The winds of change have arrived at the Resort at the Mountain – the zephyr sweeping over the local community.

On July 2, the ownership of the Resort transferred to Y Hospitality RATM LLC. The “Y” is for Xiaoyan Yan, the major partner of the LLC and he will
operate on site as the owner and general manager.

Yan, from Beijing originally, came to the U.S. in 1980, matriculated from the
University of Oregon with a PHD in mathematics, taught at the University of
British Columbia, owned and operated a hotel in Newport, another in Twin
Falls, Idaho, and yet another in Abilene, Texas.

But his roots had been previously planted.

“After looking at other states, we came back to Oregon,” Yan said, with a
knowing smile.

When the Resort became available, Yan and his wife Nongli, didn’t hesitate.
“The strong points in buying a business are always location, location,
location,” he said. “We’re so lucky to have all three.”

There will be operational changes, as is usually the case when new ownership
arrives on the scene. But some of the changes are anything but usual.

“Profit sharing will be implemented,” he said. “Everyone has to be involved in
making the Resort a better place. Everyone is an owner, just like me.”

Yan noted that he likes a challenge, and the Resort will provide for that.

“The previous owner did not make a profit,” he said. “But if we work together
we will make this happen.”

In that regard, Yan and his wife promised they would not take a salary until
the profits arrive.

“Our (immediate) goals are for a reduction of the negative issues, and to have
good relations with locals,” he said.

Besides Nongli and Yan at the helm, assistant general manager Willy So is
already in place. So, originally from Hong Kong, earned his bona fides at Red
Lion and Lloyd Center Doubletree in Portland, the Hilton Garden in Beaverton,
and Embassy Suites in Hillsboro.

So, echoing the sentiments of Yan, admitted to taking a considerable cut in
pay to come to the Resort, but said “I wanted the challenge.”