About Us
Frank & Jane Brown, Owners
Otter Creek Farmstead is the vision of native Alabamians, Frank and Jane Brown. After being totally destroyed by the storms of 2011, they rebuilt the property in 2013 as a premier wing-shooting destination. They began entertaining private hunting parties during the 2016-2017 quail season and their hunting operations have grown consistently since then. In their free time, Frank and Jane enjoy traveling, hunting and fishing together and love the outdoors. Frank’s true passion is quail hunting, and Jane is a talented artist. They enjoy the art of hospitality and entertainment, and take great pride in making all of their guests feel right at home at Otter Creek.
CT Moorman, Director of Operations
CT Moorman, our Director of Operations, is an avid and lifelong hunter and fisherman. His love for the outdoors was instilled by his Dad at an early age. Originally from North Carolina, CT fell in love with the state of Alabama during his time at Auburn University where he played football and took part in the greatest rivalry in college sports. CT joined us at Otter Creek with his wife, Rachel, and their golden retriever, Palmer, in the summer of 2022. He brings his passion for all things outdoors, particularly wing shooting, to our team along with a dynamic skill set that we are so grateful to have.
Lila Warren, Director of Client Services
Lila grew up fishing, hunting, paddling, and hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with her family. She brings her lifelong passion for the outdoors to our diverse staff. Lila is a professional outdoorswoman with a dynamic background including work with state natural resources agencies, nonprofit environmental conservation groups, and world-class hospitality operations focused in luxury outdoor experiences. Her primary passion is flyfishing, and she is also an avid wingshooter and big game hunter. Lila looks forward to working with you every step of the way to make your experience at Otter Creek the trip of a lifetime.
Tamara Elders, Assistant Director of Operations
Tamara, an Ohatchee native, joined the Otter Creek team in 2017.
Working alongside the owners, Frank and Jane, she started in Housekeeping and Hospitality. She is now our Assistant Director of Operations and helps to oversee daily operational needs as well as guest services. While at Otter Creek, you can find her welcoming guests at the Check-In and ProShop area. Tamara looks forward to making sure your time at Otter Creek is enjoyable and carefree. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her 3 daughters and their many Golden Retrievers.
Mary Elizabeth Brock, Hospitality & Weddings Coordinator
Mary Elizabeth joined the Otter Creek team in September, 2022. After her time at Auburn University, she moved back to her hometown of Gadsden, AL. Mary Elizabeth is our Hospitality and Weddings Coordinator. She will support your group during your stay with us at Otter Creek, whether it is welcoming you back for another hunting trip, helping you plan your special event, or working with you to plan your dream wedding. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family in the great outdoors.
Chef Dan Ottman &
Chef Susan Wilkinson
Dan Ottman and Susan Wilkinson are our unstoppable culinary duo. These two are the faces behind the culinary experience at Otter Creek Farmstead. Chef Dan is from upstate New York and has a degree in culinary arts. He has been able to combine his passion for the outdoors with his love for cooking by working at an impressive list of hunting and flyfishing lodges across the country. In 2015, Dan met Susan on the beaches of Florida. Susan is from southern New Hampshire and served in the Marine Corps before joining Dan in his adventures. They were married in the mountains of Nevada in 2018 and joined the Otter Creek team in spring of 2021 with their black lab, Eleanor.
Chef Chris Aiello
Chris Aiello’s love for food began in his family’s delicatessen; both his mother and father were indispensable in developing his foundational skills in cooking and instilled in him a passion for food. Through world travel and an insatiable desire to try the new, he continued his culinary education. Eventually, Chef Chris settled in Tallahassee, Florida, where he had the opportunity to make an impact on the fine dining culinary scene, and went on to become a personal chef to the Governor of Florida.
His wife and son are his biggest loves in life, and as a family, they decided to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. The Aiello family bought an RV, gave away their possessions, and began traveling the United States of America. Their seasonal travels afforded Chris the opportunity to work with award-winning chefs at five-star resorts and hunting lodges. The Aiellos are excited to join us at Otter Creek, where they can get back in touch with their southern roots and provide guests with a sensational culinary experience.
Keith Pierce, Hunt Manager
Keith grew up in a family of bird hunters and was given his first dog when he was 12 years old. He began his career as an upland guide in 1988 working at commercial hunting operations and it has been his lifestyle ever since. He has been an Orvis Endorsed Trainer and Breeder and has experience working for and managing several Orvis-Endorsed hunting lodges. He has also worked for nearly a decade as a fly fishing guide. Keith is from Fayetteville, TN where he lives with his wife of 28 years, and has 2 children. When he isn’t hunting or training bird dogs, you can find Keith on the river somewhere fly fishing.
Brittany Formby, Kennel Manager
Brittany joined Otter Creek Kennels in August of 2023 and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience from working in the veterinary world as a technician, as well as many years in the horse industry training and managing herds. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in animal science from Berry College in 2014. She has her certification in dog training from Animal Behavior College (May, 2023) and has been training for the public since 2022. Brittany is a wife and mom of 2 mini trainers with 5 dogs. She is a member of HerUpland, the Bird Dog Society, and IACP. She actively attends seminars and conventions, pulling from multiple training methods to produce a balanced approach to dog-training. She looks forward to getting to know you and connecting you with your future Otter Creek English Cocker puppy!
Jill Koren, Dog Training Program Manager
For the last 10 years, Jill has dedicated her life, love, and passion to her dogs. Since 2018, Jill has been guiding hunts and involved with Otter Creek Farmstead and Otter Creek Kennels. During the summers of 2020 to 2023, she has traveled across the continental United States dog-training, hunting, working, attending seminars and networking in the upland and bird-dog world. She is a member of HerUpland and The Bird Dog Society and is always searching to expand her knowledge of dogs. She and her partner Bob live full time in a 5th wheel camper with their 12 bird dogs.
Rebecca Williamson
Wedding Planner
Rebecca is the founder, principle planner and lead designer of Details by Rebecca (DBR), our on-site wedding planning service. With more than 25 years of experience, Rebecca is a seasoned wedding planner available to guide and support our couples throughout their wedding experience at Otter Creek. Our goal at is to offer each of our couples exceptional service. Rebecca represents our luxury venue with elegance and a meticulous attention to detail. Rebecca and her team understand that the success of DBR is rooted in building your trust and confidence throughout the entire wedding-planning process, and they will be there to manage the unexpected on your special day.