Kanuga’s Staff Welcomes You

Aimée Bostwick has spent nearly three decades in vocational ministry shaped by The Episcopal Church, a journey that began as a summer camp counselor and unfolded through roles in youth ministry, diocesan leadership, and parish-based program development. Her work has always lived at the intersection of community, formation, and the healing power of place.

She holds a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation from the Seminary of the Southwest and serves as a spiritual director. Her formation also includes certification in forest bathing through the Spiritual Guidance Training Institute, a two-year interfaith and interspiritual chaplaincy cohort with the Order of Hildegard, and she is completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training.

Kanuga has been a steady companion along her path of discernment, and she now serves as Senior Advisor for Program Innovation, tending spaces that invite connection—to self, to one another, to the natural world, and to the Sacred. In her free time, Aimée loves hiking, live music, and gathering around a campfire.
Aimee is completing her Masters of Spiritual Formation from the Seminary of the Southwest. In her free time, she loves hiking, dancing to live music, and being with her family and friends around a campfire.

Lisa is originally from Miami, Florida, where she trained for and served seven years as a flight attendant. It was also in Miami that she gained experience in hospitality with Starwood Hotels (Sheraton Bal Harbor, Westin/Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Resorts). In 2010, soon after moving to Lake Lure, she began a ten-year career with Rumbling Bald Resort in Lake Lure, NC. As a Group Sales Manager, she assisted with corporate retreats, family reunions, golf groups, and athletic teams (specializing in rowing), along with internal resort events. Lisa joined Kanuga Inn & Lodging in 2022 as a Conference Service Manager.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, meditating, and cooking. She brings a warmth and caring environment with individual attention to all groups who visit. She is passionate about ensuring that all guests feel welcomed, appreciated, and satisfied.

Raised on a 10-acre home in a farming community outside the Motor City of Detroit, Davie grew up in Michigan and spent many years in Florida. He became an outdoor enthusiast early on, with camping trips and exploring nature with this family. For seven years In his early career, Davie was a flight attendant, and enjoyed exploring the country. He eventually entered the medical business as a customer care and sales representative, in order to be at home more with his family. Davie also worked for Keller Williams Realty for five years in Asheville’s Biltmore Village office, after which he joined Kanuga Inn & Lodging as Sales Manager. Davie’s passion for diversity and culture seems to be a natural fit with the values at Kanuga. Davie lives in Hendersonville with his spouse and two chihuahuas. He enjoys cooking, hiking, boating, and skiing.

Jimmy joined Kanuga in 1993 from the Adams Mark Hotel in Charlotte and is dedicated to the Kanuga community and its mission. He is a graduate of East Carolina University with a BS in communications and minor in business administration. After more than 24 years on staff, serving six summers and attending Kanuga since infancy, there aren't many areas of Kanuga that Jimmy hasn't touched. He brings to Kanuga extensive experience in employee engagement, executive leadership, hospitality and quality service. Jimmy works collaboratively with the President contributing strongly to advancement, program development and the overall culture of Kanuga. A cradle Episcopalian with an active spiritual life, he serves as an ambassador of the mission and vision of Kanuga and represents the organization broadly throughout the community and wider church. Jimmy and his wife, Catherine, are the proud parents of James. In his spare time, Jimmy enjoys working with his hands, exploring the outdoors and reading history books.

Bill Norris joined Kanuga in the advancement office in July 2021. Over the course of his career in advancement, he has served institutions of higher education—most recently UNC Asheville—as well as public media and healthcare organizations. He is tremendously excited to be part of the talented and committed team during this exciting time in the life of Kanuga.

Originally from New Jersey, Bill and his family have been in western North Carolina since 2016. He holds an MBA from Western Governors University, a Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of West Georgia, and bachelor’s degrees in English and Psychology from North Carolina Wesleyan College. Bill enjoys spending time with his wife, Sarah and daughter, Renn. In his spare time, he’s usually fishing, playing banjo, or woodturning.

