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Co-Founder • Bethany Jordan
I'm a Texas transplant living in the mountains of Park City, Utah where I quickly realized that the game of mahjong had not caught on like the wildfire game in the south. Après Mahjong is sharing the love of the game, cozy, chic, and apres style. When not gaming, I love to hike, ski, play tennis, and enjoy the good mountain life. A former television producer, I am in my next chapter of life where I split my time between the grocery store, the ski hill (ski race mom here) and the dance studio (also a proud dance mom.)
Co-Founder • Natalie Stouffer
A Utah native who took the scenic route home, I lived in seven states and Italy before settling back in the mountains of Park City. These days, I split my time between family adventures — skiing, hiking, and mountain biking — and my passion for building community. A former educator turned mindset coach, I combined my love of teaching and games to co-found Après Mahjong. With a passion for sharing the game’s joy and tradition, I'm on a mission to bring American Mahjong to my local Park City community and beyond.
Instructor • Megan Jessup
Florida born and raised, I moved to Park City to work in our family clothing store. Met my husband on main street and never looked back. We have been here for almost 20 years living the great mountain life. I’m a gymnastics/ lacrosse mom who loves to cook, bake breads, work out, hike, play mahjong and spend time with family and friends. I recently started TastyParkCity.com to offer my delicious sourdough breads to our town. I picked up mahjong quickly and love playing with friends and family. I look forward to teaching this fun and exciting game!
Instructor • Ashlee Jessen
I'm Ashlee, Utah county native, mom of two, world traveler, and Diet Coke enthusiast. I love weightlifting, escape rooms, murder mysteries, and playing all kinds of games. Mahjong won me over with its captivating mix of strategy and luck, and the tactile experience of playing with the tiles gives it that special something.
Instructor • Kim Frauenberg
Hi, I'm Kim! I grew up in Annapolis, Maryland, and have called Park City home since 2012. I love everything that makes mountain-town living special—hiking with my dogs, pickleball, golf, football season, girls' nights, and planning great vacations.
I learned American Mahjong three years ago with friends and quickly became hooked on the strategy, beautiful tiles, and community that comes with the game. My favorite part is helping beginners reach that "aha!" moment when everything starts to click.
My teaching style is fun, light, and approachable. I want students to leave excited to play again, not overwhelmed by the rules. What I love most about Après Mahjong is being part of a welcoming community that's introducing a new generation of players to this incredible game.
Life's too short not to play one more game.
Instructor • Annie Malechek
I'm Annie, a Utah native who returned home in 2020 after nearly two decades away. By day, I work in medical sales, but my greatest passion is travel—I've visited more than 60 countries and am always planning my next adventure.
I discovered American Mahjong in 2025 after taking an Après Mahjong class with my fiancé, and we quickly became hooked. I love the strategy, endless possibilities, and challenge of the game, especially Consecutive Numbers hands.
As an instructor, I focus on helping beginners build a strong foundation and leave feeling confident, capable, and excited to play again. When I'm not teaching or traveling, you'll find me walking with friends, crocheting, working on a puzzle, or enjoying nachos, Jeopardy, and a Diet Coke.
What I love most about Après Mahjong is the incredible community and sharing a game that makes every gathering a little more fun.
Instructor • Stacy Miller
My husband and I moved to Utah from South Carolina in 2001, thinking we’d try it out for a year. Twenty-five years and three kids later, we are still here loving the mountain lifestyle. My professional background is television news, but these days, I am more likely to be asking, “one more game?“ than chasing down a breaking news story. I grew up in a gaming family and have a special affinity for poker. My favorite week of the year is when I go to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker. I learned American Mahjong in 2024, and who knew it would be even more fun than cards?
Instructor • Amy Cribbs
I heard the mountains calling - so much so that I left my career in financial services and chose adventure here in Park City, Utah. We moved here about six years ago for the skiing, but have stayed for the active life style available to us year round. I enjoy skiing, hiking (with my pup Crosby), biking, and camping. I was searching for other ways to connect to people in the community, and a friend suggested that I learn Mahjong — and an obsession was born. I have always been a bit crazy about cards and games — but Mahjong is unique in its combination of strategy, tactile experience and customs. It is a game that can be seriously competitive, but also social and fun. I love playing the game - but what really gets me excited is seeing others light up when they declare their first “Mahjong!”
Instructor • Katie Baird
A Utah native, I lived in Texas, Illinois, and Virginia, before I settled in the Heber Valley in 2020. I’m a mom of 5 and grandma to a darling 2-year-old boy. I love the active mountain life in Utah. When I’m not playing or teaching mahjong, you will find me playing pickleball, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, or watching my kids play soccer. I love travel and love to sail. I’m passionate about mahjong because it combines two of my favorite things - gathering with friends and playing games.
Instructor • Larissa Fomuke
Originally from New Jersey, I’ve called Park City home for over a decade. I’m a proud hockey, football, and lacrosse mom to my energetic 9-year-old son, Wyatt, and we share a love of mahjong—a game I also enjoy with my mom and am now teaching my husband, Mike. I truly treasure the friendships and sense of community that mahjong has brought into my life. Our family loves hiking with our aging Vizsla and making memories outdoors. When I’m not on the trails, you’ll usually find me reading, watching Hallmark movies, or soaking up the sun on the beaches of the Outer Banks, North Carolina.
Instructor • Haley Beardsley
Originally from Twin Falls, Idaho, I came to Park City as a nanny for my niece and nephews and never left. I’ve lived in Flagstaff, Jackson Hole, and Seattle, but mountain towns have always felt like home.
I’m a hockey, lacrosse, and soccer mom who’s constantly on the move—whether hiking, skate skiing, walking our two goldens, or playing Mahjong with the Friday crew. With a background in luxury hospitality (Four Seasons, Sundance Resort, WSH), I now focus on family life and teaching Mahjong as an assistant instructor.
Give me reality TV, pottery class, and our annual dude ranch getaway, and I’m happy—life’s an adventure, and I’m all in!