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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 7 years before coming to C Lazy U, Jeremy 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.

“Nearly two years ago, my family and I made the incredible journey to Colorado, stepping into the rich, 100+ year legacy of guest Ranch hospitality that C Lazy U is known for. Since then, we’ve been honored to be part of the Ranch story—a place where unforgettable family vacations are created and traditions are carried forward. I’m deeply grateful to be surrounded by a world-class team that pours passion and dedication into every experience, and I look forward to many more moments of connection, adventure, and shared memories with the families who make this place so special.”

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

Corey Case

Director of Maintenance and Land Management

Corey Case - Director of Maintenance and Land Management
Rebecca Quesada

Rebecca Quesada

Director of Rooms

Lora Price, Director of Human Resources

Lora Price

Director of Human Resources

Eric Wheeler

VP of Information Technology

g.	Eric Wheeler - VP of Information Technology

Anna Wilson

Vice President of Accounting

Anna Wilson - Vice President of Accounting
Don Bailey – Managing Partner

Don Bailey

Managing Partner

Robin Stotter

Director F&B

Marisa Verdi

Administrative Assistant

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

Alyssa Moreau

Equestrian Operations Supervisor

Alyssa Moreau-Wrangler

Fiona Sills

Member Services Wrangler

Amanda Zagata

Herd Health Assistant

Daisy Norman

Member Wrangler

Children’s Program

Mackenzie Brenneman – Children’s Program Manager

Mackenzie Brenneman

Children’s Program Manager

Scott Shaffer

Scott Shaffer

Children’s Counselor Assistant Manager

Reservations & Group Sales

Natalie Spears

Reservations Manager

Xandy Keough

Group Coordinator / Group Sales

Victoria Roda

Sr. Reservationist

Heather Peters

Reservationist

Heather Peters, Reservationist

Outfitters Cabin

Brittani Cimorelli, guest experience manager

Brittani Cimorelli

Guest/Member Experience and Spa Manager

Heather Wright-Rager – Concierge

Heather Wright-Rager

Ranch Ambassador

Michael Spowart

Concierge

Concierge Michael Spowart

Lindsay Gray

Concierge

John Siacor

John Siacor

Concierge

Mike Espiritu, housekeeper at C Lazy U

Mike Espiritu

Spa Assistant

Food & Beverage

Tony Collier – Sommelier

Tony Collier

Sommelier

Tim Wishon – Senior Sous Chef

Tim Wishon

Chef De Cuisine

Ryan Mckenzie

Sr Sous Chef

Andres Salazar

Chef de Partie

Mukundhan Srinivasan

Chef de Partie

Elliot Ramirez – Executive Pastry Chef

Elliot Ramirez

Executive Pastry Chef

Christa Hernandez

Assistant Pastry Chef

Lindsey Mills

Smillies Cook

Derek Yale

Sous Chef

Will Fowler

Will Fowler

Lead Bartender

Keegan Ward

Bartender

Rick Crippen

FOH Manager

Maria Manrique

Steward

Housekeeping

Heather Sears

Housekeeping Manager

Heather Sears

Alaiza Benedette

Housekeeping Supervisor

Alaiza Benedette

Brenda Guillen

Housekeeper

Vanessa Guillen

Housekeeper

Layleth Rincon

Housekeeper

Rosa Sanchez

Laundry

Maria Castillo

Laundry

Maintenance & Trails

Jared Blocher

Trails Manager

Jared Blocher, Trails Manager

Larry Johns

Maintenance Dept. Lead

Larry Johns-Maintenance Department Lead
Nissi Gershom-Maintenance Lead

Nissi Gershom

Maintenance Lead, Grounds

Dael Moulton – Trails

Dael Moulton

Trail Technician

Toby Lally

Maintenance Technician

Reese Winter

Trail Maintenance

Ryan Truckley

Maintenance Technician

Member Services

Sandra Wall

Member Services Property Manager

Sandra Wall

Michelle Ried

Member Services Ranch Ambassador

Michelle Ried - Children's Program Supervisor

Nicole Hatch

MS Housekeeping Lead

Marisela Quintana

MS Housekeeper

Mark Shaffer

MS Maintenance Technician

Human Resources/Accounting

Hannah Benge

Hannah Benge

Accounting Clerk

Scott Williamson – Concierge

Scott Williamson

Recruitment and Development Specialist

Lisa Anderson

Accountant

Jada Stephens

Housing and Activities Coordinator

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Ranch Blog

The sun dips behind the Rocky Mountains, horses graze in the distance, the campfire crackles to life, and from the kitchen, the scent of rosemary, seared elk, and chocolatey richness begins to drift through the air. At C Lazy U Ranch, dinnertime is a highlight of the day, and not just because guests have worked…

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From the Horse's Mouth

AMAZING! The horses were great, wranglers were very friendly and knowledgeable! Duchess and Hauss were wonderful horses. LOVE this place and the amazing customer service provided! The activities were all wonderful, food was amazing and the views were awesome! The horseback riding experience here was the best I have ever experienced anywhere! Love bonding with your own horse all week and the fact you cater to different riding abilities.

~ Jeana B., 10-16-2021

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