After six years out of the Private Club industry, Ellen rejoined the East Ridge Team as the Event Coordinator in September 2008 with twenty years of private club experience.

With the combination of a newly renovated banquet area, and Ellen's expertise in planning special events, East Ridge has become the place to plan wedding receptions, luncheons, corporate and community functions.

Three children - Hannah Woodard, Tyler Nichols, and MaryAllen Nichols - are like her own and she enjoys spending her free time in seeing the world through children's eyes.