Tom Goodwin
CEO - Mountain Laurel Chalets
Stewarding Mountain Laurel Chalets’ legacy of 51 years of limited edition service, Tom brings value to people and experiences through trusted leadership and hospitality. Married to Susan for 31 years, they’ve raised five daughters (and have one son-in-law) who also share their vision for the legacy of their family business which Susan’s parents began in 1972.
In addition to his love for the Great Smoky Mountains, Tom serves as an elder in his church, enjoys a great book and meals with friends and family and plenty of good podcasts. Always learning and growing, Tom surrounds himself with others who care about what really matters—people and relationships. Of course he and Susan would prefer to spend as much time as possible with their grandchildren Charlie and Cecilia and amazing daughters and son-in-law.
Live from the VRMA Executive Summit: Big Energy, Bold Conversations, …
Send us a message! In this week’s episode, we’re taking you back to Miami Beach for a special look at one of the most talked-about events in the industry this year, the 2025 VRMA Executive Summit. It’s been a few weeks since ...
Podcasting the Podcasters: Celebrating Our 200th Episode
It's a milestone moment for Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals as we celebrate our 200th episode together with some of the most brilliant and influential podcasters in the vacation rental industry. To make this ...
For the Love of Gatlinburg: How Tom Goodwin Uses Storytelling to Pres…
In this week’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Tom Goodwin, CEO of Mountain Laurel Chalets and host of " For the Love of Gatlinburg" Podcast. Tom shares insights into his family-run vacation rental business in Gatlinb...
Throwback to Our Most Listened Episode of 2024 – Building a Hospitali…
In this special re-air of one of our most popular episodes, Alex & Annie revisit our insightful conversation with Tom Goodwin, CEO of Mountain Laurel Chalets. Tom’s remarkable journey in the vacation rental industry, from une...
Building a Legacy of Hospitality: The Story of Mountain Laurel Chalet…
In this captivating episode of “Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Tom Goodwin, a seasoned professional in the vacation rental industry, to explore his remarkable journey and the transformati...