A thought leader within the hospitality industry and luxury lifestyle segment, Agnelo has been frequently invited to share his transformational perspectives on leadership, service culture, growth strategy, communications, global marketing and branding. His experience spans across hospitality, spa and wellness, real estate, travel and tourism, and restaurants. He has held senior executive positions with brands like Canyon Ranch, Sonesta Hotels, and was most recently with Coral Tree Hospitality and its flagship, Terranea Resort as Chief Strategy Officer & EVP.

Fernandes serves on Visit California's Marketing Advisory Board and is the immediate past chair of the Branding Committee, overseeing the strategic brand position of the state of California. Along with the executive committee, he chaired the deployment of the $110 million ‘Dream Big' brand campaign that represented California as the leading destination. Fernandes also serves on the Executive Committee for the HSMAI Board of Directors and is the immediate past chair of the HSMAI Foundation, where he focused on attracting, developing, and retaining talent in the hospitality industry. 

Agnelo has been recognized as an industry thought leader and is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including Lodging Magazine's Best and Brightest Hotel Innovators and Visionaries; Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Resort Marketer of the Year and Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing and Revenue; i-Lead Leader of the Year by Two Roads Hospitality, and the prestigious ‘Spirit of Lowe' Award by Lowe and CoralTree Hospitality

Regina's passion for the hospitality industry started with a childhood dream of working in a bustling diner. When she's not balancing the books, you'll find her exploring new restaurants or jet-setting to her next adventure.

Merrick's leadership has been instrumental in guiding us through big changes and rebranding efforts, all while keeping our focus squarely on the people who make it all possible.

Her path includes a stint as Director of IT & Hotel Systems Development at Carlson Companies, where she worked on technology for Radisson and Country Inns & Suites. Armed with a degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Karen has built an impressive track record in IT, project management, and consulting. When she's not diving into tech projects, she loves traveling, boating, and live music.

When he's not crunching numbers, Jeff loves nothing more than spending time with his family, perfecting his home-brewing skills, or dropping a well-timed movie quote.

Over the past 15 years in the hospitality industry (and 20+ years in communications), she's done it all - from rubbing elbows with reporters at high-profile events to executing flawless product launches for big-name brands. These days, Moe is all about building our reputation, elevating the guest experience, and keeping our associates in the loop.

When he's not busy making sure everyone's having the time of their lives, you might find Ruggs hitting the slopes or volunteering in his community.

Her journey in hospitality has taken her through leadership roles at Marriott properties, Omni Hotels & Resorts, and even The Ritz-Carlton, giving her a well-rounded perspective on both urban hotels and resort life. Now, Dawn is excited to bring her expertise to the Brainerd Lakes area and make an impact. When she's not steering the ship, you might find her exploring the local scene or diving into a new community project.

As the General Manager of Tanque Verde Ranch, Terry is the man behind the curtain, making sure everything runs smoothly and our guests have the time of their lives.