OWNER

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.

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.

CONTROLLER

Jessica oversees accounting and human resources at Otter Creek. With a bachelor’s degree in business management from Jacksonville State University, Jessica brings over 15 years of diverse experience across various industries. Her extensive background equips her with a robust understanding of financial management and operational efficiency. Passionate about continuous improvement, she is always seeking innovative ways to streamline processes and enhance team performance. Outside of work, Jessica is married to her high school sweetheart, and together they have two children. Her family lives on their farm, where they raise horses, chickens, and turkeys, and they are proud owners of two Otter Creek Field-Bred English Cocker Spaniels. Her commitment to family and farm life reflects her values of hard work and dedication, both personally and professionally.

DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES

Sierra Littlejohn is an Alabama native, growing up just a few miles from Otter Creek. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from Jacksonville State University. She has years of experience in customer service and business management, and is excited to bring her knowledge and expertise to the clientele at Otter Creek. Outside of work, Sierra is a wife and mother and enjoys spending time with friends and family, and being involved in her local community.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & EVENTS COORDINATOR

Emily grew up in a small town in Alabama where she learned to love the outdoors, people, and the Lord. She has an associates degree in pre-liberal arts and a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Jacksonville State University. Emily brings years of experience in hospitality, marketing, and relationship-building into her role at Otter Creek. Her greatest passion is connecting with others, and she is excited to provide guests with an experience that is luxurious and, at the same time, feels like home.

DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY

Ashleigh Jackson is a dynamic professional from Oxford, Alabama, who graduated from the Business Academy in 2020. She continued her education at Jacksonville State University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. She has years of experience in the hospitality industry, where she excels in customer interaction and service. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and nurturing her faith. Ashleigh is excited about the future and the opportunity to connect with both new and returning guests. 

CHEF

Daniel Ottman is from a small town in upstate New York. His passion for food was sparked at a young age while watching his grandmother cook for his family. He learned early on that food cooked with love always comes out the best. Daniel attended culinary school in New York state, but after graduation he decided to pursue a career centered around his second love instead: fly fishing. After obtaining a USCG Captain’s License, Daniel set off for remote Alaska to become a fly-fishing guide. When a chef position suddenly opened up mid-season, Daniel stepped in and has never looked back. He has been able to combine his love for fishing and hunting with his passion for creating delicious meals for the past 9 years at remote lodges throughout Alaska and the lower 48.

Two years ago, warmer climates began to call his name. When Daniel came to Otter Creek Farmstead, he knew he had found a home when he saw the Le Panyol wood-fired pizza oven. At Otter Creek, Chef Daniel has been able to perfect pizzas, breads, desserts, and the art of cooking over an open flame.

CHEF

Susan Wilkinson was born and raised in southern New Hampshire. After high school she decided to leave her small town and enlist in the Marine Corps. Having always had an interest in languages, she officially trained as an Arabic linguist, but ultimately served a year in Afghanistan as a Pashto linguist. A few years later, on the beaches of Florida, Susan met Daniel Ottman. Her adventurous spirit and love of the outdoors made it easy to follow him to a remote fly-in lodge on the banks of a mighty Alaskan River. At various lodges nestled along the icy waters of Bristol Bay and among the unforgiving mountains of Kodiak, Susan discovered her passion for food and hospitality work.

Chef Susan always seeks to improve the guest experience and plays an important role on the Otter Creek culinary team. Her history of managing different operations and her keen eye for detail are just as important as her baking and prep skills. If she isn’t in the kitchen, hands covered in flour, you can find her playing with their black lab, Eleanor, and their black cocker spaniel, Wyatt.

CHEF

Robert was actually born in Fort Rucker, Alabama. Son of an army helicopter pilot. Thirty days later I was in Germany. Regrettably our travels ended in Texas. I spent over two decades on the fire department in the DFW metroplex. In 2008 I went to Alaska for the summer and cooked at a remote lodge. I ended up staying there. That is where my culinary journey twisted and turned, somehow leading me back to Alabama. Robert spends his summer in the beautiful town of Sitka, Alaska.

KENNEL & TRAINING DIRECTOR

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. 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! 

HUNTMASTER

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.