Meet Motel Tipton’s Owners and Managers
Meet the Owners
On March 1, 2022 the motel was purchased by Shelley and Blake Willard via their business TipInn, LLC are the 100% Owners. They hail from Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. What brought them to Tipton? In the fall of 2021, they visited Blake’s Daughter and her new husband who reside in Tipton. Together, they found out about the vacant motel being for sale. One thing lead to another and an offer to purchase was submitted… knowing that massive amounts of work had to be done to update the motel to today’s standards. The first year extensive renovations were completed and Motel Tipton was transformed into a “place of comfort and pride”.
Love brought us to Tipton and now the love of this quaint place, along with the welcoming folks of Tipton are keeping us here.
We welcome you to Motel Tipton… a Happy Place!
Meet the Managers
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of our new management team at Motel Tipton. Please join us in welcoming Lisa, Eric and Lucas Sutton who bring a wealth of experience and passion for hospitality to our beloved motel and the City of Tipton, Iowa.
The story continues …
Lisa joins us with a degree in hospitality and restaurant Management from the American Institute of Commerce. She has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having managed at variety of restaurants. Lisa also has a background as an EMT with the Bennett Ambulance service and as a 911 dispatcher for Cedar and Muscatine Counties. Lisa is dedicated to the motel, the community and making a positive impact.
Eric, has a degree in microbiology and chemistry from Western Illinois University. He comes to us with 24 years serving as a Military Officer in the US Army and for over ten years, he has worked as a Reserve for the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office. Eric is on the Board of Directors for the Hardacre Theater. He currently works in the medical industry. He also has a wealth of knowledge with machining and maintenance management.
Lucas is a Senior at Tipton High School and graduated in May, 2024. He will assist in the day-to-day operations at the motel. In the near future, he will enroll in Aviation Engineering with the US Airforce.
Their commitment to excellence and attention to detail will undoubtedly enhance our guests’ stays. Their dedication to providing exceptional guest experiences aligns perfectly with our vision at Motel Tipton.
Together, the Sutton’s are committed to upholding the standards of excellence that Motel Tipton is known for and they are excited to meet and serve each of you.
Please join us in welcoming Lisa, Eric and Lucas to the Motel Tipton’s family. We look forward to creating unforgettable experiences together!
~ The Motel Tipton Team
