Xanterra Parks & Resorts Appoints Dominie Lenz General Manager of Furnace Creek Resort

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. May 28, 2015

DEATH VALLEY, CA. - May 28, 2015. Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Inc. has announced the appointment of Dominie Lenz as General Manager of Furnace Creek Resort, located in Death Valley National Park. In this role, Lenz will oversee all operations of both the AAA four-diamond, 66-room Inn at Furnace Creek and the 224-room, family-friendly Ranch at Furnace Creek.

"We are delighted to welcome Dominie into her new role," says Gordon Taylor, Vice President Operations South, Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Inc. "Her tenure with Xanterra Parks & Resorts and commitment to excellence in the hospitality and food and beverage industries mean she is in the perfect position to lead both the Inn at Furnace Creek and the Ranch at Furnace Creek."

Lenz has spent more than seven years with Xanterra Parks & Resorts throughout her illustrious career, most recently as Executive Director of Operations for Xanterra South Rim LLC. Prior to her recent post, Lenz's strong passion for maintaining, restoring and preserving historic buildings brought her to Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, Calif. While there, she served as the General Manager of this historic LEED Gold Certified 142-room eco-lodge, spa, healing arts center, cooking school and Michelin-rated restaurant.

No stranger to Death Valley National Park, Lenz was appointed Regional General Manager of Xanterra Park & Resorts, Inc., in 2005 and was based in Death Valley. There she managed three full-service resorts and exceeded revenue and profit goals during the three years she was Regional Genera Manager. In staying true to her passion, Lenz was appointed General Manager of Crater Lake National Park in 2002, where she managed a full-service seasonal property with $7 million in revenue, oversaw operations for the historic Crater Lake Lodge and served as a liaison for the National Park Service.

Prior to joining Crater National Park, Lenz held the position of Food & Beverage Director for Amfac Parks & Resorts for three years. She was also Director of Operations and General Manager at the Paradise Inn in Mount Rainier National Park and the General Manager for TW Recreational Services, Inc., located at the North Rim Grand Canyon.

Dominie Lenz graduated from California College of the Arts in Oakland, Calif. She is certified by the National Restaurant Association as a ServSafe Instructor and currently resides in Death Valley, Calif.

About Furnace Creek Resort

Located in Death Valley National Park between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Furnace Creek Resort is an authentic American oasis, steeped in history, adventure and unforgettable natural landscapes. Featuring two distinct destination experiences, the sophisticated Inn at Furnace Creek and the family-friendly Ranch at Furnace Creek, the property affords direct access to one of the world's most precious resources; Death Valley National Park. The historic four-diamond, Inn at Furnace Creek features 66 elegant rooms, fine dining, verandas with sweeping views of Death Valley, lush gardens, spring-fed pool and tennis courts. Surrounded by towering palm trees, The Ranch at Furnace Creek boasts the world's lowest golf course (214 feet below sea level), post office, general store, a large spring-fed swimming pool, casual dining restaurants, horseback riding and 224 family-friendly rooms. The Ranch is also home to The Borax Museum, as well as a nearby 3,065-foot x 70-foot asphalt runway. Guests have access to both properties and most facilities. For more information, visit www.furnacecreekresort.com.

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