Chef William Lyle has been cooking professionally in Northwest Arkansas for eight years. Originally from Nottingham, New Hampshire, he decided to make Northwest Arkansas his permanent home after completing his degree at the University of Arkansas. His cuisine reflects a unique combination of his culinary experience with an emphasis on gourmet Southern dining. Chef Lyle's menu also integrates his knowledge of Indian cuisine, gained from years spent in Northern England, and his training as a chef on the East Coast.

Heather has worked in the hotel and restaurant industry for over twelve years. She was born and raised in northwest Arkansas. After completing a BA at the University of Arkansas, she has worked in many of the areas best restaurants. She has managed Ella's Restaurant for two years and recently took the position of Director of Special Events here at the Inn. In 2007 she traveled to the Mediterranean and spent some time in Italy's wine county. This spurred her interest in wine and in her time at Ella's she has continued her wine education and has completed level two of the intermediate WSET program.

Cody Johnson has been in the restaurant industry for 13 years. His primary inspiration to cook came from the home cooked, made from scratch meals his grandmothers made, utilizing fresh produce from their own gardens. It is with these rustic, soulful methods that Cody proceeds to create his own recipes and flavors, using the freshest ingredients, including organic stone milled flours. In an age where off site baking has become the norm, Cody bakes all of his breads using traditional artisan methods daily. From ciabatta and marble rye to sweet and savory tarts, every loaf of bread and dessert is made from scratch, keeping with the traditions imbued in him in his youth, while keeping an eye on the future. It is Cody's goal to build a reputation for Ella's as the place to go for baked goods that recall fond memories of the past, while always pushing forward with new and innovative flavor combinations.