Lauren Hutt

Office Manager

Professional Background:
Lauren joined the River Rock team in 2020 after moving to North Carolina from her home state of Arkansas. Before that, she served in the United States Air Force, beginning her career in 2011 as an enlisted member. During her time on active duty, she was appointed as Deputy Disbursing Officer while simultaneously supervising financial management customer service offices at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts and Travis Air Force Base in California. She also earned a degree in Financial Management from the Community College of the Air Force.

What She Does at River Rock:
As Office Manager, Lauren supports the day-to-day functions of the River Rock office and its employees. Wearing many hats, she manages HR, payroll, benefits, accounts payable, vendor relationships, and marketing. She also takes on a variety of special projects as needed, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.

What Drives Lauren:
Lauren is passionate about being part of a team that cultivates beautiful and meaningful communities where people can find peace, happiness, and a place to call home for years to come.

Beyond Work:
Outside of work, Lauren is deeply involved in local child welfare organizations and has a personal connection to foster care, having adopted her daughter in 2024. She is also passionate about animal rescue and shares her home with a small ‘zoo’ of beloved dogs and cats. In her free time, she enjoys sewing and quilting—because apparently, collecting fabric she’ll “definitely use someday” is her favorite hobby.