Management / Staff

Bianca was born and raised in the neighboring community of Port Lavaca, Tx. She moved to Seadrift when she was only 18 years old, and married a local fishing and hunting guide. She is “Mom” to two boys ages 14 and 12. When she’s not working, Bianca enjoys spending time with her family while cooking and reading.

Sulema Esquivel is a mother of three children, has seventeen grandchildren, and she has two great-grandchildren. She grew up in the Texas valley in the town of McAllen, but moved to Seadrift in 2007. She loves going to the bay front with her dog lady, and loves eating fresh shrimp and crawfish.

Jessie Lashley was born and raised here in Seadrift, TX. When she isn’t working at the lodge, she’s a full-time student at Victoria College, where she’s currently working towards getting her Associates of Science degree. During her time off, she loves to go fishing with her family.

Briley has literally grown up from a young age at Bay Flats Lodge. She has spent many seasons at the Lodge fishing and hunting with her Dad and Papa. Growing up she quickly found she had a love for the business but most of all the people. She spends many long hours playing sports and working towards her education. She’s

Conner Hedrick has spent many years hanging around the lodge. He has a love for all things outdoors, especially fishing. His primary goal is to become a full-time fishing guide. He’s currently head of maintenance while also learning everything about our bay system. Conner is a major asset in our Kick Plastic initiative. He’s responsible for sanitizing all Yeti drinkware,

Taylor has not only worked in the serving industry for five years, but she also has her cosmetology license. She loves working with people, but most of all enjoys being able to bring a smile to their faces. She has lived in Seadrift for her entire life, and she hopes to one day start a family of her own here.

Korine Kistner, also known as “Kori”, comes to Bay Flats Lodge from the nearby coastal town of Aransas Pass, where she was raised with three brothers. She has been a resident of Seadrift for two years, and she has become an integral part of our housekeeping staff. Her passion for housekeeping began as a child when she helped clean houses

Matthew comes to Bay Flats Lodge from Inez, TX, where he and his fiancé, Cassidy, call home for them and their two canine babies – Gus and Sadie. Matthew is a Texan through and through – he’s been hunting and fishing ever since he was a small child. In years past, Matthew has worked in sales, customer service, and leadership

Hunter is a new resident to the Seadrift community, but he is no stranger to the mid-coast region of Texas. Being the grandson of BFL’s owners, Capt. Chris and Deb Martin, Hunter’s been coming to help his grandparents at the lodge ever since he was a young child. Once he was old enough to have a job, Hunter worked as

Blanca is an important part of our housekeeping staff. For the last two years, Blanca has called Seadrift home. She comes to us with a real desire to work making sure your accommodations are always up to par with the high standards of Bay Flats Lodge.

Maria is a long-time resident of Seadrift, Texas, and she has been with the Bay Flats Lodge team since 2019. You’ll find Maria in the kitchen both mornings and evenings, as she makes sure your dining experience is first-class!

Stephanie Stiles is what some may refer to as a part-timer. Part of her time is spent here in Seadrift working with the breakfast and lunch team, while the other part of her time is spent in Michigan enjoying her grandchildren. With seven years of Lodge experience to her credit, Steph is a big part of what makes Bay Flats