Lance Wellwood
San Antonio
Summary
High – energy, people focused executive with a track record of results. Seasoned Vice President with a proven track record in strategic planning, financial management and team leadership. Skilled at implementing operational improvements to drive productivity and profit growth. Demonstrated abilities in fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, partners, and clients while delivering high-impact business results. Known for problem-solving acumen, innovative thinking, and strong communication skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Delaware North Parks and Resorts
02.2016 - Current
- Provide leadership and support for Delaware North’s resort & recreation operations throughout the Western US
- Responsibilities included: People development, operational excellence, financial target review and measurement, contract compliance and new business development
- Completed acquisition and integration 4 new properties and completed sale of 2 mature properties
- Secured new contracts at Sequoia National Park and Yellowstone National Park
- Led region through pandemic, changes that came and recovery
- Created new upscale outdoor focused lodging product in a remote region just outside Yosemite
Director of Hotels & Recreation
Delaware North @ Yosemite
04.2011 - 02.2016
- Provided leadership and direction to the management teams of 12 lodging properties ranging from rustic to AAA 4 diamond, as well as multiple guest recreation operations including California’s first ski area and the largest public riding stables in the US
- Created 'One Hotel' program focused on leadership at each of the 12 properties working together to drive occupancy and RevPar across the portfolio
- Efforts drove 10% increase in revenue, without price increases
- Improved food & beverage profitability by 100% over 3 years through system upgrades, market analysis and contract negotiation
- Improved lodging profitability by 42% through sound revenue management practices and strategic capital deployment
- Promoted to Vice President
Director of New Business Development
Delaware North Parks and Resorts
03.2009 - 04.2011
- Directed new business development projects throughout the United States, Canada and Australia
- Completed acquisition of 5 destination resorts in Australia including the Mobil 5 star Lizard Island Resort
- Completed acquisition of 1 full service and 2 limited service hotels in West Yellowstone Montana
- Acquired management contract for the Queen Mary in Long Beach
- Acquired management contract for LeMay Car Museum in Tacoma Washington
- Promoted to Director of Hotels & Recreation in Yosemite
General Manager
Delaware North @ Old Town San Diego
07.2007 - 03.2009
- Directed the operation and transition of Plaza del Pasado in Old Town San Diego, which included 13 specialty retail stores and 3 full service restaurants
- Completed the renovation and rebranding of 2 full service restaurants in historic landmarks
- Successfully negotiated contract exit with California State Parks
- Promoted to Director of New Business Development
District Manager
ARAMARK Parks and Resorts
09.2005 - 07.2007
- Regional Responsibility for ARAMARK's Lodging, Retail and Food & Beverage operations in Colorado at Pikes Peak National Forest and Mesa Verde National Park
- Operations included lodging, campgrounds, tours, retail and restaurants
- Planned and executed centennial celebration events for Mesa Verde National Park
- Launched new in park 'Base camp' service, a pre-cursor to glamping
- Hosted First Lady, Laura Bush in newly remodeled Far View Lodge
Multiple Positions with Increasing Responsibility
Delaware North Parks and Resorts
03.1994 - 09.2005
- Held multiple leadership and general management positions with increasing responsibility at several resort destinations throughout the US
- Locations included Yosemite National Park, Deer Creek State Park and the Balsams Grand Resort
Education
Certificate - resource management
Eppley institute indiana university
01.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Business
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CASkills
- Strong background with troubled assets
- Talent development
- Remote operations experience
- Employee housing operations
- Multi-unit background
- New property opening
- Financial analytics
- Capital planning
- Union experience
- Operational excellence
- Sales and marketing leadership
Timeline
Vice President
Delaware North Parks and Resorts
02.2016 - Current
Director of Hotels & Recreation
Delaware North @ Yosemite
04.2011 - 02.2016
Director of New Business Development
Delaware North Parks and Resorts
03.2009 - 04.2011
General Manager
Delaware North @ Old Town San Diego
07.2007 - 03.2009
District Manager
ARAMARK Parks and Resorts
09.2005 - 07.2007
Multiple Positions with Increasing Responsibility
Delaware North Parks and Resorts
03.1994 - 09.2005
Certificate - resource management
Eppley institute indiana university
Some College (No Degree) - Business
San Joaquin Delta College
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