Meet Our Staff

Wanda | Owner, General Manager

Wanda

Owner, General Manager

Wanda is the General Manager and owner of Crested Butte Lodging & Property Management and its sister company, Snow Team CB. When she was a teenager, she told her parents that she wanted to be a stand-up comic. They thought she was joking and dismissed the idea…so that sent her searching for new careers, eventually finding a fit with real estate. Poor timing though, back in the ’90s, to try to feed a family on real estate sales commissions. As luck would have it, a property management company noticed that she had plenty of time on her hands and so they put her to work closing hot tubs each night. Later, they put her on the phone in the reservations office; after that, she was assigned to front desk shifts; then, the accounting department needed help; after that, she was tapped to field after-hours emergencies; a bit later, housekeeping needed help so she cleaned rooms; and then, she moved on from all the part-time gigs and took the Sales and Marketing Director position for ResortQuest Crested Butte and Telluride. If you’ve heard of Crested Butte or Telluride, it might be because of Wanda’s efforts! When the General Manager position opened, guess who was appointed!?  And when ResortQuest was offered for sale, Wanda jumped at the opportunity.

When she’s not managing property, Wanda can often be found on a Nordic trail or paddleboard with her cell phone muted. Her favorite color is shiny. She has 2 grown children and she doesn’t know if she’s planning to have grandchildren.

GiGi

Quirky & Lovable

GiGi reaps the benefits of life with Wanda.

You’ll find her out on every trail, summer and winter!

Gigi | Wanda's Dog
Sierra

Sierra

Operations Director

Sierra Bearth, Operations Manager and licensed Real Estate agent joined the team in 2018. She has 10 years of local hospitality experience.  She received a dual Bachelor’s degree from Western State Colorado University in Economics and Business Administration. She’s acquired her property management certification from CAI, revenue management certification, and certified pool operator designation. She heads up our Maintenance and Housekeeping staff of 10-15, depending on the season. When she’s not overseeing capital projects, basic service orders, and cleaning procedures, she enjoys rafting, alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, and watching the newest Marvel movies and shows.

Rori

Laidback & Adorable

Rori enjoys hiking and biking in the beautiful Gunnison

Valley with her Mom, Sierra, and Dad.

Rori | Sierra's Dog
Kate

Kate

Director of Sales & Marketing

Kate booked a one-way ticket to Crested Butte from Indiana in 2004 and began her mountain-style living. She joined the Crested Butte Lodging staff in 2011 with 7 years of previous local hospitality experience and knowledge. She helps with reservations and day-to-day operations, as well as behind-the-scenes development in a variety of different aspects. When she’s not clocked in, you’ll find her and Barrett walking around historic Crested Butte, in the wilderness nordic skiing and hiking or snowboarding at the resort.

Barret

Beggar & Runner

Barrett hails from Phoenix, AZ but quickly determined

retirement in CB was a must when he met Kate.

Barret | Kate's Dog
Jorge | Crested Butte Lodging Employee

Jorge

Housekeeping Manager

Jorge Rodriguez has been in the Gunnison valley since 2003.  He joined the Crested Butte Lodging team in April of 2021 as a groundsman to help beautify our flower beds and keep our lawns in great shape. Shortly after, he transitioned from grounds to Snow Team, helping coordinate a crew for snow safety.  Because of his great dedication, he now helps ensure our hospitality quality as our Housekeeping Manager.  Jorge also helps coach the community children in soccer and is the Gunnison High School goalie coach.  When he isn’t working and inspiring recreation, he loves to go bowling and play pool with friends.

Nina

Playful & Food Driven

Nina is very enthusiastic about peanut butter and toys.

She also enjoys her human Grandmother’s cooking.

Nina | Jorge's Dog

Aldie

Guest Experience and Leasing Coordinator

Shay

Accounting

Scott

Guest Services

Jean Luc

Maintenance Technician

Hunter

Maintenance Technician

Joe

Maintenance Technician