PETERSON’S NEW GENERAL MANAGER
The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Kehl as our new General Manager. Following an extensive search and numerous interviews, we are confident that Ron will be an excellent addition to Petersons. He brings a wealth of experience in hospitality, including Community Association Management and Hotel Management.
Ron’s expertise spans financial and reporting systems, including QuickBooks, as well as contractor selection, broker negotiations, capital project execution, and quality assurance protocols. His proven ability to ensure cost-effective service delivery and contractual compliance will be invaluable. Additionally, Ron has demonstrated strengths in talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, and fostering high-performing professional cultures within hospitality and property management teams.
Ron’s former work history includes:
- General Manager-Holiday Inn Express, Lewiston, Idaho.
- Former owner of Even Keel Roadhouse and co-owner of Lakeside Limousine Tours.
- General Manager-Lake Chelan Shores Resort.
- Resort Manager-Wapato Point Resort.
- General Manager, Accor Lodging, overseeing eight hotels in Eastern Washington.
Ron’s management philosophy emphasizes a hands-on approach. He looks forward to engaging directly with Peterson’s community and getting to know our owners personally.
Ron and his wife, Karrie, have been residents of Chelan for 24 years and are proud parents of two college-aged children. They are dedicated to giving back to the community that has given them so much.
The Board is fortunate to have found a local leader who is passionate about his work and committed to enhancing both the hospitality Petersons offers and the resort’s overall operations.
Please do not hesitate to stop by the office and introduce yourself to Ron.
MORE EXCITING NEWS
The Board would also like to announce the promotion of Angie Weathersby to Assistant Manager. Angie has worked in the front office since 2022. She is well respected by her peers and has a lot of experience she can bring to her new position. We have tasked Angie on numerous occasions to take on projects over and above her normal job description. She has handled the challenges with professionalism, determination and accuracy while still performing her front desk duties.
A quote from Angie “I would love the opportunity to bring ideas to the table and collaborate with our team to make positive changes and future forward thinking to the resort”.
As Assistant Manager, she will be working side by side with Ron to learn all aspects of our accounting systems and operations.
Please join us in congratulating Angie.
Karen Lytle
Board President
