More About Us

We are fueled by our commitment to excellence.  We listen first and then apply our expertise to ensure business success.

 

Owner, Melody Pickle, Ph.D.

Melody has over 25 years experience in outdoor recreation managing parks, camps, adventure-based recreation, aquatic facilities and lifeguard programs. Within her career, Melody has been certified as an outdoor recreation facilitator by the American Camp Association, Association for Challenge Course Technology, Certified Pool Operator, American Red Cross LifeGuard Instructor Trainer, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer. Holding a Ph.D. in Composition gives Melody a unique ability to take her passion for the out of doors and communicate on the highest levels, written or verbal. 

 

President, J. Drew Pickle, M.Ed. 

Drew has been working in outdoor recreation since the age of 14. He holds two degrees within the field of recreation, and he is recognized as an expert on monetizing recreational facilities and risk management. His experience spans the gamut of outdoor recreation: directing large, award-winning public park systems, RV Park development and operation, adventure-based recreation program development and operations, trip and travel program development, wilderness guide, hunting and fishing guide, and shooting sports enthusiast. Drew has taken his life-long love of the out of doors and worked in every facet of recreation. Within the last twenty one years, Drew has overseen the daily operation of 61 park properties totaling over 12,000 acres including RV parks, campgrounds, cabins, hotel & dormitories, group meeting halls, guided recreation services, live animal exhibits and hundreds of miles of trail. Drew holds numerous certifications and endorsements within the recreation and tourism industry. His depth of knowledge and passion for excellence are the defining values of Pickle Recreation.