MEET THE OWNERS

about

Kent and Jane Emirbayer are the proud owners, builders, and operators of Jellystone Park™ in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Kent was born and raised outside Rochester, New York and enjoys building and creating his vision for the campground. Jane grew up outside Washington DC where her family enjoyed camping in their Jayco Pop-Up camper at Kerr Lake and Virginia Beach. Kent and Jane met when she moved to Rochester where they both volunteered with Young Life, a high school youth ministry. Together, and as their family grew, they camped in the Adirondacks every summer and every time Kent would comment that he would love to build and operate a campground.

Their dream became a reality in 2013 when as only God could miraculously orchestrate, they bought the 100 acres on Crestview Church Road.

Both being extroverted, fun-loving family folks, they love bringing families together to enjoy God’s beautiful and great outdoors!

AWARDS

2023 awards with Yogi Bear™

2023 Awards

  • 2023 Outstanding Achievement in the Area of Social Media
  • 2023 Outstanding Achievement and Excellence Award
  • 2023 Outstanding Recreation Program
  • 2023 Outstanding Customer Service

2022 Awards

  • 2022 Top Performer (Small Parks)
  • 2022 Outstanding Recreation Program
  • 2022 Outstanding Customer Service

2021 Awards

  • 2021 Pinnacle Club for Outstanding Achievement and Excellence Award
  • 2021 Outstanding Achievement in the Area of Comfort Stations
  • 2021 Outstanding Recreation Program
  • 2021 Outstanding Customer Service

2019 Awards

  • 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year (Jellystone Park Franchise)
  • 2019 Pinnacle Club for Outstanding Achievement and Excellence Award
  • Outstanding Achievement in the Area of Comfort Stations
  • 2019 Operator of the Year for Small Parks Nominee (in the Top 3)
  • 2019 Facility of the Year for Small Parks Nominee (in the Top 3)