Chellie joined Ferncliff as the Hospitality Director in the Spring of 2023. She lives in Salem, AR with her husband, two daughters, kitty cats, and puppy dog. Originally from Arkansas, she owned and operated a popular dive and tourism company on the island of Cozumel that was frequently mentioned in publications like Fodor’s, US News & World Report, and Discovery Channel’s Top Five Latin America. After 22 successful years in Mexico, Chellie moved back home to Arkansas as a bilingual hospitality professional and started a new career as the Events Director for Downtown Little Rock Partnership (DLRP). She oversaw numerous events, including the award-winning Main Street Food Truck Festival, and represented DLRP on the Arkansas Festivals & Events Association Board of Directors.  Chellie has developed leadership skills in event management, program development, fundraising, and volunteerism that she’s excited to bring to her position at Ferncliff. She enjoys working hand-in-hand with Housekeeping and Food Services, as well as the staff as a whole, to ensure that all conference and retreat guests’ expectations are met and that their stay here is seamless. “I have a heart for serving local communities and sharing the love of Christ through the beauty of the world around us. I LOVE the great outdoors!”