About Us

Our Team

As a well Experienced and Established Team, We have taken a completely different approach to bring Everyone, the Finest Cuisine, Hospitality, Amenities and Service. Our Commitment and Drive to Improve the Quality of Our Brand stems from Our Loyal Customers and the Ultimate and Unwavering Professionalism of Our Staff and Crew at each and every location. Without YOU, none of this would be Possible. 

Jeffery Kemske

Jeffery Kemske

President / CEO
Tiffiny Ann

Tiffiny Ann

Vice President of Merchandising
James Ducker

James Ducker

Vice President of Information Technologies
Chloe Idoni

Chloe Idoni

Director of Operations
Steve Grobbel

Steve Grobbel

Lawyer - Carlin Edwards Brown & Grobbel
Chance Smeznik

Chance Smeznik

Financial Advisor
Delicious Dishes
35 +
Professional Staff
76 +
Happy Customers
3 k
Satisfaction
87 %

About Us

Our History

JJK North Hospitality is a premier Northern Michigan restaurant and hospitality company and proud to have some of Northern Michigan’s iconic and desitnation locations. JJK North Corporation began with Rod & Gun. A leisure Property established in October 2019. In may of 2020 the Elbo-Inn of Altanta, MI. was added and continues to delight the patrons of every connecting community. In February 2024 we added The Golf Cottage. Another fantastic Leisure Property available to Our Customers. In March of 2024, JJK North Hospitality was assembled to ensure that each location is putting out the highest quality of service to our loyal customers. We are in the process and very proud to say that the newly renovated Ma Deeter’s restaurant has been added to our lineup and The Thirsty Surgeon is currently being acquired and added to our ever growing list. With more projects on the horizon, JJK North Hospitality is focused on continued growth and innovation. 

A Vision

Our Story

Formed in 2019 by our Founder, Jeffery Kemske, JJK North Hospitality started with a single location and has since grown into a Northern Michigan-based company with a diverse range of restaurants. Our journey began with Elbo-Inn in Atlanta, MI, where we made a positive impact on the local community by nurturing a brand that values the little things and the people who support it. This commitment to detail and community is the foundation of every JJK North brand. Today, we proudly employ over 60 team members, offering great benefits and planning for continued growth. Our dedication to serving the community through exceptional food, service, and outreach drives us to create joyful memories for every guest who visits one of our restaurants. At JJK North Hospitality, we are committed to making each experience memorable with outstanding food, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Doing Things Differently

Our Culture

Our culture at JJK North Hospitality starts with our Mission and our Core Values, through compassion, respect, and excellence for each other and our customers. This can only be accomplished by our continued pursuit of gaining additional industry knowledge, trends, training, and leadership development, as well as always striving to provide and improve our customers with the ultimate dining experience. We believe in our team and the encouragement of creating a foundation for long-term professional career paths.

Sticking to the Plan

Our Core Values

Our Core Values – At JJK North Hospitality we believe in three core values: Compassion, Respect, and Excellence. This starts with a warm welcome when our customers arrive, to outstanding service, extraordinary culinary creations, and presentations, this is achieved through our amazing team always striving for continued hospitality excellence, consistency, and customer satisfaction. Through these efforts you will see and taste our core values in everything we do and believe in.

Keeping Our Promise

Our Mission

Our Mission – At JJK North Hospitality our mission is to exceed every one of our customers’ expectations, for all our brands. No matter which one of our brands our customers enter, they will enjoy the same level of excellence. Our goal is to make everyone’s experience an unforgettable one and create a wonderful dining atmosphere they will remember and want to share with family and friends time and time again.

Location Reservations or Questions

Feel free to call any one of our locations to make a reservation or have any questions.

Elbo-Inn (989)785-4713
Ma Deeter's (989)826-1013
The Thirsty Sturgeon (231)525-9151

News

Follow all Our Locations on Social Media

Check out all of the Elbo-Inn’s Events and Daily and Weekly Specials

Wondering what’s going on at Ma Deeter’s?

NEW in 2025! We’re proud to introduce The Thirsty Sturgeon to our ever growing lineup!

If you’re in the Atlanta Michigan area, Head over to the Elbo-Inn for some good times and great food!
Check out our specials and everything going on at the famous Ma Deeter’s!
We’re excited to put our spin on this Michigan staple. Welcome to the New and Improved Thirsty Sturgeon!

Stay Tuned

There's more to come from
JJK North Hospitality

We are constantly adding to our list to bring you the very best in modern hospitality

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