Management
Pit
Hi! My name is Gab-Riel but at Aikens, people call me Pit.
2022 marks my 33rd season at Aikens.
In the Aikens off-season, I’m playing hockey, coaching hockey, and watching hockey.
During the pandemic, I really got into/I learned how to… We already work from home in the offseason, so it wasn't too much different. Except I had all the extra time at night to watch hockey since I wasn't at the rink playing or coaching for a little while.
The last TV show I binge watched and loved was… It's a tie. This spring I watched both Yellowstone and Ozark, both were fantastic shows!
What surprised me the most when I arrived at Aikens for the first time was… As a kid, I had a lot of free time to roam around the peninsula. I loved catching perch off the dock, or swimming at the beach (especially on days when there were huge waves!)
Very few people know this about me, but I’m very good at typing. I loved playing "Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing" as a nerdy kid... It has certainly served me well later in life now that I am regularly sending 30-50 emails per day.
A travel destination that’s on my bucket list is… Julie and I didn't get the chance to go on a trip for our 20th anniversary during covid, so we are currently hashing this very question out! We have been to the Caribbean, Finland, and Spain. In no particular order, we would like to eventually also visit New Zealand, Prague, Amsterdam, South Africa, the UK (especially Scotland), and France. So if you have any travel tips for us this summer, please share!
Julie
Hi! My name is Julie. At Aikens, I don’t have nickname but Grant calls me Jewels.
2022 marks my 23rd season at Aikens.
In the Aikens off-season, I’m dreaming of travelling.
During the pandemic, I really got into upping our Puzzle game. We can complete a 1000pc puzzle in one day!
The last TV show I binge watched and loved was This is Us.
What surprised me the most when I arrived at Aikens for the first time was how much it feels like a family out here!
Very few people know this about me, but I’m very good at making a shrimp bisque. I really like trying out new recipes!
A travel destination that’s on my bucket list is Scotland.
Patrick
Hi! My name is Patrick but at Aikens, people call me Pat.
2022 marks my 23rd season at Aikens.
In the Aikens off-season, I’m a proud hockey dad.
During the pandemic, I really got into admiring my amazing wife. She's a dime.
The last TV show I binge watched and loved was Succession.
What surprised me the most when I arrived at Aikens for the first time was how they flew in all the sand for the beaches. I mean, wow!
Very few people know this about me, but I’m very good at fixing outboards.
A travel destination that’s on my bucket list is wherever Janelle, Oscar and Arthur want to go and discover.
Janelle
Hi! My name is Janelle but at Aikens, people call me Jans.
2022 marks my 17th season at Aikens.
In the Aikens off-season, I’m a hockey mom, a soccer mom, a personal chef... you name it!
During the pandemic, I really got into a healthy sleep routine!.
The last TV show I binge watched and loved was Succession - it’s a must!
What surprised me the most when I arrived at Aikens for the first time was that everyone has a nickname (or multiple!). Also, all the buildings have nicknames.
Very few people know this about me, but I’m very good at typing really fast.
A travel destination that’s on my bucket list is Nashville.