Shawn Milburn

Suncadia, A Destination Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Milburn as general manager. With more than 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Milburn will be responsible for overseeing all areas of hospitality for The Lodge, The Inn, Trailside Condos and luxury homes. He’ll also oversee the resort’s food and beverage operations, meeting spaces, golf courses, Glade Spring Spa and swim and fitness center.   

Milburn was born and raised in California, and attended Bard College in New York where he studied International Health and Medicine. Milburn returned to California to hold a general manager position, among others, for Windsor Hospitality Group, Inc. in Santa Monica, Calif. He then worked as general manager for Embassy Suites Hotel and Spa in Monterey Bay, Calif. and Napa Valley Marriott Hotel and Spa in Napa, Calif. Trading in one beautiful view for another, Milburn moved away from the ocean and valleys to the gorgeous cascade mountains of Suncadia.

As general manager, Milburn looks forward to developing Suncadia as a hub of growth for future leaders in the Destination Hotels company. His strong leadership will undoubtedly contribute to Suncadia’s role as the “go to” resort in the Pacific Northwest.

“I love working in the hospitality industry because it allows you to create amazing experiences. I’ve seen people fall in love, relax after a long day and escape their daily drudgeries, thanks to the properties and teams I’ve worked with,” said Milburn. “Suncadia’s diverse offerings allow guests to both relax and seek adventure in this beautiful setting and I look forward to helping make Suncadia a memorable tradition for our guests.”