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Kevin Blake Named Director of Food and BeverageKevin Blake has been appointed Director of Food and Beverage for Lansdowne Resort, located in Leesburg, Virginia. Blake is an accomplished chef, certified sommelier, and food and beverage executive with demonstrated success managing high-level operations at world-class destinations. Blake, a seasoned hospitality veteran, has over 30 years of experience, joining most recently from Creighton Farms in Middleburg, VA.
Deborah Porter Named Director of EventsDeborah Porter has been appointed Director of Events for Lansdowne Resort, located in Leesburg, Virginia. Porter is an accomplished events executive with demonstrated success in directing large, integrated projects and process improvement initiatives from idea through successful implementation. Porter, a seasoned hospitality veteran, has over 20 years of experience.
Awilda Nevarez named Human Resource DirectorAwilda Nevarez, has been appointed Director of Human Resources of Lansdowne Resort located in Leesburg, Virginia. Nevarez rejoins the team of Lansdowne Resort with a proven track record of success in the hospitality industry. Nevarez comes to us most recently from the Inn at Perry Cabin Resort.
Chris Ferrier named Executive ChefChris Ferrier, has been appointed Executive Chef of Lansdowne Resort located in Leesburg, Virginia. Ferrier is an accomplished food and beverage hospitality executive with a successful history of leading profitable Food & Beverage operations in large hotels, resorts and inclusive outlets and meeting spaces. Ferrier’s background includes experience in high-volume kitchens and 4-star resorts, banquets and fine dining.
Sandy Minskoff named National Sales ManagerSandy Minskoff has been appointed National Sales Manager of Lansdowne Resort located in Leesburg, Virginia. With more than twenty years of hospitality and management experience, Minskoff is positioned to cultivate relationships that introduce new business as the resort moves through post pandemic recovery.
Kevin Carter Named Managing DirectorKevin Carter, CHA, has been appointed Managing Director of Lansdowne Resort, located in Leesburg, Virginia. Carter takes the helm with close to 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently serving as the President of Guests, Inc., a full-service hotel management company headquartered in Strasburg, Virginia. Carter’s vast experience includes positions such as Director, Corporate Director, Resident Manager, General Manager, Independent Consultant and 16-year tenure as the Managing Director of Airlie Resort Hotel.