Christopher Scheel

Glen Ivy Hot Springs, a leading Southern California wellness destination, is pleased to announce Christopher Scheel as General Manager. Scheel comes to Glen Ivy Hot Springs with over twenty-eight years of hospitality experience across food and beverage, spa and hotel management at prominent, branded hotel chains, as well as national restaurant chains.

Scheel brings with him a proven track record of hospitality management at destinations of all sizes. After beginning his career as a bartender, Scheel worked his way to upper management, giving him a unique perspective into every role within hospitality and service. With an eye for tailored and unique product lines, offerings and amenities, Scheel has overseen details at Holiday Inn, Choice Properties, Extended Stay America and Hilton Marriott properties. A passion for brand development led Scheel to Sundara Inn & Spa, where he served a Guest Services Manager before moving into the role of General Manager, overseeing the design and construction of a $20 million expansion. Most recently, Scheel served as Chief Operating Executive of Heart of America Group in Wisconsin where he led the build and opening of a Hilton Garden Inn and Steakhouse with over 10,000 square feet of meeting space.