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Lyndsi Hale, Vice President of Sales
As a member of the Mountain Lake Team, Lyndsi knows event coordination can be an intimidating process, and there are many tasks that can be overlooked. Her experience provides a wealth of information for brides and event planners, which translates into a smooth, efficient planning process and an extraordinary experience for any occasion! Her warm, enthusiastic personality, and flawless attention to detail has helped to create many Fabulous Weddings, Corporate Meetings, Retreats and a variety of other successful events over the years.
She currently resides in Christiansburg with her husband and Boxer Dogs. When she's not coordinating fabulous events at Mountain Lake Lodge, you can find her gardening, kayaking on the New River, traveling or spending time with family and friends.
Raechel Kiefer, Director of Catering
Aleta Luther, Bus Tour Sales Manager & Catering Coordinator
When Aleta isn't on the Mountain you can find her traveling the world with her partner and their 3 cats, frequenting the local plant nurseries, tending to her own miniature rainforest in her home, or taking refuge in her local coffee shop with her next community service outreach project with a good cup of joe.
AJ Stephens, Vice President of Food & Beverage
AJ currently lives in Blacksburg, VA and enjoys spending time on the river and lake or working on home projects when he is not providing excellent service to Mountain Lake Lodge guests.
Michael Porterfield, Executive Chef
Chef Michael Porterfield began his career 34 years ago as Mountain Lake's garde manger. After leaving the lodge in 1992 as the Executive Sous Chef, he spent 5 years working locally in Blacksburg and another 5 years as the Chef de Cuisine at Roanoke College. In 2015, Porterfield returned to Mountain Lake with innovative culinary expertise and a dedication to sourcing quality farm fresh local ingredients. The Porterfield family owned the lodge for more than 30 years in the early 1900s.
Fun Fact! During the 1987 filming of Dirty Dancing, Chef Michael gave Patrick Swayze a ride to the store on the back of his motorcycle!
Jeremiah McKendree, Vice President of Retail & Recreation
With his vast expertise gained from working with some of the most reputable names in the industry such as Walt Disney World, The Greenbrier Resort, ACE Adventure Center, and The Resort at Glade Springs, Jeremiah brings a wealth of experience to the table.
Jeremiah is not just a dedicated professional but also a devoted family man. When he is not working, you can find him and his loved ones exploring the great outdoors, indulging in their shared obsession for outdoor adventures.
Mike Goetz, Clays at the Overlook Manager
When he's not sharing his expertise and knowledge with his students on the mountain, you can find Mike honing his own skills on the sporting clays course or out in the field upland hunting. He's also a skilled sailor and enjoys racing sailboats in his free time.
With a wealth of experience and a love for the great outdoors, Mike is the perfect guide and mentor for anyone looking to improve their shotgun shooting skills and experience the thrill of clay shooting.