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.
Associate Director: Alfred Stevens
Alfred and his wife Michelle live on the grounds with their two sons, Malachi 4, and Noah 16 months. Alfred and Michelle have been at Tulakogee since the spring of 2008. Malachi is attending school in Wagoner while Noah gets to take naps at home with mom. Alfred has been an essential part in getting the new Lakeside lodge up and running as well as doing repairs around the camp grounds. He is a great motivator and encourager. If anyone needs instruction in how to do something, he takes time out of his day to make sure that they understand everything. Alfred loves to hunt, kayak, camp, and spend time with his family in his spare time. He is a great dad to his sons, and a great husband to his wife. His heart is for ministry and if you spend time with Alfred he will share his heart if you are willing to listen.
Guest Services Coordinator: Anné Jernigan
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. She lives and works 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: Debbie Divine
Debbie has been with Tulakogee for two summers. She comes from a school cook background so she knows how to feed large quantities of people. She loves to make your tummy happy and will do what it takes to make that happen. She loves to spoil those that are dear to her heart. Debbie is married to Jerry, and they live only a few miles from Tulakogee. Debbie loves her two little pooches and loves making things. Apart from her work in the kitchen Debbie has been sewing curtain, bedspreads, and painting for the new Lakeside Lodge.
Part time staff: Travis Garza, George Leak, John Adams, John Couch, Lynn Cameron, Michelle Stevens