Meet Our Expert Team

After relocating back home to the idyllic Finger Lakes region of New York, Stephenie has found new verve in the Sales & Events Departments at the Inn at Taughannock Falls. Stephenie brings versatility to every project and ensures our guests and clients see their vision come to fruition. "I'm delighted to be working at this magical location that regularly brings the most ambitious of event desires to realization, with our clients coming from all around the globe. Working at the Inn at Taughannock Falls and helping to develop the impact of this business within the event industry will be among one of my proudest achievements."

Michael began his career in hospitality with Hilton Hotels, while earning his hospitality degree from the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While exploring business opportunities on a trip to Nashville, TN, he was contacted by an associate and offered a position at Cornell University. Though the Finger Lakes region was previously unknown to him, two weeks later he relocated and fell in love with the surrounding area.

Our team is buoyed in leadership this year with the combined assets of Dirk Long and Jorge Azul, who have an extensive history in luxury catering and culinary leadership. Coming to us from Hollywood, this team is used to managing catering services for blockbuster movie sets. Using their high energy experience, they dove into the complex navigation of our fine dining restaurant and our bustling event calendar and having been turning our high reviews and accolades. With them, our entire kitchen team has been delighted to bring passion and drive to services our guests and clients.

Julie is the embodiment of modern culinary experience and passion. With a soft-spoken and generous spirit, Julie has joined the team with the intention to bring all 30 years of her restaurant leadership into the dining experience of our guests. Mentoring a team against the modern challenges of the service industry, Julie has embraced the Inn at Taughannock Falls dining mission - to provide more than food but an entire memorable experience to our guests. Whether it's helping the kitchen craft a unique and hearty menu, touching tables and sharing smiles with guests, or orbiting the outdoor fire features and patios to ensure comfort - Julie brings quintessential customer service to our lake-view restaurant. 

Tania-lynn has a long-held passion for event planning. Having been raised in the Finger Lakes, she is eager to combine the vast amenities and activities that the area offers with the production of luxury events at the Inn at Taughannock Falls. Tania-lynn is detail oriented and excels at taking the complex layers of a client's dreams and turning them into a solid, structured reality. "I really love helping people bring their vision to life - no matter the scale of the occasion!" Outside of work you can find Tania-lynn taking care of rescue animals and coaching children on local cheer teams.

Already becoming known among colleagues and clients for her sunny disposition and indomitable experience, Kelsey brings fresh-faced fun to the team. She is the perfect blend of friendly comfort and detail oriented organization to lead clients through their event planning experience. Excited to offer a more full-service experience, she has had fun getting to know our clients more significantly, and help them brainstorm ideas and customizations that can make their events unique and festive. Looking forward to the seasons to come, Kelsey is already eagerly designing plans for new clients and returning faces alike.