OUR TEAM
At SPM Resorts, we believe that proper and professional direction provided for a resort facility by management and overseen by homeowner associations’ boards of directors is essential to the continued success of the original plan of development, the complete enjoyment by its owners, members and guests.
An owner of one week is part owner of the entire resort. He or she is the person for whom we work.
William R. Young, President & Chief Executive Officer
After joining SPM Resorts in 1999 as chief operating officer, Bill was appointed president in 2001 and brings vast operational experience. In addition to having been regional director of operations for fifteen hotels and timeshare operations, he has also managed several upscale branded hotels, including Sheraton and Hilton. He currently serves as a Chairman's League member with ARDA, is a past president of the Indiana Resort Management Association and serves on several other boards of non-profit organizations, as he provides guidance and direction to SPM’s service team. An inspiring leader, Bill has been instrumental in coordinating owner and team member relations.
Drew Langway, Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations
Drew attended Clemson University in Clemson, S.C., where he obtained a bachelor of science in financial management in 2002, thereafter working in the banking industry and, later, as a mortgage broker. Drew began working with SPM Resorts in 2007 in the management trainee program. He has been involved at the resort level, has worked on special projects and has been a valuable member of the resort transition team. He was appointed as a regional director of operations in 2008 before being promoted to regional vice president of operations in 2010. He was again promoted in 2011 to his current role of senior vice president of corporate opreations. He currently holds his South Carolina real estate license and is a member of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA).
Andrew Thompson, CPA, Chief Financial Officer
Upon his graduation with an accounting degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, V.A., Andrew began his career as a general services auditor for a national accounting and consulting firm. After relocating to Myrtle Beach, S.C., in the early 1990s, Andrew specialized in the hospitality industry and holds extensive experience in the accounting and financial management functions of hotel, motel, timeshare and property management organizations. Having joined SPM Resorts in 2003, Andrew oversees billing and receivables functions and cash management for SPM-managed associations and handles the company’s general corporate finance.
Bill Schultz, Vice President of Financial Services/IT Services
Bringing more than 10 years in the vacation ownership industry, Bill Schultz joined SPM Resorts in February of 2011 as vice president of financial services and IT services. Prior to joining SPM Resorts, Schultz traveled in Latin America and the Caribbean on a career sabbatical, where he studied Spanish and full cultural immersion. Bill’s vacation ownership industry experience includes work with Bluegreen Corporation as the director of business systems analysis/financial support services and as director of financial services. Bill holds an MBA from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh.
Trish Docherty, Regional Vice President of Operations
Graduating from Canada’s Ryerson Polytechnic University with a business administration degree and holding a certificate in hotel management from Purdue University, Trish joined SPM in December of 2001 as general manager of Royal Dunes Resort, Hilton Head Island, S.C. She was appointed as regional vice president of operations in 2003. Previously, she worked as a general manager and, later, regional general manager, for several other timeshare companies, as well as owned and operated a four-star property in Northern Ontario, Canada. Trish utilizes well-honed social skills and her broad experience to direct operations for a number of SPM-managed resorts.
Paul Goodrich, Regional Vice President of Operations
Joining SPM Resorts in 1995 as vice president of sales and marketing for our sister company Palmetto Marketing, Paul brings 10 years of experience in sales management with a focus on vacation ownership. Before entering the vacation ownership field, he worked as an account executive for a North Florida television production company and is a past chairman of the Horry County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee. Paul serves as a regional vice president of operations and helps manage several SPM resorts.
Lanse McColl, Regional Vice President of Operations
As a 1999 graduate of Clemson University with a degree in business, Lanse joined SPM Resorts in March 2001 as a corporate regional VP trainee. Since then, he has broadened his experience and skills by holding a variety of positions including interim general manager and assistant general manager, as well as working in front office and back of house operations positions. Most recently, he served as transition coordinator for new acquisitions. As regional vice president of operations, he manages oversight responsibilities for a number of associations. Lanse is actively involved in community affairs and is a member of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the American Hotel and Motel Association.
Ken Pfeifle, Regional Vice President of Operations
Ken had retired as a successful business owner prior to coming on board with SPM in 2002. Ken holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Massachusetts and an MBA from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, F.L. He is currently regional vice president of operations for the Hilton Head Island region and general manager of two timeshare properties in Hilton Head. Ken is a recipient of the prestigious SPM General Manager of the Year award for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Under his direction, Seawatch has been SPM’s Resort Property of the Year in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Ken sits on the Board of Directors of the Low Country Property Manager’s Association and has been a guest speaker at several ARDA regional meetings.
Karen Middleton, Human Resources/Risk Management Director
Bringing with her more than 20 years of extensive experience in human resources benefits and administration, Karen joined SPM Resorts in January 2002. Prior to joining the company, she served as director of personnel in a Pennsylvania school district. Karen moved to South Carolina in 1995 and became extremely active in her community, as well as in the hospitality industry. She is a member of the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management). As SPM Resorts’ human resources/risk management director, she uses her strong HR background to manage retirement and retention strategies, training and staff development, labor relations, payroll services, OSHA, workers' compensation, conflict resolution, rewards and recognition, communications and benefits compensation.
