JOHNSON CITY, Texas – Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa, a premier destination in the heart of Texas Hill Country known for its exceptional winery and brewery experiences, announces the appointment of Derek H. Stutz as its new general manager. Equipped with more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Stutz takes charge of overseeing all operational facets of the wine country destination directing resort, winery and microbrewery operations.

According to Jeff Carter, president of Carter Hospitality – operator of Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa – Stutz is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in operations management and team development. “Derek is a dynamic and skilled leader with considerable senior level management experience,” Carter said. “We are thrilled to have him take our resort to even higher levels of excellence as we strive to showcase the very best of Texas Hill Country.”

Stutz brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served as general manager at Remington Hotels in Corpus Christi, Texas. Before that, he led operations at Sequoia Development’s Hyatt House in Pleasant Grove, Utah, a 125-room full-service property. His extensive background also includes leadership roles with Marriott Hotels and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts across Texas. Beyond his professional career, Stutz is actively involved as a recruiter and team organizer for Team Rubicon, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes veterans to utilize their skills in aiding communities affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises.

He spent 10 years as a senior medical non-commissioned officer and operations supervisor/senior trainer in the United States Army and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in construction project management from Boise State University and Master of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Iowa.

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About Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa

Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa is a luxury retreat in the heart of Texas Hill Country in Johnson City, Texas. Set amidst rolling hills and vineyards, it features 78 luxury villas, two tasting rooms, an outdoor pavilion hosting live music, Old 290 Brewery & Restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, a spa, a heated seasonal outdoor pool and 16,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. It is an award-winning winery offering some of the region’s top varietals, and it’s the only winery in the region with an onsite microbrewery serving craft beer. More information is available at www.cartercreek.com, Facebook and Instagram.

About Carter Hospitality Group

Established in 2011, Carter Hospitality Group, LLC. is a family-owned hospitality company with four hotels and resorts as well as three wineries across the United States. Based in Orange County, California, the company manages and owns a portfolio of luxury properties including South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula, California; Carter Estate Winery and Resort, Temecula California; and Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa, Texas Hill Country. Carter Hospitality Group additionally serves as the owner-franchisee for Red Lion Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, Orlando Florida. For more information, visit www.carterhospitality.com.