Seasoned Hospitality Professional to Lead Award-Winning Hotel

JENNER, CALIF. (JAN 3, 2019) –Timber Cove Resort, located just off California’s Highway 1, welcomes David Ahern as general manager. The Sonoma Coast boutique resort was most recently recognized among the top 10 resorts in Northern California by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. In his role Ahern oversees day-to-day operations of the property, which includes 46 guest rooms and suites and a regionally-driven food and wine program at Coast Kitchen, the on-site restaurant and bar.

"As we look toward an exciting 2019 and bright future ahead, we are thrilled to welcome such a passionate, exceptionally skilled and effective leader like David to the Timber Cove team," said Jens Von Gierke, co-owner of Timber Cove. "With his extensive experience at high-profile hotels and demonstrated success in all facets of hotel management, David will play an instrumental role in further establishing Timber Cove as a world-class destination.”

Ahern has held several management positions throughout his 20-year career, most recently serving as director of operations at the iconic Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood. His past experience also includes other director and managerial roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Los Angeles and Boston, The Dorchester Collection in Los Angeles and with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in Miami, Boston and Saudi Arabia.