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. |