Michael Gordon Named Vice President & General Manager of Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Gordon Selected to Manage and Lead AAA Five Diamond Resort in North Florida
PONTE VEDRA, FL. August 11, 2016 - The AAA Five Diamond Ponte Vedra Inn & Club announces Michael Gordon as its new Vice President and General Manager, effective immediately. In his position, Gordon is responsible for leading key operations, overseeing sales and marketing, and leading a staff of over 700 at the Florida resort.
With over 30 years in the industry, Mr. Gordon brings with him extensive experience in senior management positions. He comes to the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club from his most recent position as General Manager at The Barnsley Resort, a luxury resort in Adairsville, Georgia. Prior to The Barnsley Resort, Mr. Gordon held the position of President and Managing Director of The Greenbrier in West Virginia as well as various positions within the Ritz-Carlton hotel company.
“We are delighted to have someone with a background as extensive as Michael's as the Vice President and General Manager of the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club” said Dale Haney, President of Gate Hospitality Group.
Michael Gordon currently resides in Ponte Vedra, Florida and attended Florida State College.
For more information or reservations, please call 877-699-2878 or visit http://www.pontevedra.com/.
About Ponte Vedra Inn & Club:
Set amidst lush landscapes and Atlantic beachfront shores, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club has toted the reputation as the “grand dame” of North Florida resorts since 1928. The historic Ponte Vedra Inn & Club continues to receive the highest praise and most distinguished awards from the nation's leading travel publications, including the prestigious AAA Five-Diamond, TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame and Travel + Leisure's World's Best among others. The Inn & Club presents 249 elegantly appointed oversized guest rooms and suites, most overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Ranging from gourmet to casual, the resort features nine restaurants, bars and lounges, including the signature Seahorse Grille with ocean views. The family-friendly resort also offers two picturesque 18-hole golf courses, 15 Har-Tru Hydro tennis courts, three oceanfront pools, an 8,000 square foot oceanfront gym and a 30,000 square foot luxury spa. Comprising over 25,000 square feet of indoor meeting and exhibit space designed with comfort and elegance in mind, the Ponte Vedra Ballroom, Terrace Room and 17 meeting rooms cater to every meetings and incentives need. Guests staying at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club also receive access to amenities and services to sister property Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club.
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