Corporate Fact Sheet
Montage Laguna Beach,
Laguna Beach, CA
(opened February 2003)
FACT SHEET MONTAGE HOTELS & RESORTS
Company Overview:
Alan J. Fuerstman founded this ultra-luxury hotel and resort management company in 2002 to serve affluent travelers.
The Vision:
To create an artistic collection of distinctive luxury hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings that offer comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place, impeccable hospitality and inspired memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences
Corporate Executives:
The Montage Hotels & Resorts corporate executive team includes:
- Alan J. Fuerstman, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
- James Bermingham, Vice President
- Bill Claypool, Vice President of Development Services
- Jeff Johnson, Vice President of Marketing
- Iqbal Bashir, Vice President of Finance
- Bob Frear, Vice President of Sales
- Greg Villeneuve, Vice President of Golf
- Jason Herthel, Vice President of Acquisitions and Development
- Mark Slymen, Director of Sustainability
- Janet Kato White, Director of Leisure Sales
- Derra Lee Edwards, Director of Learning
Company Hallmarks:
Montage Hotels & Resorts is exemplified by:
- Passionate staff with superb attention to detail who embrace all that is good in life and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of service
- Destinations with unique locations and rich histories, from pristine beachfronts to sophisticated urban enclaves
- Striking architectural detail and carefully selected residential-style décor that reflects the heritage of the destination
- Refined, innovative cuisine of the freshest regional, seasonal ingredients offered in a variety of elegant settings, with award-winning teams of chefs, pastry chefs and more
- Deep appreciation for the art of winemaking, with extensive wine lists and expert sommeliers
- Transforming spa experiences in serene indoor/outdoor sanctuaries that offer an array of holistic therapies with indigenous botanicals and cultural elements, inventive wellness and movement classes and state-of-the-art fitness options, all provided by the industry's most rigorously accredited staff
- Creative lifestyle experiences that teach, motivate and engage the senses, for guests and residents of all ages
- Art in all forms, including special collections and commissioned works that pay homage to each destination
- Spacious, secluded residences that allow homeowners to embrace the Montage lifestyle, complete with exclusive residential concierge services and access to all hotel or resort services and amenities
- Hearts of Montage, the company's grassroots volunteer outreach program formed and led by associates to support their community's most needed areas, from at-risk youth and disease prevention to senior care and environmental stewardship and education
- Strong commitment to responsible environmental stewardship and sustainability
- Respected reputation as a caring and thoughtful employer that views employment as a way to create a balanced life and rewards and encourages excellence
Montage Destinations:
- Montage Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, California (opened February 2003)
- Montage Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, California (opened November 2008)
- Montage Deer Valley, Park City, Utah (opened December 2010)
For More Information:
Please visit www.montagehotels.com.
Media Contacts:
Kacey Spies-Bruno
Director of Public Relations
(949) 715-6116
Kbruno@montagehotels.com





