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C Lazy U Team

What is the difference between a good trip and the vacation of a lifetime? The answer is simple: personal service.  By this we mean the kind of friendly, dedicated service that can only be provided by people who love their jobs and in turn strive to make guests feel welcome and pampered. At the C Lazy U Luxury Guest Ranch, we go that extra mile to welcome you and make sure you have a great time: we call it superior service and it is what makes our Colorado dude ranch “Miles Above Ordinary.”

Meet the C Lazy U Staff: Dedicated to Providing the Best Colorado Family Vacations!

Jeremy Belnap

General Manager

Jeremy Belnap, General Manager at C Lazy U Ranch

Born in Litchfield NH, Jeremy graduated from college in North Carolina after studying hospitality, restaurant and resort management. He began his career 20 years ago by working in multiple leadership roles covering all areas of hospitality, for notable luxury brands such as Marriott Hotels and Resorts, the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront and the Kessler Collection.

For the past 7 years Jeremy has led the award-winning teams of the only Forbes Travel Guide 5-star rated luxury guest ranches of Magee Homestead (part of the Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection) in Wyoming, and The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana. During Jeremy’s tenure, Magee Homestead was initiated into the Relais & Chateaux collection and also achieved its first 5-star rating in its first year of submission as well as each year following his tenure. Both the Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection and The Ranch at Rock Creek also received notable recognition in Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Robb Report, and more.

“My family and I are excited to move to Colorado, joining more than 100 years of guest ranch history at C Lazy U. The rich story of the ranch provides a perfect setting for creating unforgettable family vacations and I’m thrilled to become part of the world-class team that has led those experiences for generations of families!”

Senior Leadership Team

Ami Cullen, Director of Equestrian Operations

Ami Cullen

Director of Equestrian Operations

Mike Cullen, Director of Ranch Operations

Mike Cullen

Director of Ranch Operations

Brady Johnson

Director of Sales & Marketing

Brady Johnson, Director of Sales and Marketing

Cory Untch

Food & Beverage Director / Executive Chef

Cory Untch – Food and Beverage Director / Executive Chef
Corey Case - Director of Maintenance and Land Management

Corey Case

Director of Maintenance and Land Management

Anna Wilson - Vice President of Accounting

Anna Wilson

Vice President of Accounting

Eric Wheeler

VP of Information Technology

g.	Eric Wheeler - VP of Information Technology

Don Bailey

Managing Partner

Don Bailey – Managing Partner
Rebecca Quesada – Rooms Division Manager

Rebecca Quesada

Director of Rooms

Lora Price

Director of Human Resources

Sara Ehlers

Executive Administrative Assistant

Sara Ehlers
Admin Assistant and Project Coordinator

Operations, Activities and Ranch Hands

Taylor Swift- Ranch Operations and Outfitters Program Manager

Taylor Swift

Ranch Operations and Outfitters Program Manager

Trevor Johnson- Activities Manager

Trevor Johnson

Activities Manager

Jackson Medley

Ranch Hand Manager

Jackson Medley, Ranch Hand Manager at C Lazy U Ranch

Luke Rice

Lead Guide

Luke Rice – Lead Guide

Barn

Abby Stover - Horse Foreman / Trainer

Abby Stover

Equestrian Operations Manager

Amelia Schmitz - Equine Health and Veterinarian Care Supervisor

Amelia Schmitz

Equine Health and Veterinarian Care Supervisor

Children’s Program

Mackenzie Brenneman – Children’s Program Manager

Mackenzie Brenneman

Children’s Program Manager

Scott Shaffer, Children's Counselor Assistant Manager

Scott Shaffer

Children’s Counselor Assistant Manager

Reservations & Group Sales

Natalie Spears, reservations manager  at C Lazy U Ranch

Natalie Spears

Reservations Manager

Xandy Keough – Group Coordinator / Group Sales

Xandy Keough

Group Coordinator / Group Sales

Victoria Roda

Sr. Reservationist

Victoria Roda – Sr. Reservationist

Alexis Schmittou

Reservationist

Alexis Schmittou, reservationist
Heather Peters, Reservationist

Heather Peters

Reservationist

Outfitters Cabin

Brittani Cimorelli, guest experience manager

Brittani Cimorelli

Guest Experience Manager

Heather Wright-Rager – Concierge

Heather Wright-Rager

Concierge

Mike Spowart

Concierge

Concierge Michael Spowart

Food & Beverage

Beth Nahom – Restaurant Manager

Beth Nahom

Restaurant Manager

Michael Reyerson – Assistant Restaurant Manager

Michael Reyerson

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Tony Collier

Sommelier

Tony Collier – Sommelier

Will Fowler

Lead Bartender

Will Fowler
Elliot Ramirez – Executive Pastry Chef

Elliot Ramirez

Executive Pastry Chef

Meredith Wilson, sous chef

Meredith Willen

Sous Chef

Tim Wishon

Chef De Cuisine

Tim Wishon – Senior Sous Chef

Jewel Wilson

Restaurant Supervisor

Jewel Wilson – Restaurant Supervisor

Housekeeping

Merry Wilson

Executive Housekeeper

Merry Wilson – Executive Housekeeper


Alaiza Benedette

Lead Housekeeper

Alaiza Benedette
Mike Espiritu, housekeeper at C Lazy U

Mike Espiritu

Lead Housekeeper

John Siacor

John Siacor

Lead Houseman

Maintenance & Trails

PJ Plummer

Maintenance Facilities Supervisor

PJ Plummer – Assistant Chief Engineer

Jared Blocher

Trails Manager

Jared Blocher, Trails Manager
Adam Sabin – Lead Groundskeeper 

Adam Sabin

Maintenance Manager

Susanna Graybill - Assistant Maintenance Office Manager

Susanna Graybill

Maintenance Operations Supervisor

Dael Moulton

Trail Technician

Dael Moulton – Trails

Member Services

Sandra Wall

Member Services Property Manager

Sandra Wall

Oliver Bateman

Member Services Assistant Property Manager

Oliver Bateman, Member Services Assistant Property Manager
Michelle Ried - Children's Program Supervisor

Michelle Ried

Member Services Ranch Ambassador

Heather Sears

Heather Sears

Member Services Housekeeper

Human Resources

Hannah Benge

Hannah Benge

Employee Engagement Coordinator

Scott Williamson – Concierge

Scott Williamson

Recruitment and Development Specialist

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Embark on a journey unlike any other at C Lazy U Ranch, where horseback riding isn't just an activity — it’s a breathtaking opportunity to connect with nature and the authentic spirit of the American West. While there are numerous dude ranches across the country, few match the dedication and care we put into our…

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From the Horse's Mouth

Everyone was friendly and helpful. Heather– She made sure we were happy and was always friendly and helpful Travis– he was so friendly and accommodating. Amelia and Bel– They went out of their way to make sure we were ok in a really friendly and fun way. 2 Ranch hands ( can't recall their names)– They took us hatchet throwing and were so encouraging and fun even though I was awful at it. All the bar staff and waiters and really everyone there was fantastic. What an experience! Can't wait to come back!

~ Lynn S., 09-21-2021

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