Sea Island Company President Scott Steilen Adds CEO to His Title

. July 12, 2016

SEA ISLAND, GA. July 12, 2016 - Following the recent announcement that the Sea Island Company has been acquired by the Anschutz family and that Sea Island is now part of The Broadmoor - Sea Island Company, Steve Bartolin, President of the newly formed company, announced today that Scott Steilen, President of Sea Island, has added CEO to his title.

“Scott Steilen has served as the President of Sea Island for the past five years and, in my estimation, he has done a remarkable job stabilizing and guiding this legendary resort,” said Bartolin. “Scott has returned it to profitability, and I realize how important that is to ensure continuing stability for Sea Island's members, its staff and the overall economic benefit for the community. I have been very impressed with the energy and passion Scott brings to this job. His appointment as CEO is a vote of confidence by the Anschutz family and the newly formed Broadmoor-Sea Island Company.”

"It has been my honor to work with the most passionate and gracious team in the business, and I am grateful that we can combine that with an also passionate, long-term owner for Sea Island in the Anschutz family. With the opening of our additional 63 rooms and 5,000 square foot ballroom at The Cloister, our best days are truly ahead of us."

Steilen joined Sea Island in 2011 after spending 10 years as a Principal of Warnick + Company, a strategic advisory firm to hospitality industry clients worldwide. Prior to Warnick + Company, he spent nearly 10 years with Ernst & Young as the Central Region Practice Director for E&Y's Hospitality Services Group. Steilen grew up in the business as an hotelier's son, and is a graduate of Michigan State University's Hospitality Business School.

About Sea Island

An exceptional destination appealing to those who appreciate gracious service and heartfelt hospitality since 1928, Sea Island is the home of two of the top 10 resorts in the Continental U.S., as recognized in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards three years in a row. With four Forbes Five-Star experiences -- The Cloister at Sea Island, The Lodge at Sea Island, The Spa at Sea Island, and the Georgian Room restaurant - Sea Island entices families, outdoor and activity enthusiasts, and those simply wanting to refresh and recharge. It is the only resort in the world to have received four Forbes Five-Star awards for eight consecutive years. Located on the southeastern coast of Georgia, Sea Island features five miles of private beach, a Beach Club, tennis and squash centers, Yacht Club, Shooting School, and Camp Cloister. Well known as a family resort, Sea Island is steeped in golf tradition and is home to three championship golf courses, including Seaside and Plantation, home of the PGA Tour's RSM Classic, as well as the nation's finest Golf Performance Center. Located on St. Simons Island, The Inn at Sea Island offers comfortable, casual accommodations with access to many Sea Island amenities. Guests may also enjoy nearby Broadfield, a Sea Island Sporting Club and Lodge, offering a variety of seasonal hunting, fishing, sporting and organic culinary opportunities. Those seeking adventures in the spirit of the American west may choose to visit The Broadmoor, the other member of the Sea Island family. Opened in 1918 and situated at the gateway to the Colorado Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, The Broadmoor is the longest consecutive winner of the Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond awards. Like Sea Island, the resort offers guests a unique way to experience one of the country's most beautiful settings, and is known for its history, tradition, and service excellence.

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Courtney Long
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212-228-1500

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