Davis School of Business Advisory Board

Bryan Woody

General Manager

Bryan Woody is General manager of Madeline Hotel and Residences in Telluride, Colorado, and Sleeping Indian Ranch, in Ridgway, Colorado, the properties are part of the Auberge Resorts Collection. Born in Utah and raised in the foothills of the Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts, he loves the mountains and the adventures and experiences they afford both his guests and his family. He started his career with Hilton Hotels in Salt Lake City which took him to Manhattan. Bryan joined The Ritz-Carlton, New York Central Park where he rose through the food and beverage ranks and joined the executive leadership team. He opened the first US food and beverage operation of chef Gordon Ramsay at The London NYC before moving to The Waldorf=Astoria where he served as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage. Bryan then transitioned to lifestyle hotels taking on the Hotel manager role for Hudson and progressing to General Manager and Area General manager for Morgans Hotel Group in Manhattan. He was recruited to launch a private membership club and event space in TriBeCa catering to creatives called Spring Place. There he served as Chief Operating Officer expanding the club to Beverly Hills. Before moving home to the rocky mountains, Bryan also opened hotels and partnered with operators around the world to operate in international markets including Marrakech, Zanzibar, Lima, Paris, Lisbon, Riyadh, Tokyo, and London.

Gareth Brown

Gareth Brown has had a diverse career in hospitality spanning more than 20 years prior to joining Charlestowne Hotels in 2018. Growing up in Anchorage, Alaska, Gareth worked in a variety of senior leadership roles in both independent boutique and upscale tour and convention properties while also attending the University of Alaska, Anchorage, for Business Administration. He was a recipient of “Top Forty Under 40” and “Hotel Manager of The Year” awards for the state of Alaska. In search of warmer climates, he moved to Southern California where he began his tenure with Montage Hotels & Resorts. Over the next 10 years he spent time in Beverly Hills, Park City, Las Vegas and Palmetto Bluff, holding senior and executive level positions which included oversight of operations, rooms division and residential services within these properties. Gareth was on the opening team of three renowned 5 Star / 5 Diamond Montage properties, and also attended the UNLV School of Hospitality during this time. Gareth now has multiple independent properties within his Charlestowne portfolio, ranging from the Southeast Coast to Central California.

Lisa Angotti

Currently the Recruiting Manager for Deer Valley Resort in Park City Utah. Lisa has over 35 years of experience in Municipal, State and Federal Recreation, State and National Parks, National Forest Service and the Resort Industry. Originally from West Virginia, Lisa graduated with a Recreation and Parks Management degree from West Virginia University. She has been in recruiting for Deer Valley Resort for the past 15 years and enjoys building partnerships with colleges and universities to bring students into the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. She has been on several College Advisory Boards and is currently serving on the Board for the State of Utah Workforce Services appointed by the Governor.

Brian Smith

Originally from Massachusetts and a newcomer to the Western Slope, Brian is a 25 year hospitality veteran. He holds a BS in Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Administration from the University of Massachusetts. His career includes experience with Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and independent hotels and resorts. From bussing tables and washing dishes to senior level hotel operations leadership Brian’s career has taken him to 16 hotels in 8 states. He is currently the General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Junction. Brian is a passionate leader who enjoys the dynamic nature of the hotel business.

Throughout his career Brian has worked with hospitality programs at higher education institutions including his alma mater, Metro State University, University of Denver, and Florida Gulf Coast University.

Brian enjoys spending time with his wife, Stephanie, their son Decklan, and dog Koki. They especially enjoy exploring the outdoors, hiking, biking, and camping.

Tim Baldwin

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Tim Baldwin is currently a Vice President with Aspen Skiing Company and their ski resorts of Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass and Buttermilk. Tim oversees the company’s food and beverage portfolio of 16 restaurants along with a catering/banquet division.

Prior to his current role Tim was General Manager at Residences at The Little Nell, the exclusive fractionally owned property managed by the 5 star team at The Little Nell. The Residences at The Little Nell is a blend of luxury hotel rooms and 3-4 bedroom suites along with fractionally owned private residences. Residences at The Little Nell is one of the most exclusive fractional properties in the world.

Tim has an extensive background of elite food and beverage leadership, has overseen multiple Forbes 5 Star restaurants and led some of the nation’s elite hotel food and beverage teams. From being Director of Food and Beverage at both the 5 Diamond Monarch Beach Resort in Orange County, California and its 9 restaurants, to the Forbes 5 Star Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado where the team opened what would become a Forbes 5 Star restaurant in Element 47. The Little Nell is widely recognized as having one of the country’s best service and wine programs to complement their Grand Award from wine spectator. Tim was a senior leader at the iconic Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs for 12 years and oversaw the resorts prestigious wine program along with many of their top rated restaurant programs.

Individually Tim has been recognized as one of the best beverage directors in the nation, named a “top 30 under 30” restaurant leader by Restaurant Hospitality magazine. Competed in the Best Sommelier in American competition. Won the southwest region of the Chaine de Rotisseurs best sommelier competition and was named the best sommelier at the Copa Jerez world championships in Spain.

Tim attended the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and the General Managers Program at the prestigious Cornell Hotel School.