Meet Our Expert Team

Greg comes to us with 25+ years of experience and his Bachelor of Science in Horticulture/Turf Science from Montana State University. He has worked for Powder Horn in Sheridan, Wyoming, and Manito Golf and Country Club in Spokane, Washington. 

In his free time, Greg enjoys spending time with his wife Shelley and chasing around his four boys, Miles, Caleb, Tyler, and Eli, on their athletic endeavors. Most people don't know that Greg qualified for Junior America's Cup and the Big I Insurance Youth Classic, in which Tiger Woods was also a contender. Needless to say, Tiger Wood's score is better and higher than Greg's.

When Jaren isn't working at the golf course, you can find him house-boating on Lake Shasta, fishing, and wine tasting. Jaren attended the Professional Golfers Career College, where he received his Associate's in Business Golf Management. 

He is married to a beautiful nurse named Jacqueline, and together they have a son named JJ and a daughter, Joliette. Jaren enjoys meeting travelers while they are on vacation and helping them create unforgettable memories. He also holds the unofficial course record at Running Y, with a score of 61.0.

Chef Wayne joins Running Y Resort with 38 years of experience in the food and hospitality industry. Wayne's solid reputation has been built by consistently providing high-quality food and personalized service, emphasizing freshness, creativity, and flexibility. If Wayne's parents hadn't gone off to work every day, he might spend his adult life as an accountant. Or at least, he wouldn't have become the accomplished chef he is today. 

"You could say that I started my on-the-job training by making toast for my dad," says Whitescorn. Wayne currently supervises kitchen staff, meticulously oversees all food production catering, and is dedicated to making every event a special one to remember. 

Adrienne has resided in Klamath Falls for four years. Her husband Justin brought their family to the area for his teaching and coaching career at Mazama High School. Together they have two children and two black labs. Adrienne has 16 years of experience in the spa industry. It shows through her work with nails and skincare as a service provider and her passion for leading her team to achieve success. 

Adrienne strives to raise the bar with an integrated approach to health and wellness at Running Y Resort Spa & Wellness Center with her team through superior service, continued education, and clean, high-quality products.

Elizabeth joined the Running Y Resort Team 8 years ago and has 16 years of hospitality experience in various departments, having started as a housekeeper and working her way up. She moved to Klamath Falls from California as a small child with her family and graduated from Mazama High School. 

She loves to spend time with her fiancé, children, and three grandchildren during her time off. They are often found foraging mushrooms in the woods, hunting & fishing, or taking a quick trip to the coast to crab and clam for the weekend. Elizabeth loves Running Y Resort and enjoys seeing an event come together, whether a corporate meeting or a large wedding.

My name is Kevin Hanks, and I am the Housekeeping Manager here at the beautiful Running Y Ranch. My wonderful wife and I have been married for 29 years and have four great Kids and 7 grandchildren, My Family and I have recently relocated to the Klamath Basin from Montana. I have over 10 years in Management and the cleaning industry. My team and I will do whatever is necessary to ensure that your stay here with us at the Running Y Resort will be a great experience! I am very honored and humbled to be apart of such a great staff and team that continue to strive for excellence day after day.

Tim has been with the Running Y Resort team for thirteen years and has over twenty years of building maintenance experience. Tim earned a teaching degree from Northern Arizona University and began his woodworking and maintenance career as a high school shop teacher. 

He left teaching to return to property maintenance and has been at Running Y Resort ever since. Tim enjoys motorcycles and cooking meat in his home smoker on his days off.

Mindy has been a part of the Running Y Resort team for 5+ years and comes with over 20 years of experience. She is group fitness certified and is actively involved in the Mule Deer Foundation, Special Olympics, David R. Kingsley Triathlon, and the Assistance League Christmas Tree Jubilee. 

Her hobbies include playing pool, horseback riding, gardening, and crocheting hats for the homeless. Mindy will always keep you on your toes and even rides a 1990 Springer Soft Tail Harley Davidson.

John joined the Running Y Resort team with over 16 years of experience. He has his Bachelor of Science in Horticulture and Business Administration and worked at the Eugene Country Club and Buffalo Peak Golf Course. His certifications include CCB, LCB, Commercial Pesticide Applicator, and Certified Backflow Assembly Tester. 

He and his wife Jessica have been happily married for 16 years, and together they have two sons named Coltin and Hunter. John enjoys hunting, fishing, downhill skiing, golfing, and playing basketball and baseball. He and his family spend all their free time outdoors.

Kim Abel is a native Oregonian who is an Accredited Bridal Consultant Wedding Planner and IDS Certified Interior Designer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Kim's design sense of style, with explicit attention to detail, is coupled with an unsurpassed passion for curating dream weddings. It's Abel to Dream's services - that are coupled with the extraordinary beauty and multitude of amenities the Running Y Resort has to offer - that has created the perfect partnership.