The Two New Team Members Strengthen Team Ahead of the Fall Opening of the David McLay Kidd-Designed 18-Hole Course
AUSTIN, TEXAS— Loraloma Private Club and Estates, a luxury Hill Country community outside of Austin, Texas, from the visionaries at Areté Collective, has announced two key leadership appointments ahead of the debut of its David McLay Kidd-designed 18-hole championship course this fall. Ryan Dawson joins as Director of Club Operations, bringing elevated service and hospitality oversight across the entire club experience, while Spencer Scheeler steps in as Director of Golf, leading all course operations to deliver an exceptional private golf experience for members.
Dawson brings over a decade of distinguished leadership in luxury hospitality to Loraloma. He has held instrumental positions at acclaimed properties such as Austin Country Club, Montage Resorts, and the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, where he set the standard for culinary and operational excellence. In addition, Dawson served as Director of Operations for Ross Perot’s private hospitality division in Dallas, overseeing a portfolio of exclusive properties for more than five years. Throughout his tenure, Dawson has earned a reputation for delivering world-class guest experiences, fostering empowered team cultures, and upholding the highest standards of service across every facet of club operations.
- Spencer Scheeler, Director of Golf
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- Ryan Dawson joins as Director of Club Operations
Scheeler brings more than a decade of PGA-certified leadership in luxury golf operations, player development, and event execution to the Texas Hill Country as Loraloma Private Club & Estates’ new Director of Golf. Most recently serving as Senior Head Golf Professional at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah, Georgia, Scheeler oversaw operations across its six championship courses, leading large-scale tournament programming and driving best-in-class course operations. His work at The Landings was preceded by key roles at distinguished clubs such as the premier Country Club of Florida and historic Apawamis Club in New York, as well as global coaching experience with elite junior golfers in Bangkok, Thailand. Scheeler holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Ferris State University’s Professional Golf Management program, is a PGA Certified Professional in Golf Operations, and remains an active player, most recently competing in the Georgia PGA Section.
As Texas’s most amenity-rich master-planned development—and among the most impressive in the United States—Loraloma is redefining life’s priorities with a focus on respecting the land’s natural beauty. Nestled on a private waterfront enclave where the Colorado and Pedernales Rivers meet, Loraloma invites residents to connect deeply with their surroundings through its Limestone Gulch amenity area—home to swimming holes, an amphitheater, a communal farm and more—and three distinctive club experiences: the golf house, the cliffside clubhouse, and the riverfront amenities. For those looking to practice their swing, the golf house features the 18-hole championship course, along with a pro shop, player’s lounge, and a restaurant and bar for pre- or post-round enjoyment. Meanwhile, the cliffside clubhouse invites homeowners to an all-encompassing retreat, complete with multiple pools, a spa, wellness and fitness facilities, tennis and pickleball courts, elevated dining, and a kid’s club. Nearby, the riverfront amenities celebrate the location’s natural setting with floating docks, cabanas, and various water activities—a year-round blend of luxury and nature.
For more information on Loraloma, please visit loralomaclub.com.
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ABOUT LORALOMA:
Loraloma is a private residential community within the 2,200-acre Thomas Ranch masterplan outside of Austin, Texas. Situated on two miles of frontage along the Pedernales and Colorado rivers, Loraloma includes a stunningly appointed collection of modern residences available in both turnkey and customizable options spanning three- to five-bedrooms. Loraloma stands to be the most amenitized master-planned community in Texas, with an 18-hole golf course designed by David McLay Kidd and an array of experiences spanning wellness, culinary arts, recreation and outdoor activities set against the idyllic backdrop of the Texas Hill Country. For more information, please visit loralomaclub.com.
ABOUT ARETÉ COLLECTIVE:
Areté Collective was founded with a vision to create a new way of life—for land and people. As a vertically integrated development firm with over 100 employees, Areté Collective brings together a team of experts in design, development, marketing, and financial management backed by decades of experience in creating some of the world’s most esteemed master-planned communities. From projects on the North Shore of Oahu to the Hill Country of Texas, Areté Collective is dedicated to excellence in every aspect of community placemaking. For more information, please visit arete-collective.com.