Our Staff Is At Your Service.

Chris Lemaire, General Manager | clemaire@signaturelodge.com
Chris, the lodge's new General Manager, hails from Houston, Texas. He has an extensive background in hospitality services and a love for all things outdoors. He spent his boyhood years on a ranch in West Texas, where family values were emphasized. Chris was a champion wrestler, eventually serving as Head Coach and President of the wrestling team at Texas Tech, where he received his Masters in Restaurant and Hotel Management. Over the years he has thoroughly enjoyed taking hunters pheasant hunting, deer hunting, turkey hunting and varmint hunting...and looks forward to giving Cheyenne Ridge Signature Lodge guests a tremendous experience.

Patrick Boutier, Executive Chef
Originally from France, Patrick has been working in New York City for 12 years. He honed his food and wine skills at The French Culinary Institute in New York, whose curriculum includes courses in culinary arts, pastry arts, artisan bread baking and wine tasting. His understanding of various types of cuisines and wine pairing is significant, and he is excited to introduce you to wonderful dining experiences while you’re here.

Rodger Pederson, Head Maintenance/Grounds Manager
Roger helped in the construction of Cheyenne Ridge Signature Lodge and knows just about everything about it. He is also a very seasoned SD pheasant hunting guide, which we encourage you to remember when you are pheasant hunting with him (hint, hint).

Spencer Hagen, Wildlife Manager
Spencer is from Minnesota and has a degree in Recreation and Sports Management from Saint Cloud College. He brings his high energy and his knowledge of the outdoors to us to really unite our team. Spencer has been pheasant hunting and walleye fishing ever since he can remember and has been able to use his talents in various states to really capitalize on the different styles of guiding. We look forward to you meeting Spencer.

Kayla Stanley
Head Front Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
Kayla, who received her BA from the University of North Dakota in Communications, is quite adept at guest services. Her engaging personality and attention to detail make Cheyenne Ridge Signature Lodge guests feel welcome from the moment they arrive and well taken care of throughout their visit to enjoy South Dakota pheasant hunting, sporting clays, walleye fishing and golf at Sutton Bay.