Meet the Executive Team
Jeff Jenson, Founder & CEO
Jeff Jenson is the founder and CEO of Opulent Vacations. A seasoned entrepreneur, Jeff has spearheaded multiple successful businesses and has acted as a financial consultant to emerging and public corporations for over 25 years. Jeff is a Westminster College graduate with degrees in aviation and business management. He is an avid sportsman who enjoys hunting, biking, skiing, golfing, and surfing, and was a competitive swimmer. Working towards global expansion for Opulent Vacations, Jeff is living in Park City, UT, with his family.
Heather Gardner, Director of Sales
Heather Gardner is the Director of Sales for Opulent Vacations, whose focus is assisting the Sales Team in guiding guests through the reservation process and providing a point of contact for homeowners regarding sales-related queries. With a university degree in Recreational Facility Management and over 30 years of work experience in all areas of resort services, Heather brings a full spectrum approach and a keen eye for detail to her role. When she is not at her desk, Heather is most likely found hiking a mountain trail, seeking out live music, or laughing with friends and family over a great meal.
Dan Hippler, Director of Marketing
Dan Hippler is a results-driven and highly qualified Marketing Technologist & Product Management Executive with extensive experience managing both traditional and e-commerce branding campaigns. Dan Hippler served as the Vice-President of Marketing and Product Management for Vegas.com for over 12 years. After
Vegas.com, Mr. Hippler served as Sr. Director of Ecommerce for Eldorado Resorts which eventually acquired Caesars Gaming. Mr. Hippler then became a Managing Director for various Las Vegas Strip
entertainment brands. Mr. Hippler is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in Business Marketing.