06/17/2026
Meet the Owner: Eli Robinson
Born and raised in Marcellus, Eli’s connection to Rolling Hills goes back generations. Through his family’s friendship with longtime owners Curt and Paula, he spent his childhood lending a hand around the preserve, from collecting eggs and banding birds to baling hay and helping wherever he was needed.
While his path took him to Purdue University and several years living in New Mexico with his wife, his passion for hunting, fishing, and introducing others to the outdoors only continued to grow. Returning home and stepping into the opportunity to carry on the Rolling Hills legacy felt like a full-circle moment.
As an owner, no two days look the same. You might find Eli answering the phones, putting out hunts, planting new cover, delivering birds, or tackling whatever needs to be done to support the team and the experience guests have come to expect.
What does Eli love most about Rolling Hills? The people. Whether it’s catching up with longtime guests who have been coming for 20-plus years or meeting someone experiencing upland hunting for the first time, the relationships built here are what make the preserve special.
When asked to describe Rolling Hills in three words, Eli chose:
Authentic. Unique. Beautiful.
His vision for the future is simple: honor the history and traditions that Curt and Paula built while introducing new generations to the authentic upland experience that makes Rolling Hills so special.
With an appreciation for Rolling Hills' history and excitement for what’s ahead, Eli is proud to carry its legacy forward for generations to come.
