Jeffrey Rudder Appointed DoSM for Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa in Bedford, PA
Bedford Springs, PA - June 18, 2012 - The Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Rudder as director of sales & marketing. Rudder arrives with 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and is responsible for all sales and marketing efforts for the storied resort.
"Jeffrey has an extensive knowledge of our region and brings a strong record of success," said S. Lee Bowden, general manager of the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa. "We're delighted to have him onboard in this leadership role."
Rudder comes to the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa from upstate New York where he served as director of sales overseeing the sales efforts at Oneida Nation Enterprises' Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona. Previously he spent a decade with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts in Hershey, PA, starting as director of Northeast Corporate sales and moving up to director of sales for resort groups. He also held sales management positions with Meristar Hotel Corporation in Frazier, PA, and at Boykin Hotel Corporation in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Rudder began his career with American Golf Corporation back in 1995.
A native of Medford, NJ, Rudder studied at the Academy of Culinary Arts Hotel School in Mays Landing, NJ, and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.
About the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa
The Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa is a 2,200-acre luxury hideaway located in Pennsylvania's scenic Allegheny Mountain region. The resort recently underwent a $120 million renovation, adding a contemporary look and feel to the property while preserving its remarkable history. The 216-room resort surrounds eight natural mineral springs, which serve as the foundation for its world-class Springs Eternal Spa - one of only a handful of spas in the U.S. to utilize natural spring water in all of its treatments. Over the past 200 years, Bedford Springs has served as a meeting place for numerous U.S. Presidents and dignitaries, including Daniel Webster, Andrew Jackson and Zachary Taylor. Omni Bedford Springs features a phenomenal range of amenities and activities, including an indoor spring-fed swimming pool; award-winning golf course; and casual and fine dining options. In addition, guests can enjoy mountain nature trails for hiking and biking, fly fishing, volleyball, tennis, and more. www.omnibedfordsprings.com.
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