Bennet van der Genugten

Candidate Information

Email: bennet.vandergenugten@gmail.com

Phone: (707) 608-8188

Salary Expectation: TBD

Skills: Asset Management, Portfolio Oversight, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Real Estate Investment Strategy, Property Management Operations, P&L Oversight, Cost Optimization, Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Management, Multi-Unit Operations, Resort Operations, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Team Leadership, Team Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Revenue Growth, Operational Excellence, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Management, Client Relationship Management, Hospitality Operations, Contract Negotiation, Capital Planning, Revenue Management, Staff Training, Service Quality Improvement, Event Planning, Community Relations, Marketing Strategy, Workforce Management, CRM Systems, Microsoft Office, Excel, Legion, IQware PMS, Leadership Development, Mentorship, Communication, Cross-Functional Team Management

Current Location: Lake Tahoe, CA

Willing to Relocate?: NA

Relevant Experience: Bennet van der Genugten brings over a decade of executive-level experience in operations, project management, and financial leadership across the hospitality and real estate sectors. Most recently at Vail Resorts, he led cross-functional teams of over 350 employees across eight venues in California and Nevada, generating $13M in annual revenue. He has successfully overseen complex multi-site operations, implemented large-scale strategic initiatives, and driven turnaround profitability. His background also includes real estate project execution and portfolio growth as the owner of B&B Real Estate Group (Keller Williams), where he managed acquisitions, rezoning, and high-value development projects.

Work Authorization: US

Highlights: Project & Team Leadership: Directed hospitality operations across Heavenly and Northstar Resorts, managing large cross-functional teams, infrastructure planning, and resort-wide improvements.

Strategic Turnaround Execution: Delivered the Tahoe region’s first profitable year since 2019 at Vail Resorts through rigorous cost control, rebranding, and operational strategy.

Financial Oversight: Oversaw P&L for $13M in F&B operations and $8M in hospitality revenue; performed forecasting, budgeting, and cost optimization at Vail Resorts and across real estate investments with Keller Williams.

Risk & Compliance Management: Achieved a 72% reduction in safety incidents by implementing strict safety protocols and training programs.

Stakeholder Engagement: Served as an executive board member for two HOAs; managed real estate clients, homeowners, vendors, and media relations effectively.

Project Delivery & Exit Planning: Led the successful offboarding of a 300-unit property management contract at Lakeland Village, ensuring smooth operational transition and risk mitigation.

Real Estate Development: Structured and executed development deals including a 15,000 SF, 25-acre mixed-use campus for Marylhurst School and a 4-acre residential development with 21 luxury homes.

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