C Lazy U Five-Spur Service™

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 & Resort, we go that extra mile to welcome you and make sure you have a great time: we call it 5-Spur 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!

General Manager Connie Dorsey oversees the day to day running of the ranch. We threw our lasso far and wide to find Connie and think you will be impressed with his unique blend of ranch and hospitality management and attention to detail. Connie is thrilled to be a part of the C Lazy U, both its rich heritage and its exciting future! A leader and visionary, Connie always sees the "bigger picture" and joins us in embracing our commitment of "Honoring and Preserving the Traditions of the Great American West."

Operations Manager Dale Heckerson is the eyes and ears of the ranch. You will rarely see Dale without his radio (or a bag of popcorn - we make it fresh throughout the day) walking the grounds, making sure everyone is happy and taken care of, and that everything is in its place. He is dedicated to customer service and makes sure every guest is treated like family from arrival to departure, always remembering names and guest facts for each person that passes through the ranch. Dale is also an intricate piece of the staff puzzle, training and managing over 90 employees to ensure we provide that signature 5-Spur Service in every aspect of the ranch for which we have become known.

Paul Klees compliments Dale as our Assistant Operations Manager at the C Lazy U. Paul is also known as the Ranch Project Manager and handles all capital improvements, including room renovations and upgrades throughout the ranch. As he likes to stay busy, he also manages our Luxury Hunt business in the fall and spring. Paul isn't all business though; you will most likely see (and hear- he's quite enthusiastic about this part of the job) him on a horse helping out in the barn, in the dining room making sure your dinner is 5-Star perfect, or branding by the campfire late at night. The poster child of a well-rounded cowboy, Paul often appears in photos of magazines writing about the C Lazy U, and as such has fondly been nicknamed the "face of the Ranch" by his friends.

Sales and Marketing is handled by Brady Johnson, making him responsible for all marketing and advertising efforts at the C Lazy U along with booking group events and retreats. But don't be fooled by this job description because on top of these efforts you can always count on seeing him taking guests on guided mountain bike rides, or leading a ropes course session in the summer, and skiing on the Ranch's private ski hill as our guests' mountain host in the winter. The C Lazy U is the perfect home for this avid outdoorsman because he gets to show guests the experience of a lifetime from the moment they find us online or through friends, to the day of their departure.

Special emphasis is placed on making sure you and your horse get along, and Head Wrangler Bill Fisher personally interviews you upon arrival to evaluate your riding ability and get a feel for your personality. "I make sure I match you with the perfect mount," says Bill. "After all, you'll be companions for your entire stay."

Ronnie Jones, Assistant Barn Manager

Head Kid's Counselor Jamie Birch is in charge of our world-class children's program and manages our team of children's counselors, entrusted with the safety, care and entertainment of your children at C Lazy U. Jamie ensures your child is assigned a horse that matches his or her riding ability, and the counselors make sure your kids have so much fun they never want to leave!

Executive Chef Dennis Kaniger comes to the ranch from a career that started in California and included owning his own restaurant in Kansas City. Dennis's unique ability to create gourmet fare that also tastes like down-home comfort food has guests raving about the dining at C Lazy U!

Carly Lightner and Jess Downing are the Concierges for the ranch, and two of the first friendly faces you'll meet when you arrive. They can always be found in the Outfitter's Cabin where they will be happy to help you customize your vacation with activities both on and off the ranch, including trap shooting, white water rafting, spa services and day trips around Grand County.

Jackie Kecskes is the Ranch's Lead Reservationist, and as such will most likely be the first friendly voice you hear when you call to find out more about the C Lazy U Ranch experience and everything you have to look forward to. Jackie knows the ranch like the back of her hand - her previous roles include Ranch Concierge and Kids' Counselor -  so you can be sure she is the perfect person to get you excited about your ranch vacation! Also the resident Wedding Coordinator, Jackie loves working with each bride to create a reality of their visions for the perfect ranch wedding. Feel free to give her a call any time for information about rates and availability, or to start planning your special day, at 970-887-3344.

Jude Dwyer and Pat Braun work in the Outfitter's Cabin assisting with reservations, organizing groups and making sure your vacation goes according to plan. Their years of experience at the C Lazy U are unparalleled and they look forward to welcoming guests back to the ranch year after year.

Bruce Janssen, our "Mr. Fix It" and talented photographer, is always on hand whenever needed. Most of the photographs that you see in our guest cabins are compliments of his artistic eye, and in the unique case of a maintenance issue, Bruce is the man for the job!

And last – but certainly not least – our friendly housekeepers, kitchen staff, wait staff, wranglers and children's counselors who all keep coming back year after year to make your stay enjoyable.