04/28/2023

Chris Whelpton is Glenwood Hot Springs Resort’s newest Devereux Leadership Award Winner!

Chris Whelpton is Glenwood Hot Springs Resort’s newest Devereux Leadership Award Winner!

The Devereux Leadership Award is presented to an employee who demonstrates exceptional leadership actions, accomplishments and behaviors that align with our vision, mission and values. Glenwood Hot Springs Resort’s Devereux Leadership Award winner for Spring, 2023 is Chris Whelpton. Chris is our Assistant Lodge Manager and joined Glenwood Hot Springs Resort in March, 2021 and was nominated and selected by our management team. 

Chris has shown his dedication to Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, his team and our guests, time and time again. He has proven he cares about his co-workers, improves our operations and is a well-respected, hands-on manager. Chris has been recognized as an “emerging hospitality leader” by the Colorado Hotel Lodging Association. Our Lodge Manager, Loretta Ayala adds, “Chris is a true ambassador for the Glenwood Hot Springs Resort and we are thrilled he was selected as our Devereux Leadership Award winner. In the past two years, Chris has been recognized countless times for exceptional guest service and has been the recipient of CHLA’s emerging hospitality leader and our Glenwood Hot Springs Resort Employee of the Month. He has raised the bar for guest service and continues to go above and beyond for our guests. Chris has been an instrumental part of our team, particularly in training. I appreciate his humility, support and ‘get it done’ mindset. We are proud to have Chris on our team!” 

Chris was presented with a beautiful blown glass trophy, a framed certificate, a letter of appreciation from Chief Operating Officer Kevin Flohr, and a $250 check from Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. When presented with his award, Chris said, “I am incredibly grateful to my colleagues at the Glenwood Hot Springs Resort for this award. It’s been two years since I joined the team. I feel proud to be part of such a special organization. It is inspiring to work for a company that continues to grow and improve. I really enjoy the work I do and the ability to create memories for guests visiting our city.”

 Chris, we truly appreciate your work ethic and positive attitude here at the Glenwood Hot Springs Resort and we THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE!