Leadership Team
Laura Elliot
Executive Director
Fueled by her passion for community-building and transformative work, Laura brings nearly thirty years of experience in the fields of education, outdoor recreation, and nonprofit leadership. Laura was born and raised in the Episcopal Church in Eastern NC and has now called Western North Carolina home since 1999. She and her wife Jenny are members of St. Andrews on the Hill in Canton, NC and live at Lake Logan with pups Nola, dock diver extraordinaire and Layla, queen of the Gazebo trail. When not working you can find Laura in the woods or on the water, spending time with family and friends, playing music, traveling for learning and adventure, and “being ever curious about the world around us”. Laura brings with her the pursuit of life-long learning and the ability to show up as a transformational, vision- and mission-driven leader – cultivating love, joy, connections, and community.
Jen Brauer
Guest Services Manager
Jen joined the Lake Logan team in August 2021. She was formerly the Marketing and Office Manager for a local tour and transportation company and spent close to two decades working in international freight forwarding. She has an extensive background in customer service and logistics.
Jen has lived all over the country, but primarily grew up in the Chicago area. She and her husband Bryan relocated to Canton from Denver, CO in 2016. Jen has a B.A. in Journalism from Indiana University.
Jen and Bryan love hanging out with their quirky little mountain mutt, Mojo. They can usually be found up on their mountain top abode watching fireflies and stargazing around the chimney with family, friends, and neighbors. Other interests include camping, hiking, brewery hopping, reading, and traveling. Fun fact about Jen…she’s a New Year’s baby.
Please contact Jen for inquiries about reservations, day passes, and season memberships.
Sadie McNair
Interim Director of Camp Henry & The Outdoor School
Sadie McNair is a cradle Episcopalian born and raised not just within the Diocese of WNC but also right here at Camp Henry. Sadie graduated from UNC Charlotte with a degree in Music Education and most recently served as Camp Henry co-director throughout Summer 2024. She is an avid outdoor enthusiast, multi-talented musician, and world traveler. Sadie recently hiked the 500-mile Camino de Santiago in Spain. If you are looking for Sadie on campus, be sure to check out the riverside or lakefront to find this resident waterbug. Welcome to the team Sadie – we are so thankful for your thoughtful and compassionate leadership!
Tyler Hightower
Operations Manager
Tyler Hightower has worked at Lake Logan since 2016 but has enjoyed and cared our campus his whole life as he was born and raised five miles down the road on Inman Branch. He started as part of the dining services crew and has also served as an Assistant Director and then Director of Facilities, Grounds, and Environmental Stewardship. He finds immense satisfaction and a sense of purpose in contributing to the well-being of Lake Logan.
Outside of work, he serves in the North Carolina Army National Guard. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family, watching movies, playing video games, working out, and taking any chance to improve himself.
Tyler lives at Lake Logan with his fiance, Hazel, and their loveable hound dog, Todd.
Jake Rogers Director of Facilities, Grounds, and Environmental Stewardship
Jake joined the staff in the summer of 2023. He grew up just down the road and spent his teens working in the kitchen at Lake Logan. He is excited to be back at Lake Logan. He spends time with his wife and daughter when he is not working.
He will be acting as the Facilities Director until Tyler returns from deployment.
Amber Rathbone
Director of Dining Services
Amber Rathbone has been on our Lake Logan staff with short breaks since 2003. She started as a server when she was a young adult and worked her way up to Dining Services Director. Amber enjoys farming, gardening, canning, herbalism, and spending time with her animals, and her family.
Board of Directors
Lauren Bishop (2024)
Rich Boulter, Facilities and Maintenance Chair (2027)
The Rev. Will Bryant (2026)
Susan Grogan (2025)
Nancy Harger, Secretary (2025)
Jeff Imes, Co-Chair (2025)
Brian Hall (2027)
Brian Lawler (2028)
Carl Norman, Finance Committee Chair (2027)
Zebbi Sampler (2025)
Barbara Simpson (2025)
The Rev. John Roberts, Co-Chair (2024)
The Rt. Rev. A José McLoughlin, Ex Officio Voting
Sadie McNair, Interim Director of Camp Henry and the Outdoor School, Ex Officio Non-voting
Laura Elliot, Executive Director, Ex Officio Non-voting