Hank Thiessuncadia Resort, a Destination Hotel, is happy to announce that Hank Thiess has recently been appointed General Manager of Hospitality Operations at the Pacific Northwest property. Located outside of Seattle in the Cascade Mountain region, Thiess will manage the resort’s staff and services in addition to overseeing profitability and operations. Hank Thiess joins the Suncadia Resort team after recently working at the Wintergreen Resort & Club in Wintergreen, Virginia, where he served as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of the 235-unit lodge for the last nine years. With over 25 years of experience working in the hospitality and recreation industry, Thiess brings in-depth knowledge of resort services, guest relations and a progressive management style that has helped him in former roles at properties that include Durango Mountain Resort, where he was also COO and General Manager.Over the course of his career, Thiess has managed several multi-faceted properties including ski mountains, homeowner associations, and even acted as the Director of Ski School at Keystone Resort in Colorado. His well-rounded expertise and forward style of leadership are integral parts of his success at the hotels and resorts where he has worked.