Press Release
UPPER LAKE, CA. ? Lynne and Bernie Butcher, owners of the Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Saloon & Caf? in Upper Lake, are pleased to announce the addition of two experienced managers to their staff.
Travis Lipscomb joins as Hotel General Manager while Teresa Lynn Cook is Director of Dining and Events at both the Saloon and Hotel.
“We”ve got a great hotel and restaurant here,” commented Bernie, “but Travis and Teresa, together with chef Mark Linback, will definitely take us to the next level of quality and service.”
A Hidden Valley resident since 1989, Teresa Cook is well known in Lake County culinary circles. She holds a BA in Hospitality and Food & Beverage Management.
Travis lives a block from the Hotel in Upper Lake with his wife Shalean Smith and their young children. Travis”s diverse experience includes food service in the military, commercial real estate with CPS Country Air and Coldwell Banker in Lakeport and, most recently, he has been managing the Players Club at Robinson Rancheria.
