I used to be a lawyer, but I got better.I'm the Employee Experience Manager for Breckenridge Grand Vacations, a luxury resort developer in Breckenridge, Colorado. I've had various titles since 2015, but my core responsibility is championing our uniquely positive culture. I redesigned our employee orientation, created a leadership learning curriculum, and a self-development program for our not-yet-leaders. I helped revamp the BGV leadership coaching plan, established our Recruitment Task Force, and spearheaded improvements to our performance review process. I contribute to BGV’s annual Leadership Summit, often as a speaker.In 2018, the Denver Post named BGV the #1 large workplace in Colorado, based on anonymous survey feedback from thousands of employees statewide. In 2023 and again in 2024, we were recognized as a national Top Workplace by USA Today, including Culture Excellence awards in Leadership, Innovation, Purpose & Values, and Compensation & Benefits. I am energized by supporting BGV’s over 650 employees as they fulfill our purpose, "Sharing Smiles!"In March 2023, I was selected to lead BGV's newly formed Employee Experience team, part of our Community Impact Department. We are responsible for recruiting, onboarding, talent development, employee engagement, and inclusion. We have a particular focus on language equity for the 40% of our employees who speak Spanish.I'm a member of BGV's Lead Team, senior leaders who support our execs. In 2022, I earned designation as a Marcus Buckingham Love + Work Leader. I'm a good researcher, evaluator, and synthesizer of information, as well as an engaging speaker and teacher. I enjoy using humor to deliver a message effectively. I wouldn't kid you about that.Originally from the Midwest, I was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Texas Plan II liberal arts honors program. I earned my J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and practiced in Austin until 2009. I was among the first group of lawyers to achieve board certification in Texas workers’ compensation law. I left Texas due to legal trouble. Specifically, after more than 20 years as a litigator, I was having trouble remembering why I wanted to be a lawyer.Since moving to Colorado, I have been a small-business owner, a Whole Foods Market team member, and a guide for historic saloon tours and snowshoe hikes. I currently serve on the Board of Directors of Breckenridge History. My wife Tracy and I live in Breckenridge with Macy, an energetic shelter rescue dog, and Oberon, a fancy-pants Ragdoll kitty.
Listed skills include Hospitality, Tourism, Customer Service, Event Management, and 12 others.
