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...