GALENA, Ill. (June 27, 2022) – Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa (www.eagleridge.com) announced today that Stephen Geisz has been appointed as the new general manager for the award-winning resort & spa located within The Galena Territory.
“We are thrilled to welcome Stephen Geisz to our team with his leadership and experience as we usher in the future of Eagle Ridge,” said Mark Klausner, owner of Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. “He will play an integral role as renovations continue to become the premier Midwest resort destination including the brand new Stonedrift Spa slated to open this year.”
As the general manager of the resort, Geisz oversees all aspects of the day-to-day operations including the 63 signature holes of championship golf, 80 guest rooms and over 150 distinctive homes and villas located throughout the 6,800 acres of The Galena Territory. He is also responsible for three on-site restaurants featuring fresh seasonal cuisine, 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and a brand new Stonedrift Spa opening this year, which will triple the size and scope of the spa experience.
Geisz has worked in the resort and hospitality industry for over 26 years and most recently was the general manager since 2007 at the Grand Harbor Resort and Water Park in Dubuque, Iowa. He also used to own and operate The Chocolate Hog BBQ and Catering, bringing his passion for food and many years of experience as a pit-master to the table in the Midwest. Previously, he held positions managing aquatic facilities and recreation programs for various resorts and associations.
Stephen Geisz also served as a Sergeant in the United States Army specializing in supply requisition while earning his Bachelor of Science degree in recreation, park and tourism administration from Western Illinois University.
For more information on Eagle Ridge, visit www.eagleridge.com
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About Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is located 150 miles west of Chicago within The Galena Territory, a 6,800-acre recreational, residential and resort community six miles southeast of the historic town of Galena, Ill. The resort’s grounds include 63 holes on four award-winning golf courses, and accommodations that range from quaint Inn rooms to 150 villas and distinctive homes. Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa has 15,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space and beautiful conference homes, which regularly accommodate corporate groups, banquets, and weddings. Other features include award-winning restaurants, the new golf complex with Highlands restaurant, Lounge 289, pro shop, Country Store and a gas station, the tranquil Stonedrift Spa, and an incredible selection of outdoor seasonal activities including miles of biking, hiking and horseback riding trails, as well as tennis, hot air balloon rides, boating and fishing on the picturesque 225-acre Lake Galena. For reservations or additional information, call (800) 892-2269 or visit www.eagleridge.com.
“We are thrilled to welcome Stephen Geisz to our team with his leadership and experience as we usher in the future of Eagle Ridge,” said Mark Klausner, owner of Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. “He will play an integral role as renovations continue to become the premier Midwest resort destination including the brand new Stonedrift Spa slated to open this year.”
As the general manager of the resort, Geisz oversees all aspects of the day-to-day operations including the 63 signature holes of championship golf, 80 guest rooms and over 150 distinctive homes and villas located throughout the 6,800 acres of The Galena Territory. He is also responsible for three on-site restaurants featuring fresh seasonal cuisine, 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and a brand new Stonedrift Spa opening this year, which will triple the size and scope of the spa experience.
Geisz has worked in the resort and hospitality industry for over 26 years and most recently was the general manager since 2007 at the Grand Harbor Resort and Water Park in Dubuque, Iowa. He also used to own and operate The Chocolate Hog BBQ and Catering, bringing his passion for food and many years of experience as a pit-master to the table in the Midwest. Previously, he held positions managing aquatic facilities and recreation programs for various resorts and associations.
Stephen Geisz also served as a Sergeant in the United States Army specializing in supply requisition while earning his Bachelor of Science degree in recreation, park and tourism administration from Western Illinois University.
For more information on Eagle Ridge, visit www.eagleridge.com
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About Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is located 150 miles west of Chicago within The Galena Territory, a 6,800-acre recreational, residential and resort community six miles southeast of the historic town of Galena, Ill. The resort’s grounds include 63 holes on four award-winning golf courses, and accommodations that range from quaint Inn rooms to 150 villas and distinctive homes. Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa has 15,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space and beautiful conference homes, which regularly accommodate corporate groups, banquets, and weddings. Other features include award-winning restaurants, the new golf complex with Highlands restaurant, Lounge 289, pro shop, Country Store and a gas station, the tranquil Stonedrift Spa, and an incredible selection of outdoor seasonal activities including miles of biking, hiking and horseback riding trails, as well as tennis, hot air balloon rides, boating and fishing on the picturesque 225-acre Lake Galena. For reservations or additional information, call (800) 892-2269 or visit www.eagleridge.com.
