Leeth is originally from Gastonia, NC. He went to college at Lees McRae in Banner Elk, NC where he worked in construction and served on the volunteer fire department. He fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a helicopter pilot in his early twenties and is now a leader in his industry of utility aviation, building power lines currently but has experience in fire fighting, logging, and even fish stocking with his longline and a bucket. He has become an expert in operations and logistics and is a force to be reckoned with paired with having a heart of solid gold (Emily wrote this, but it’s true!). He has been a solid asset to the fire department and town management in Lansing since the storm ravaged and feels blessed to be able to put his skills to service for this amazing community that he now calls home and family. 

Emily is originally from Gastonia, NC and relocated with husband Leeth and children Beckett and Josie to West Jefferson full time in 2022. She is a structural engineer with experience in bridge design and construction as well as project management. She is a full-time homeschool mom, part-time engineer and business owner, and manages short and long term rentals that she and Leeth own. She loves to be helpful to friends, family, and community members. She has experienced more proof of God and seen more love exchanged in the two weeks following Hurricane Helene than ever before. She feels blessed to be able to assist her community with her talents and expertise.