HearthSide Cabin Rental company was created as some friends gathered around the warmth of a glowing fire one winter afternoon. "What if we could offer the kind of service that you just don't see in any rental companies any more?" we wondered. "What if we offered decent rates, and kept the company small so neither the homeowners nor the customer get lost in the shuffle?" "What if we treat everyone the way we've always wished we could be treated?" With all these questions we finally got one answer, we would start the best little rental company and run it the way it should be run.
With a focus on compassion, service, and hard work our little effort soon turned into the company you see today, Hearthside Cabin Rentals. We are not the biggest in town (nor do we WANT to be), but we try VERY hard to provide the best service to our guests and owners.
On this page we would like to introduce you to some of the people you might meet when you visit or call us. Some of them you might have already spoken to on the phone, some you might get to meet in person. We just want to make sure that you feel as much a part of our family as possible, so relax, enjoy, and have the best vacation possible.
Janice McAllister, Co-Owner and General Manager
Janice has the fun job of balancing everything and everybody. Her busy life revolves around her three children and their spouses, (John McAllister, Jillian and Tracy Cheek, and Sherry Stoner), eight very active grandchildren, and her friends and work at Hearthside. Janice primarily deals with the marketing, financial planning and long-range growth options for the company. She is usually the second contact for homeowners, because most owners first go through our Operations Manager, Duke Blevins. Ultimately, however, "the buck does stop here" -- she will do whatever it takes to take care of the guests, the company and the owners. |
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Danny McAllister, Co-Owner and Maintenance Manager
Danny was formerly a cabin builder, specializing in log cabins. However, when Hearthside got to the point in its growth that it required a full-time maintenance manager, Danny stepped in (after much pleading and begging by the girls in the office). Danny and Janice usually work well together, but when you hear him growl, you might want to give him a little space. Danny has a vendors phone list that is worth its weight in gold (people you can count on and trust), and he will help cabin owners (or guests) with any problems they may have. He and Duke Blevins are presently working on establishing our golf packages, which involves a lot of "research" into area golf courses. |
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John McAllister, Maintenance and The McAllister Favorite Son
John is the only son of Danny and Janice. He is in charge of the Rocky Branch Community Center. He maintains numerous cabins, yards and firewood as needed. John is a "Jack of all Trades". We depend on John in many aspects to keep this company operating smoothly. Two of John's main jobs here are to keep his Dad out of trouble, and protect Danny and Janice's precious Tennessee grandbabies! And that is almost a full-time job with Kale, Ayden and Zane.
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Rod Kurr, Owner Liason and Accountant
Rod Kurr is our newest member of the Management Team. He has previous experience with another local cabin company, using the same softwares we use here, so he is very experienced. Rod's straightfoward, no-nonsense approach to work with no drama will ensure every owner, guest and employee is treated right He has two lovely daughters. Rod is in charge of processing the homeowners' statements and checks, maintaining our work orders log, accounts payable and many other needs of our cabins and/or owners. He processes all our sales tax reports, gross receipts tax reports, month-end and annual financial reports, payroll and so many more financial details. Rod wears many "hats" around our office, but is never to busy to help.
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Brandi Blevins, Reservationist and Marketing Assistant
Brandi is a very creative force in our office. She works hard to match our guests up with exactly what they are looking for. Brandi knows the cabins well. Brandi is also very diligent in working with weddings, honeymooners and family reunion groups. She is very professional and is a definite asset to our little family. Brandi and her husband Duke have three great children, Christian, Cameron and baby Carter. The older boys are are very sports-oriented and keep them on-the-go constantly. They have also just built a new log home up in Nicoha, and are loving that exciting experience. Brandi coordinates our website and many office and marketing projects as needed. She has also recently taken over supervision of the Housekeeping Department, and is doing a wonderful job with that.
2009 Hospitality Association Employee of the Year!
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Nicole McAllister, Reservations Manager -- Nicole decided she needed a little "adult time" after being a mostly stay-at-home mom to her three energetic boys, Kale, Ayden and baby Zane. She has fit right in with her quirky sense of humor and easy laugh. Nicole is extremely familiar with the cabins and can help you find exactly which one is right for your Tennessee vacation. She KNOWS which ones you can get motorcycle trailers, motor homes or antique cars into without any damage to your vehicles. Nicole is very straightforward about what our guests need, and she will assist any way possible to be sure you have the best vacation ever. Her caustic wit can be quite surprising and refreshing!
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Debbie Trimble - Reservations Specialist
Debbie has been here about a year now and is eager to help you plan your perfect vacation. She and her husband Dewey have two beautiful daughters, two precious grandsons and two darling granddaughters. They retired here from the Anniston-Oxford, Alabama when Dewey retired from the Johnson Food Company family. Debbie has a conservative, compassionate personality, and will work extra hard to be sure that you get the perfect cabin for your needs. Don't hesitate to ask about any cabin -- she knows them ALL! Be sure to call and say hello to Ms. Debbie -- she will be sure to get you a great cabin, good tickets and a great price!
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Duke Blevins -- Operations Manager & Marketing Director
Duke Blevins was formerly employed by a local competitor as General Manager. When HearthSide management saw the chance to "woo" him over, we jumped at it. Duke has organized and streamlined our Marketing efforts so that we get more exposure (and more EFFECTIVE exposure) for the same money. Duke wears MANY hats around our office. One of his top priorities is trying to keep Danny out of trouble. (He also has to keep Brandi happy!) In all seriousness, Duke is a marketing expert, an inspector when needed, a negotiator if necessary, supervisor of housekeeping and maintenance staffs, and has been an invaluable addition to our busy management team.
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Maintenance Personnel
Maintenance personnel are John McAllister, Buddy Dodson, Chuck Hartbarger and Allen Blevins. We are thrilled to have this staff of professionals available for our homeowners and our guests.
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Now here's the test to see if you've been keeping track . . .
Janice and Danny are married, working with son, John, and ex-daughter-in-law, Nicole. Nicole's sister (Brandi),and brother-in-law (Duke) also  work here. Rod Kurr stays extra busy with our owners, accounting and financial aspects (and has known Duke, Danny, Brandi and Janice for many years). Scott Lowe has worked with us off and on for several years (and is Sandy's husband). Debbie Trimble came to us by way of Nicole and Brandi's sister Rachel. So when we say we are a family...we really MEAN that we are all a big extended family!!!
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