Get to know the Managers

Kristi McKelevy

She has worked with LaBelle Management at the West Branch Ponderosa since January of 1996.  She started as an assistant manager and is now the general manager of Ponderosa.  Kristi is responsible for all aspects of the business.  She is the mother of two and soon to be a grandma.  When Kristi isn't working - she is spending time with her family and friends.  The Ponderosa restaurant and family are her two passions.

Brent Stockel

Brent has been with Labelle Management since May of 2003.  He started as a manager for the Mt. Pleasant Ponderosa where he over saw all of the front of house.  Brent joined the West Branch team as a Senior Manager this past January.  He is a big Michigan State fan and loves college basketball and football.  You will be seeing him regularly stopping to say hi at a table near you.

Linette Smith

She as been employed by LaBelle Management since February 1997.  She started off as a buffet attendant in which she became an in store trainer for all areas of the restaurant.  Around 1999 she became part of Gaylord Ponderosa's Management Team and enjoyed making a difference of her internal and external guests.  In 2006 she became part of the West Branch Ponderosa's Management Team where she continues to make a difference for her guests.

Beth Meyst

Beth has been with West Branch Ponderosa since October of 2000 and is currently a assistant manager.  She is a very independent person who enjoys the job and loves her family.  She enjoys to draw, roller skate, and sing when nobody is watching.  She sets a lot of her own goals and never gives up.

Daniel Darling

I started with Labelle in October 2006 in prep and is now an assistant manager.   Being the youngest member of the management team I bring enthusiasm to the table.  When I am not at work there is a lot of time spent with my family, friends, playing cards, repairing computers, and administrating this  website.  You know when I'm around when you hear the ever so distinctive hiccup!