Our Crew

Bert Witsil

Senior Sales Manager

BIO
After growing up on the East Coast, Bert's plan was to stop in Ketchum for a ski season on his drive west to California to surf. A decade later he still hasn’t had enough of what the mountains offer. Bert began his sales career promoting the iconic Sun Valley Resort and brings more than 10 years experience in hospitality to the Limelight Hotel Ketchum.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT KETCHUM
“You’re no more than 5 minutes from world-class mountains, rivers, singletrack and more.”

Bert Witsil

Senior Sales Manager

BIO
After growing up on the East Coast, Bert's plan was to stop in Ketchum for a ski season on his drive west to California to surf. A decade later he still hasn’t had enough of what the mountains offer. Bert began his sales career promoting the iconic Sun Valley Resort and brings more than 10 years experience in hospitality to the Limelight Hotel Ketchum.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT KETCHUM
“You’re no more than 5 minutes from world-class mountains, rivers, singletrack and more.”

Jennie Kaahui

Front Desk ManagerBIO
Originally from Maui, HI, Jennie moved to Aspen 7 years ago and recently moved to Ketchum with her family. As the Front Desk Manager she is responsible for ensuring guests have a memorable experience during their stay. She loves catching up with guests over a glass of wine in the Lounge or roasting some s’mores at the firepits.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT KETCHUM
This winter she plans on learning to snowboard.

Jennie Kaahui

Front Desk ManagerBIO
Originally from Maui, HI, Jennie moved to Aspen 7 years ago and recently moved to Ketchum with her family. As the Front Desk Manager she is responsible for ensuring guests have a memorable experience during their stay. She loves catching up with guests over a glass of wine in the Lounge or roasting some s’mores at the firepits.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT KETCHUM
This winter she plans on learning to snowboard.

Jeffrey “Cheffery” Gundy

Chef de CuisineBIO
Cheffery's career began in Kansas City. In Colorado, he climbed the ranks at the Snowmass Club to executive sous chef. He brings a wealth of knowledge and creative culinary ideas to the food and beverage program, and recently has taken this to Ketchum to open the new Lounge.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT KETCHUM
Some of his favorite things to do in Ketchum are ski as much as possible in winter, and hike each summer.

Jeffrey “Cheffery” Gundy

Chef de CuisineBIO
Cheffery's career began in Kansas City. In Colorado, he climbed the ranks at the Snowmass Club to executive sous chef. He brings a wealth of knowledge and creative culinary ideas to the food and beverage program, and recently has taken this to Ketchum to open the new Lounge.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT KETCHUM
Some of his favorite things to do in Ketchum are ski as much as possible in winter, and hike each summer.

Denis Cote

Food and Beverage Manager

BIO
Originally from Quebec, Canada, Denis has lived in Whistler, Verbier, Queenstown and Aspen. In looking for a new challenge — that also continued to balance his family's lifestyle in an outdoor-minded place — he decided to join the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT KETCHUM
"Outside work, I love to enjoy anything the mountains have to offer."

Denis Cote

Food and Beverage Manager

BIO
Originally from Quebec, Canada, Denis has lived in Whistler, Verbier, Queenstown and Aspen. In looking for a new challenge — that also continued to balance his family's lifestyle in an outdoor-minded place — he decided to join the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT KETCHUM
"Outside work, I love to enjoy anything the mountains have to offer."

BJ Sullivan

Lounge Manager

BIO
BJ Sullivan is a long time resident of Ketchum, Sun Valley and has been in the area’s restaurant scene for the past 25 years. She recently spent the last few years managing the Sawtooth Club, a Ketchum classic, where locals often frequent. BJ is very excited to be a part of the Limelight Team.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT KETCHUM
Besides the obvious beauty, BJ loves the energy of Ketchum and all the amazing friends she has made.

BJ Sullivan

Lounge Manager

BIO
BJ Sullivan is a long time resident of Ketchum, Sun Valley and has been in the area’s restaurant scene for the past 25 years. She recently spent the last few years managing the Sawtooth Club, a Ketchum classic, where locals often frequent. BJ is very excited to be a part of the Limelight Team.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT KETCHUM
Besides the obvious beauty, BJ loves the energy of Ketchum and all the amazing friends she has made.

Joe Vallance

Housekeeping Manager

BIO
Four days after Joe graduated from Michigan State University's School of Hospitality Management, he was working and skiing in Ketchum, Idaho. His career later took him to Steamboat Springs, Telluride, Tahoe and Jackson, but he returned to Ketchum 12 years ago and decided that this was the best place to be. Joe lives just a few blocks from the Limelight Hotel with his wife Amie.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT KETCHUM
"It all started here…America’s first ski resort, first chairlift, first ski school…"

Joe Vallance

Housekeeping Manager

BIO
Four days after Joe graduated from Michigan State University's School of Hospitality Management, he was working and skiing in Ketchum, Idaho. His career later took him to Steamboat Springs, Telluride, Tahoe and Jackson, but he returned to Ketchum 12 years ago and decided that this was the best place to be. Joe lives just a few blocks from the Limelight Hotel with his wife Amie.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT KETCHUM
"It all started here…America’s first ski resort, first chairlift, first ski school…"

Bert Witsil

Bert Witsil

Jennie Kaahui

Jennie Kaahui

Jeffrey “Cheffery” Gundy

Jeffrey “Cheffery” Gundy

Denis Cote

Denis Cote

BJ Sullivan

BJ Sullivan

Joe Vallance

Joe Vallance