Salamander Collection Welcomes Carrie Williams as General Manager of Aspen Meadows Resort

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USA, Aspen, Colorado. August 05, 2025

Salamander Collection has appointed Carrie Williams as the new general manager of Aspen Meadows Resort. A hospitality and operations professional who has called the Aspen area home for 20 years, Williams assumed the role on June 14.

The AAA Four Diamond-rated resort, which attracts visitors, families and corporate retreats from around the world, recently completed a comprehensive renovation of its spacious guest accommodations and stylish reception and opened its acclaimed new restaurant West End Social.

Williams currently serves as managing director of operations and facilities for the Aspen Institute, which owns Aspen Meadows. Since 2020 she has served as a strong liaison for the resort helping driving capital projects, leading sustainability and key housing initiatives, and completing a variety of renovation projects.

"Aspen Meadows holds a truly special place in my heart. I'm honored to step into this new role and am excited to work closely with the resort's talented leaders," said Williams. "Having spent years collaborating closely with the property, I've come to deeply appreciate its rich heritage, stunning Bauhaus-inspired design, and the vital role it plays in our community. I look forward to building on that legacy by creating memorable experiences for our guests that reflect the spirit of Aspen—thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply connected to nature."

Managed by Salamander Collection, which was founded by Sheila Johnson, Aspen Meadows features 98 suites and is located on 40 beautiful acres surrounded by picturesque mountain views. A secluded sanctuary, the resort is the original home of the Aspen Institute and brings Aspen's past and present to life with unique art and history alongside ample access to the outdoors and mountain recreation. Throughout the year, Aspen Meadows hosts the Institute's famed array of programming, including the Aspen Ideas Festival.

"Our partnership with Sheila Johnson and the Salamander Collection is off to a phenomenal start," said Aspen Institute President and CEO Dan Porterfield. "The recruitment of Carrie Williams for this critical leadership role will take it to the next level of impact and success. Carrie is a strategic, customer-focused leader who is known for motivating others and getting results."

Prior to joining the Aspen Institute in 2020, Williams was director of operations at The Limelight Hotel in Aspen and held various leadership roles at The Little Nell, where she developed a deep appreciation for exceptional food and wine paired with warm, attentive service. Originally from Pennsylvania, she is a passionate animal lover, enjoys fine food and wine, and discovering new flavors and experiences wherever she goes. Away from her desk, you'll find her traveling abroad, fishing, or diving.

"We are thrilled that Carrie is joining the Salamander team as Aspen Meadows' new general manager," said Salamander Collection President Prem Devadas. "She has a passion for providing service excellence and elevating the guest experience, while her exceptional understanding of the property, especially its history and architecturally significant facilities, will further heighten the resort as a destination of choice."