Team Member: Jacob Galliher-Miller

Position: Assistant Innkeeper, Castellan, Game Instructor

Jacob Galliher-Miller is one of the newest members of the Ravenwood Castle team, having joined us just a few months ago.  Whether he’s behind the bar in the Raven’s Roost Pub, running a game in the Library or keeping the castle running smoothly, you can be sure he’ll greet you with a smile.  We recently pulled Jacob away from his busy schedule to get to know him better.

Ravenwood: Tell us a bit about yourself.

Jacob: I was born in Hagerstown, Indiana.  I enjoy Martial Arts, running from zombies, hiking, board games, playing guitar, singing, tattoos, and kitties!

Ravenwood: What did you do before you joined Ravenwood Castle?

Jacob: I was a kitchen designer at Lowe’s Home Improvement.  I was in charge of a customer’s entire experience as we built their dream kitchen, from design to installation.

Ravenwood: What made you decide to leave Indiana and move to a castle in the middle of Ohio?

Jacob: It was a chance to get away from the hustle of city life and enjoy a quieter time in the Hocking Hills, plus I love to teach and play board games! So naturally Ravenwood seemed like a place I’d really enjoy working. Oh, and the craft beer is a plus as well! When I found out Ravenwood was hiring, my wife and I jumped at the chance to come here and be a part of this.

Ravenwood: What is the best part about working at Ravenwood Castle?

Jacob: Serving good beer to good people!  And of course all of the board games!

Ravenwood: You are one of Ravenwood Castle’s Game Instructors, so you get to play a lot of games.  What is your favorite game?

Jacob: Right now my wife and my favorite game is the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game (Editors Note: The Adventure Card Game was recently chosen as Ravenwood’s Game of the Month). But I would have to put Elder Sign as our all-time favorite.  We enjoy that it’s a cooperative game that we can both play that doesn’t get too competitive, and we love the Cthulhu flavor of the game!

Ravenwood: What do you like best about living in the Hocking Hills area?

Jacob: The gorgeous countryside and amazing caves!

Jim Reed

Jim Reed is a lifelong gamer who started with the original red box Dungeons & Dragons. After spending 20 years in the corporate world, he decided it was high time that work be fun and struck out on his own. Jim now owns and operates Ravenwood Castle, and spends his days ensuring his guests have as much fun as he does.