John Carter has been appointed as Director of Sales, Central Coast Properties at Peregrine Hospitality

Carter, who takes charge of sales efforts for KSL Resorts' new California Central Coast properties - Avila Lighthouse Suites in Avila Beach, Pismo Lighthouse Suites and Shore Cliff Hotel in Pismo Beach, Paso Robles Inn and The Piccolo in Paso Robles, as well as Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach - previously worked as a hospitality sales and marketing consultant. He has held sales and marketing positions at Arizona's CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa, Madeline Hotel and Residences in Telluride, Colo., Northern California's The Resort at Squaw Creek, Solage Calistoga in the California wine country and Aspen's The Sky Hotel. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Louisiana State University and earned an advanced certification in hospitality from Cornell University's prestigious Nolan School of Hotel Administration.