allison is in Fuquay-Varina, NC. |
Our Great Team Members
Tim and Lisa Line
General Management
This will be the 41st season with the Lines at the helm of lodge operations! Thousands of visitors have gotten to experience the magic of Mt. LeConte and the lodge because of the Line's commitment to serving our guests, season after season.
Tim and Lisa reside in Wears Valley, TN.
General Management
This will be the 41st season with the Lines at the helm of lodge operations! Thousands of visitors have gotten to experience the magic of Mt. LeConte and the lodge because of the Line's commitment to serving our guests, season after season.
Tim and Lisa reside in Wears Valley, TN.
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 23 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 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 23 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 Clifford Cliff Tops, a wrangler favorite!
Christi Ponder
LeConte Lodge Reservations
She and her husband reside in Sevierville, TN.
Christi has been with LeConte Lodge for 32 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 32 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 Online Store and Reservations
LeConte Lodge Online Store and Reservations
