Staff Profile – Desmond Lewis, Service Director

staff1Hometown
Steele, Missouri

Family
Married to my best friend Jenn and have an amazing 4 1/2 year old daughter Ava

Education
I studied golf course management at Arkansas State University

How did you get into your field?
It’s in my blood, I was always around the business growing up.

How long have you been with Cordillera Ranch?
I started in October of 2012.

What is your favorite aspect of working in the Hill Country?
The views and the weather are hard to beat!

What are your hobbies/interests?
Golf is definitely my passion, but hanging out with my family is my favorite thing to do.

What’s your favorite sport?
Major league baseball. I’m a huge St. Louis cardinals fan.

Favorite sporting event you’ve attended?
I attended the 2011 World Series… and the Cardinals of course won it.

Favorite quote?
“If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything.“ ~ Mark Twain

Favorite movie and why?
True Romance. It has everything, a shoot ‘em up love story…and Elvis!

What has been your greatest challenge in your business?
Learning the difference between a private club and public family restaurant.

What has been your most rewarding experience in your business?
Getting to know all the members and their families. There are so many different and wonderful types of people.

Favorite aspect or feature at Cordillera Ranch?
The golf course is amazing. It’s a difficult course that keeps me scratching my head every time I play.

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