BILL AND NANCY MONCRIEF

Bill is a fourth generation native of Ocean City, NJ, in Cape May County. After graduating from Trenton State College, Bill enlisted in the US Navy where he became a naval aviator, flying P-3s in submarine surveillance.

While in the Navy, Bill obtained a Master's degree in Computer Science at the Naval Postgraduate School.

After twenty years in the Navy, Bill retired to work in the computer technology field. Since retiring from the Navy in 1987, Bill has worked for a federal commission, Georgetown University (where he and Nancy met), a law firm, and the Center for Science in the Public Interest-better known as the "food police." As Bill states, "CSPI" recipes are not being followed in the Inn. We will continue to prepare and serve the gourmet breakfasts that have been a tradition of the Candlelight Inn."

In addition to running the Candlelight Inn, Bill currently serves as President of Select Registry - Distinguished Inn of North America.

Nancy is a native of Staten Island, NY. She is a graduate of Wagner College where she found her love for college administration. She also has graduate degrees from Hofstra University on Long Island and Pace University in downtown Manhattan. She worked as a college administrator for more than twenty years focusing on admissions, student services, and academic counseling. In the quiet season she continues her work in higher education with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She enjoys talking with guests about the MBA admissions process.

Nancy left a twelve year career with the MBA Program at Georgetown University where she was the Assistant Dean for Graduate Business Programs. 

She also has been active in the B&B industry beyond the Candlelight.  She served on the Board of the Preferred Inns of New Jersey - the NJ State B&B Association.

Shelby and Nike

Shelby is a Brittany Spaniel and Nike is an Australian Kelpie who reside with Nancy and Bill. Shelby is a rescue from American Brittany Rescue.

Shelby is orange in color and is about 16 and Nike is jet black and about 15. They are all very gentle and friendly members of the family. While they love to say hello to guests, their greetings are normally restricted to their yard. Shelby and Nike are not allowed in the public or guest areas of the Inn so that guests with allergies or concerns about animals do not have to worry. But, if you are missing your furry friend that you left at home, they are always happy for additional trips outside to soak up extra pats and love from guests. But, be careful, if your car door is open and they are nearby you may pick up an extra rider.

Those who know our dogs may notice that Donovan is not mentioned above.  Unfortunately, we had to make that difficult decision on  8/1/2011 to say good-bye to Donovan.  Donovan is pictured in the middle of this photograph and was a wonderful, loving, and silly friend.  He had been with us since 2002 and was a very important member of our family.  It was a tough day and we miss him terribly, but know that he is happily romping around now and in a much better place.  We hope to see him again at the "Rainbow Bridge." We love you Donovan - thanks for being a loyal and true friend.