David Shipman has been appointed General Manager at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Prior to joining Rancho Valencia, Shipman was the managing director of Vintage Inn and Villagio Inn & Spa, two of Napa Valley's most highly successful, privately owned luxury properties. Throughout his career, Shipman has proven strong leadership capabilities and expertise in developing and implementing successful plans for hotel openings, the re-structuring of hotel operations, ownership and guest relations, and has paved the way for highly successful property positioning and staff team building. He has demonstrated to be a strong strategic thinker and leader in a variety of challenging environments and has consistently shown positive performance results by prioritizing owner, guest and employee expectations. Shipman strongly credits his experiences at Ritz-Carlton for his knowledge, drive, energy, and passion for the hotel business.
