In 1949, Louis and Grace Markley were
hired as a team by the Upjohn family to manage Brook Lodge. They
lived in the Caretakers Cottage across the stream from all the other
buildings. When the Upjohn Company took control in 1956, they
were asked to stay on as the managers. Louis was in charge of the
physical plant - the grounds, buildings and maintenance. His title
was Head, Grounds and Maintenance. Grace managed all the hotel
functions - staff, dining, scheduling and communications, etc. Her
title was Head, Guest Accommodations.
Louis and Grace
were honored jointly with the Upjohn Award in 1964. They retired
after 20 years service in 1969 when Louis’s health began to fail. |