Joe Scharber, came up with idea to be business partners in a resort in the north woods. A Minnesota native, Joe grew up on Main St, Rogers, MN, and attended Elk River school district. Joe has been employed as a dishwasher, gas station clerk, and Qwest telephone cable installer. After moving to the cities, he continued his journey through the trades as a drywall finisher, restaurant manager and Minneapolis Financial firm cubical operative. Joe has also worked as a volunteer within the community, mentoring youth groups, delivering meals to the elderly and organizing community fund raisers. Joe felt that running a family resort would satisfy his longing to move north and would be a great opportunity to use his skills.
Joe is currently the board of directors President for the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Mantrap Valley Conservation Club, a member of the Mantrap Chain Owners Association, a member of the Emma, Stocking, Bottles (ESB) Lake Association, and a member of the DT business Association.
Ellen Scharber is also a Minnesota native, having grown up on the east side of Duluth. She worked in Minneapolis for Honeywell for 4 years before finding her “niche” as a school bus driver, a job she held for over 30 years. One of her passions was coaching girls’ softball which she did for 10 years. Another was tending bar at the local tavern, formerly known as Rogers Pub. After retiring, Ellen wanted to move to the north woods where she could enjoy the wildlife, birds, the lake and reading in a peaceful setting.
Ellen is currently a member of the Mantrap Conservation Club Auxiliary, a member of the Emma, Stocking, Bottles (ESB) Lake Association, and a Park Rapids Chamber of Commerce member.