Name: Julie A. Klein Title: Director of Environmental Health & Safety Company: Grand Teton Lodge Company Number of years with company: Almost four years. Prior experience: Prior to joining Grand Teton Lodge Company, Klein was the recycling program administrator for the City and County of Denver. Her career also includes positions with the Colorado Center for Environmental Management, Waste Management of Colorado, Winter Park Resort and several other companies. Primary responsibility: “My primary responsibility is to lead our charge to support progressive environmental management and to help our company set a leadership example for all hospitality entities.” What makes...

Name: Lisa Benson Title: Assistant Professor, Hospitality Management School: Green Mountain College, Poultney, Vt.Number of years with Green Mountain College: Less than one year. Prior experience: Previously taught in the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management in the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Primary responsibilities: Teaching hospitality management courses and marketing the program. What makes Green Mountain College unique: Every single class that students take has the environment as the focus. Biggest challenge ahead: To grow the hospitality management program and to let industry leaders know that our students have all the tools to...

Name: Chris Lane Title: Senior Director of Environmental Affairs Company: Xanterra Parks & Resorts Number of Years with Xanterra: Six Primary responsibilities: “Development and oversight of Xanterra’s environmental management systems—in the areas of compliance and sustainability. I also oversee a team of managers and directors. They implement the programs I develop.” What keeps me motivated: “Knowing that Xanterra is reducing its impact on the planet. Knowing that we are reducing greenhouse gases, increasing recycling and pursuing renewable energy. When I see that happening, it’s what gets me going in the morning.” My company’s most significant accomplishment so far: “It...

Name: Hollis Malone Title: Manager of the Horticulture and Pest Control Departments Company: Gaylord Hotels Property: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Number of Years with company: 31 years My primary responsibilities: “I oversee the operation of the resort’s interior gardens, grounds and pest control departments.” What keeps me motivated: “I get excited about coming in to see the gardens every day. I am lucky; my profession is my hobby. There are so many plants and so much to know. I never get bored.” My department’s most significant accomplishment so far: “I believe it is our long-term record of...

Name: Stefan MühleTitle: General Manager, Orchard Hotel and Orchard Garden Hotel, San FranciscoCompany: Portfolio Hotels and ResortsNumber of years with company: FivePrimary responsibilities: “They range from overseeing the daily operations of all departments—housekeeping, maintenance, sales and marketing, front office—to being an owner representative. I also have a responsibility to the guests. There are days I spend most of my time with the guest service department. No two days are alike.”What keeps me motivated: “Knowing that what I am promoting here is not just a business decision but a way of life.”My hotel or company’s most significant accomplishment so far:...

Name: Jason Pick Title: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Environmental Chairman, Fairmont Southampton Resort, Southampton, Bermuda Company: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Number of years with company: 6.5 years Primary responsibilities: As Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, I direct and participate in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths; supervise the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment; and do related work as required. As Environmental Chairman (Eco-Champion), I play a critical role in implementing, promoting and supporting environmental initiatives at the resort. What keeps me motivated: I would like to see our Fairmont Bermuda...