Our Staff
Our Staff
Angie Guy Leatherwood
Events Center Manager
Angie Guy Leatherwood
Events Center Manager
A native of Haywood County and graduate of Tuscola High School, Angie attended East Tennessee State University and has spent over 40 years building a career in hospitality. With a deep love for her community, Angie is passionate about ensuring every event is carried out with care, compassion, and precision.
Dedicated to creating meaningful experiences, Angie works closely with families and clients to ensure each gathering reflects their vision—whether it's a funeral reception, celebration of life, or any of life's special events including weddings, anniversaries, reunions, seminars, community gatherings, live entertainment, and more. She ensures that every detail is thoughtfully included and flawlessly executed, making each event as special and memorable as it is meant to be.
Angie has been part of Wells Events Center since the final remodeling phase and grand opening in 2014. She and her husband, Troy, reside on their family farm in the Jonathan Creek community. Their daughter, Erin, lives in Georgia with her husband and young son. in her free time, Angie enjoys cooking, gardening, spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities, Clemson football and relaxing on her front porch.
Robin Henson
Event Center Staff
Robin Henson
Event Center Staff
Robin is a lifelong resident of Haywood County and a devoted member of High Street Baptist Church, where she and her family are active participants. Known for her warmth, compassion, and heart for service, Robin brings genuine care to every role she embraces.
She dedicated 29 years to Haywood County Schools as a teacher’s assistant for students with special needs at North Canton Elementary. Following her retirement from education, Robin continued her commitment to serving others by joining Wells Funeral Home and Cremation Services, where she worked as an office administrator and assisted with visitations. She later transitioned to Wells Events and Reception Center, where she currently serves as an event assistant. In this role, she finds deep fulfillment in helping create meaningful and memorable experiences for families and guests.
Robin resides in Clyde with her husband, Wayne. They are the proud parents of two daughters and grandparents to two beloved grandchildren, who are the joy of Robin’s life. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, tending to her flower gardens. Above all, she treasures every opportunity to support and cheer on her grandchildren in their various activities and events.
Chelsea Reece
Event Center Staff
Chelsea Reece
Event Center Staff
Chelsea is a native of Haywood County. She has worked for Wells Events and Reception Center since 2017. During her years with Wells, she has discovered a passion for service and caring for the needs of families. In 2018, Chelsea and her soon-to-be husband chose Wells for their wedding and reception. Chelsea enjoys spending time with her family as well as raising chickens and other farm animals.
Diane Franklin
Event Center Staff
Diane Franklin
Event Center Staff
Diane was born in Florida after her parents and sister relocated from the Midwest. She began working in the hospitality industry at the age of 12 when her father pursued his dream of owning a motel and moved the family to beautiful Maggie Valley. After graduating from high school in Haywood County, Diane ventured to sunny Florida, where she managed a restaurant and bartended while attending college. Following graduation, she returned to Waynesville, married her husband Rob, and had two daughters. Diane was employed with Haywood County Health and Human Services, where she dedicated 30 years to adult services before retiring. Her favorite part of retirement is spending more time with her family and grandchildren at their lake house. Since Diane isn’t one to stay idle, she enjoys puzzles, a little gardening, and working at various events while caring for the community at the Event Center.
After graduating from high school in Haywood County, Diane returned to Florida, where she managed a restaurant and bartended while attending college. Upon completing her education, she moved back to Waynesville, married her husband, Rob, and began raising their two daughters.
Diane spent 30 dedicated years with Haywood County Health and Human Services, serving in adult services before retiring. In retirement, she treasures time spent with her family and grandchildren at their lake house. True to her energetic spirit, Diane stays busy enjoying puzzles, light gardening, and assisting with events—continuing her commitment to be of service to others through her work at the Event Center.
Lisa Bradley
Event Center Staff
Lisa Bradley
Event Center Staff
Robin is a lifelong resident of Haywood County and a devoted member of High Street Baptist Church, where she and her family are active participants. Known for her warmth, compassion, and heart for service, Robin brings genuine care to every role she embraces.
She dedicated 29 years to Haywood County Schools as a teacher’s assistant for students with special needs at North Canton Elementary. Following her retirement from education, Robin continued her commitment to serving others by joining Wells Funeral Home and Cremation Services, where she worked as an office administrator and assisted with visitations. She later transitioned to Wells Events and Reception Center, where she currently serves as an event assistant. In this role, she finds deep fulfillment in helping create meaningful and memorable experiences for families and guests.
Robin resides in Clyde with her husband, Wayne. They are the proud parents of two daughters and grandparents to two beloved grandchildren, who are the joy of Robin’s life. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, tending to her flower gardens. Above all, she treasures every opportunity to support and cheer on her grandchildren in their various activities and events.
Following her retirement, Lisa has remained actively involved in the community through volunteer work and service on several local agency boards. She currently serves part-time at the Wells Events & Reception Center, where she values the opportunity to continue contributing in a highly respected, community-centered organization.
Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with family and friends, relaxing at the lake, reading, and traveling—especially to visit her adult children and grandsons who live out of state. She is deeply committed to helping others and staying connected to the community she calls home.
Rebecca McClure
Event Center Staff
Rebecca McClure
Event Center Staff
Rebecca has been a member of Wells Events Staff since 2023.
Kim Cooperman
Hospitality Staff
Kim Cooperman
Hospitality Staff
Kim joined our hospitality team in 2022 bringing with her a background in funeral services as well as many years of hospitality experience. She has been a valued member by contributing her experiences of both careers. Kim enjoys spending time with friends and cinema.
Lori Mills
Event Center Staff
Lori Mills
Event Center Staff
Lori is a lifelong resident of Haywood County and has been with Wells Events Center since spring of 2025. When she's not working events, Lori works as a School Counselor with Haywood County Schools where she has been employed since 2001.
Lori is a 1989 graduate of Pisgah High School. After high school, she attended Western Carolina University where she received a bachelor’s degree in communication Disorders. Upon completion, she attended Appalachian State University where she received her master’s degree in student development.
Lori has had an Interest in hospitality since working in food service at Lake Junaluska Assembly several summers during high school. At Wells, Lori loves Interacting with the guests who come for various events and is committed to providing the best customer service possible.
Lori lives in the Bethel community of Haywood County with her husband. They actively attend Pinnacle Church in Canton. They have two grown daughters. Lori enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and creating various paper crafts.
Katy Rathbone
Hospitality Staff
Katy Rathbone
Hospitality Staff
Katy has been a valued member of our hospitality team since 2025.
Shanlee Haygood
Hospitality Staff
Shanlee Haygood
Hospitality Staff
Shanlee has been a valued member of our hospitality team since 2025.