Jessica Horton, Owner
For the past 16 years, Jessica Horton has built her entire professional career on the bases of creating memorable experiences through live events in the entertainment industry. From managing venues to touring with nationally known artists, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to logistical planning for all types and sizes of events. At the age of 21, the Infinite Energy Center Arena hired Jessica to manage their 13,000+ seated arena just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Later she went on to work for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCC,) known as the fourth largest convention center in the United States during that time managing events up to 200,000+ attendees. After years of managing large events and venues, she branched out on her own, starting Open Roads Highway Entertainment specializing in event and tour management. Over the past decade, Jessica has been blessed to have worked for a number of nationally known artists and bands. Jessica is thrilled at the opportunity to connect her place of peace in Atlantic Beach with the passion she has developed for the event world in her new endeavor at The Cottage at The Crystal Coast.
Anita Horton, Owner
Anita Horton has been a business owner for over 35 years, creating a recognizable culture and name for herself within the health insurance industry. Her company, Georgia Benefit Counselors, is proudly built 100% on referrals. She has confidently and courageously developed a reputation for serving others. Leading a family of entrepreneurs, Anita is a businesswoman at heart. Anita has a desire and gift for developing lasting relationships with her clients, their employees, and families. Her business strategy is not about chasing the dollar; Anita believes when you are good to others, they will be good to you which makes her number one asset her HEART.
Anita and Jessica both bring different professional business qualities, experiences and strengths to the table. Their blended knowledge and experience from both owning and operating businesses creates the perfect duo. It has been a dream of theirs to collaborate on a new business adventure together. Their passion for entrepreneurship and live events has led them to this amazing opportunity with The Cottage.
Kelsey Baker, Director of Operations
Kelsey Baker brings over a decade of experience in the hospitality and service industry, having excelled in a variety of roles, including management and leadership positions in both restaurant and venue settings. Her diverse background also includes significant experience with small businesses, which has further enhanced her expertise in fostering personalized service and operational excellence. Kelsey specializes in building genuine personal connections with clients, guests, and team members. She is dedicated to creating structured systems that cultivate a culture of integrity and foster long-lasting relationships. Kelsey is excited to be back home and on the team at The Cottage, where her career originally blossomed back in 2018. She is thrilled to be part of ushering in a new era of creating memories at the community gathering place that will always hold a special place in her heart.