Environmental Protection has always been a passion.
 

In 1977, while attending the Cornell Hotel School, my interest in energy conservation was kindled. Hotels and restaurants use a lot of energy and it is a major expense. I was interested in how a hotel could conserve energy, reduce waste, and still give the guests the experience they expected. I did some of the first energy audits for hotels as term papers and was applauded for reducing local hotels’ energy usage.  Upon arriving at the Pisgah Inn, this interest grew into a desire to protect the environment. I realized the importance of balancing preservation and use of our area’s resources. Pisgah Inn was a perfect laboratory for me to try out innovative ideas as well as lead by example. In the 40 + years I have been at Pisgah Inn, it has become a model for an energy-efficient and environmentally-conscious business.