Gary Derck

Gary Derck is an experienced executive in the resort and real estate development industry, currently serving as the Chief Development Officer at Wasatch Peaks Ranch in Morgan, Utah.1 He assumed this role in July 2021 and has been responsible for overseeing the development of the community's amenities and residential offerings.1

Professional Background

Gary Derck has an extensive career in resort operations and real estate development:

Current Role:: As Chief Development Officer at Wasatch Peaks Ranch, he is leading the creation of a private recreational community spanning 12,000 acres.2 The project includes plans for over 3,000 acres of skiing, an 18-hole Tom Fazio championship golf course, and various club amenities to serve 460 member families.1

Previous Positions::

• CEO of Summit Powder Mountain resort community in Eden, UT (3 years)
• CEO of Purgatory Resort/Durango Mountain Resort (16 years)
• CEO of Kirkwood Mountain Resort (8 years)1

Consulting Work:: Through his company, Mountainsprings, LLC, Gary oversees real estate development and operations for several resort communities, including:

• Purgatory Resort/Durango Mountain Resort in Durango, CO
• Kirkwood Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, CA
• Angel Fire Resort in Angel Fire, NM1

Expertise

Gary Derck's areas of expertise include:

• Entitlement and community development
• Second/vacation home product development
• Acquisition and disposition
• Strategic operating initiatives1

Throughout his career, Gary has been involved in securing approvals and leading the development of thousands of new resort residences and hundreds of thousands of square feet of resort commercial space.1 His experience spans various resort destinations, including projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado.1