Meg joins the Kanuga team as Advancement Services Manager. Her prior experience includes working in the marketing and business development arena, strategic planning, and leadership development. She also has experience with regards to operations, regulation, and compliance in her prior role at one of the leading dual diagnosis treatment facilities in the country for young adult men and women.

Meg delivers a high standard of excellence in her role and offers a collaborative team spirit with those she works with. In line with Kanuga’s mission, Meg values connection with others, being in nature, and exploring spirituality.

Hailing from upstate New York in the Catskill Mountains, Meg moved to beautiful Western North Carolina with her husband, Eric and miniature pinscher, Romeo in 2011. She holds a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Originally from Birmingham, AL, LB (Laura Beth) followed her love of playing outside and attended Appalachian State University, where she graduated with degrees in Recreation Management, Outdoor Experiential Education, and Gender Studies. She continued her education at Western Kentucky University where she received a Master’s in Recreation Administration and became certified in Facility and Event Management.

LB joined our Kanuga family in the summer of 2022 as the Camp Kanuga chaplain. Since then, she taught two seasons as an instructor for Mountain Trail Outdoor School and now serves as the program manager.

LB is a cradle Episcopalian who found her love for outdoor community recreation at an Episcopal camp and conference center in Alabama where she served as camp counselor, music director, and farm school educator. LB specializes in providing recreational experiences that are inclusive, intentional, and intergenerational. When she’s not rock climbing or exploring a forest, you can find her fishing, spreading joy with her music, or cooking for friends and family.

Allie has been with Kanuga since 2015, so some of you may know her from years past or from other Kanuga events. Her most recent work at Kanuga was on the sale team, where she managed events and customer relationships. She is excited to step into the role of reservations manager in 2025.

Carrie joined Kanuga in January 2019. In her role, Carrie contributes to strategic planning, oversees cross-functional projects, and ensures clear communication and collaboration among stakeholders. She also guides the organization’s human resources strategy, emphasizing the cultivation of a supportive workplace culture that aligns with Kanuga’s mission.

Carrie began her career in Raleigh-Durham, working with both national and start-up non-profits, where she focused on emergency response, employment, and education initiatives. She later moved to Boston, expanding her expertise by working with prominent organizations that promoted equitable policies for food access and affordability. Throughout her career, Carrie has held diverse roles in corporate relations, operations, advancement, and communications, showcasing her adaptability and versatility across multiple disciplines.

Now living in Flat Rock, North Carolina, with her wife Lauren, Carrie is dedicated to using her expertise and passion to drive positive change and contribute to the ongoing growth of Kanuga.

Born in Wisconsin, but spending most of his youth in Orlando, Florida, Bill graduated from the University of Central Florida with an accounting degree in 1988. Bill has two grown children who are still living in Florida, and parents who live in Greenville, SC, with whom he enjoys spending time with when he’s not at work. Bill moved to Hendersonville with his then fiancé, Sean, in October of 2015 and started his position at Kanuga as Staff Accountant in April of 2016. Over the next year and a half, he quickly realized what a special place this is and hosted his wedding reception in November of 2017 at Perry Pavilion on the Bob Campbell Youth Campus. During this same time, Bill also completed construction of his permanent home in the mountains for he and his wife to enjoy for many years to come. Bill plans on many weekends filled with Green Bay Packers or UCF Knights football, cornhole, barbecues, woodworking and time with family and friends.

The Rev. Michael R. Sullivan became Kanuga’s 10th president in 2016, bringing with him a deep love for sacred places, strategic vision, and a gift for guiding communities through times of transformation. In the years following COVID-19, he has led Kanuga through a remarkable season of renewal—preserving its beloved traditions while adapting boldly to the needs of a changing world.

