Staff
Here is a little extra information on our staff currently here at Tulakogee:
Director: Don Burns
Don has been the director here at Tulakogee for over 13 years. He believes his mission here is to serve God and make Him known through his work here. He firmly believes with all his heart that he is serving here at Tulakogee to make a difference for eternity. That is a very evident truth in Don’s work and life here at Tulakogee. He lives and works here with his wife, Dawn Marie, and their faithful dog Scuba. Don is a talented and gifted man of God who has skills that range from designing and building a hotel, managing a large staff, as well as ministering to those who come and stay at Tulakogee. Anyone who is around Don for more than 5 minutes realizes that he is a man after God’s own heart.
Guest Services Coordinator: Anné Kay
Anne came to Tulakogee as a summer staffer in the summer of 2007. Since that summer she has been asked to serve as our newest position, the guest services coordinator. She does a little of everything, from housekeeping, working in the kitchen, to helping the guys with construction. Being the oldest daughter in a family of nine children, (yes, she has eight siblings), she is a natural leader. Anne graduated from John Brown University in 2008 with a BS in Outdoor Leadership Ministries, which fit in with Tulakogee perfectly. On October 2, 2011 Anne married Kristopher Kay, and they both live at Tulakogee. Now known as Anne Kay she loves her work here at Tulakogee and is another part of the Tulakogee family.
Administrative Assistant: Dawn Marie Burns
Dawn Marie is the wife of Don Burns and they both live and work here at Tulakogee. She is a dedicated staff member who puts in countless hours in the office making sure things are run smoothly and efficiently. If you have questions about anything Dawn Marie probably knows the answer. Dawn Marie is a compassionate, loving, nurturing part of the Tulakogee family. She makes sure that everyone stays healthy not only physically but mentally and spiritually as well. Dawn Marie makes everyone that comes to Tulakogee feel welcome and brings a smile to anyone she comes across.
Food Service Director: Amanda Couch
Amanda began her position as food service director the spring of 2011. Formerly a summer staffer for over 5 years, Amanda fits in well with the family here at Tulakogee. She is currently a student at NSU and working towards a degree in Event Planning. She has many talents and uses them to glorify God in her work as a supervisor and a coworker. While making sure that 500+ people have food and making sure a menu is planned for 500+ people isn’t everyone’s first choice, Amanda does the job with grace and hard work. We couldn’t do without her.
Part time staff: Lisa Hitchcock, George Leak, John Adams, Jeff Hitchcock, Megan Shaw, Melissa Satterwhite,