Town Staff

Our Mission Statement

Banner Elk will preserve and protect its heritage while progressively supporting the development of the community infrastructure, recreational opportunities and the viability of the business community. Banner Elk will be a responsible steward of its natural beauty and resources, while enhancing the aesthetics of our town. Banner Elk will enhance the quality of life for citizens, Lees-McRae College students and visitors, and for those people living in our surrounding communities.

Town Staff

Town staff may be contacted through the information below.

Rick Owen

TOWN MANAGER / FINANCE

manager@townofbannerelk.org
(828) 898-5398, ext. 222

Kevin Hodges

CHIEF OF POLICE

khodges@townofbannerelk.org
(828) 898-4300, ext. 222

Justin Hodges

PUBIC SERVICES DIRECTOR

jhodges@townofbannerelk.org
(828) 898-5398, ext. 223

Riley Pudney

PLANNING & ZONING,
TAX COLLECTION,
CLERK

rpudney@townofbannerelk.org
(828) 898-5398, ext. 227

Myra Guignard

UTILITIES & PUBLIC
SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT

mguignard@townofbannerelk.org
(828) 898-5398, ext. 224

Nancy Owen

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY DIRECTOR

nowen@townofbannerelk.org

(828) 898-5398, ext. 221