STANFORD – Wilderness Road Guest Houses & Rooms is pleased to announce Joyce Cooper, former guest services manager, will replace Candice Smith as guesthouse manager. Smith has accepted a position with Wilderness Road’s parent company, UTG Insurance.

Cooper has served as a valuable member of the Wilderness Road and Kentucky Soaps & Such teams since 2016, and became Wilderness Road’s guest services manager in early 2017.

“I love working here because I get the opportunity to meet and develop friendships with people I wouldn’t have met otherwise,” Cooper said. “I always want guests to be taken care of like they were in my own home, so I’m looking forward to continuing that work in my new position.”

A native of Lincoln County, Cooper has been married to her husband, Johnny, for 27 years, and has three children – Will, Shelby, and Thomas. They live in Stanford.

“Joyce has been on our team for a year, providing excellent service to our guests,” said Angela Correll, the concept developer of Wilderness Road Guest Houses & Rooms. “She’s been a wonderful addition and we look forward to her new leadership role.”

“We are grateful for Candice’s service during the last four years as we launched the St. Asaph Rooms and meeting space for our guests, and are happy she is still serving in the family of companies,” Correll added.

Cooper can be reached at joyce@somervilleky.com.

Wilderness Road Guest Houses & Rooms in historic Stanford, provide a place for guests to relax and rejuvenate, experiencing a refreshing alternative to run-of-the-mill chain hotels. At www.wildernessroadguest.com, staycationers and travelers alike are able to book fully furnished houses or single rooms by the night, and enjoy the seamless blend of modern luxury and old Southern charm. Wireless internet, state-of-the-art appliances, plush bedding and more compliment exquisite antiques, restored wood flooring and endless attention to detail.