The new Manager at the Eden Arms was in the Army Artillery for eight years before deciding on a career in the hotel industry taking him first to Whitby and then Llandudno.
Laurie Simpson was born in Harrogate and joined the Army in 1995 where he learnt valuable lessons in teamwork and leadership.
He first trained as Breakfast Chef and progressed to Restaurant Manager and then Assistant Manager at New Southlands Hotel in Scarborough.
He moved to the Eden Arms as Deputy Mananger in 2011 where he generated new business including marketing the Leisure Club. His skills were recognised and he was promoted to General Manager in 2013. Over the next few years Laurie will be aiming to develop the hotel as a main attraction in this area.
He currently lives in Sedgefield with his partner Victoria and their 7 year old daughter Lauren.