Press Release
ASPEN, Colo. – June 16, 2009 – Kerrington L. Hing has been appointed general manager at The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands. A 21-year veteran with Marriott International, Inc. and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC, Hing is responsible for overseeing the private membership club nestled at the base of the Aspen Highlands ski area.
“We are thrilled to have Mr. Hing leading our Ladies and Gentlemen at Aspen Highlands,” said Nicholas DiMeglio, vice president of operations for The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club. “His years of experience with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company complemented by his management skills give him great insight into what it takes to deliver unparalleled service to our Members.”
Joining The Club from The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Hing has served in several different roles over the past six years, including hotel manager where he was responsible for resort operations, food and beverage, culinary, spa, and meetings and specials events. He also held roles as an executive assistant manager and area director of finance. Prior to his service at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Hing worked as the director of finance at the Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.; the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Fla.; and the Calgary Marriott in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Hing earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international business from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minn. He is an avid outdoor enthusiast enjoying skiing, hiking, white water rafting, biking and camping. Hing, his wife Nancy and their five children will be relocating to Aspen in the near future.
About The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands Designed by noted architect Robert A.M. Stern, The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands is part of the new Ritz-Carlton Destination Club. The property includes 73 two- and three-bedroom residences equipped with luxuries from imported bedding and plush linens to the latest household appliances. The interior décor reflects casual mountain elegance, with wide-planked wooden floors, fieldstone fireplaces, patterned area rugs and Western-themed artwork. Home Club Memberships (fractional ownership) are sold in one-twelfth deeded interests, entitling access for 28 days each year, as well as unlimited access on a space available basis. Memberships range from $170,000 to $550,000 per interest depending on season and residence floor plan. Those who enroll in Portfolio Membership also have an opportunity to stay at the property as space allows. Pricing starts at $130,000.