Under his leadership, Kanuga has reimagined its role as a sanctuary for the spirit: a place not only to retreat but to rediscover purpose, deepen connection, and inspire action. From launching Kanuga Fellows: Leadership Renewed to building stronger pathways for sustainability, spiritual formation, and hospitality, Michael has helped shape a future that is both grounded and expansive in The Episcopal Church and wider world.
A native of Seneca, South Carolina, Michael holds a Master of Divinity from The University of the South (Sewanee), a Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of South Carolina, and a Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude from Wofford College, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

“Sometimes I still pinch myself driving onto this land,” he says. “We’ve inherited a place with centuries of sacred gathering—from the Indigenous stewards of this region to the visionaries who founded Kanuga in 1928. It’s always been a place that calls people home to who they are. Now, after all we’ve lived through, I believe Kanuga has an even greater role to play in healing, reimagining, and equipping people to lead lives of meaning.”

Michael is the author of Windows into the Soul and Windows into the Light (Morehouse Publishing), exploring the role of art in the spiritual journey. He has served on many nonprofit boards, including as a Regent of The University of the South and President and board member of the Episcopal Parish Network.
When not working, he enjoys cooking, fitness, gardening, fly fishing, hiking, and writing.

Erin Joined Kanuga in 2023 bringing an extensive background in hospitality and hotel management, including hotel operations, guest services, sales, catering, and event management. Originally from central Pennsylvania, Erin moved to Hendersonville from low country South Carolina in 2020 and fell in love with the sense of community and beauty of western North Carolina. Erin Received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from the University of South Carolina in 2009. She has a son, Connor, who enjoys hiking and seeing new places. Together they love to try new restaurants, swim, and camp.

David graduated from Michigan State University in the Business School with high honors and began his career early in hospitality with Marriott International where he served for 10 years, becoming their top salesperson in the region.

Since then, his experience ranges from boutique luxury hotels, limited to full service, off-shore Caribbean resorts to new developments and property openings. Other positions include Director of Sales for Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure, NC. and The Naples Beach & Golf Club in Naples, FL as Director of Sales & Marketing where he spent much of his career at this 4-diamond independent property.

David is former assistant general manager and director of sales.

David enjoys the outdoors, hiking, mountain biking, snow skiing and boating with his spouse, as well as volunteering for nonprofit and local charities. He appreciates the importance of friends and family with his core values and is inspired to instill with others. David is excited to be a team member of Kanuga, embracing the culture and all the potential offerings ahead.

Ingrid is a native Utahn and has dedicated her career to fostering growth, connection, and transformation through education and outdoor experiences. With a background as a public school teacher, she has a deep understanding of youth development and the power of learning in community. Her passion for the camping industry has led her to years of leadership in Episcopal camps, where she has helped create meaningful, inclusive experiences for campers and staff alike.

An avid outdoor enthusiast, Ingrid believes in the power of nature to inspire resilience, confidence, and personal growth. Her skills in staff development, youth programming, and leadership training reflect her commitment to building strong, supportive communities. She is excited to continue cultivating spaces where young people and staff thrive, bringing her vision for collective transformation and community-building to Camp Kanuga.

Miriam started coming to Kanuga before she can remember, as a guest period participant, Camp Kanuga camper, youth conference participant and later staff member. She graduated from UNC–Asheville in 2001 with Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and English Literature. She also has a degree in Culinary Arts from the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont; the pursuit of which inspired her to move to wine country in California. In the fall of 2010, she returned to her beloved NC mountains for good. During a visit with her parents during Autumn Guest Period shortly after her return, she discovered the accounting department needed some temporary help. Temporary turned into permanent, and she has risen through the department to her current position as Accounting Manager.

When Miriam is not busy with her son Declan or cooking a meal for friends, she is pursuing other creative outlets such as knitting, dance, or music.

Stephanie joined Kanuga in 2013 in the Guest Services department, building her leadership and management skills while progressing towards her role as manager. She has a passion for hospitality and enjoys leading her team to serve Kanuga guests. Stephanie holds a master’s degree in instructional technology from Appalachian State University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina–Asheville.