Vilia Valentine Named Inspirato’s New Chief Financial Officer

DENVER, Jan 10, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
Inspirato,
the new destination club for a savvy generation of luxury consumers, has
tapped senior executive Vilia Valentine for the company’s new role of
Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

“We are extremely pleased to have Vilia join our team — especially
during such an exciting time in our company’s growth,” says Brent
Handler, Inspirato’s CEO and Co-Founder. “Her proven ability to increase
investor value — particularly within new private equity-backed companies
— will be a valuable asset to Inspirato as we continue to expand our
portfolio of luxury homes at the world’s finest vacation destinations.”

A key member of the Inspirato executive management team, Valentine will
oversee the accounting, finance and investor relations functions of the
company. This senior appointment follows Inspirato’s latest round of
equity funding — totaling $17.5 million — led by Kleiner
Perkins Caufield Byers (KPCB), and Forbes magazine
naming Inspirato one of America’s
Most Promising Companies.

“Inspirato
is an energizing place to be right now,” says Valentine. “Our amazing
growth trajectory coupled with our top-notch team is a great opportunity
for someone like myself with a passion for entrepreneurial companies.”

Valentine joins Inspirato from MDC Holdings, a $1 billion public
homebuilding and financial services company, where she served as the
Principal Financial Officer.

Prior to MDC Holdings, Valentine spent four years as the CFO for Gaiam
Inc., a leading producer and marketer of lifestyle media and fitness
accessories. During Valentine’s tenure at Gaiam, annual revenues more
than doubled and a secondary stock offering generated gross proceeds of
approximately $100 million. Additionally, Valentine managed the
successful IPO of Gaiam’s residential solar business, Real Goods Solar
Inc., in May 2008.

Valentine has also served as CFO of Verio Inc., a Colorado-based web
hosting company and internet service provider; and Vice President of
Corporate Express, where she played a key role in the development of the
multinational company’s $4 billion ascent through an IPO, two secondary
offerings and debt issuances.

Valentine was named “CFO of the Year” for public companies by the Denver
Business Journal in 2009. She was also recognized as one of Denver’s
top ten business leaders in accounting in the Denver Business Journal’s
2009 Power Book.

A Colorado native, Valentine holds a Bachelor of Science degree from
Colorado State University.

The search that led to Valentine’s hiring was conducted by Spectrum
Search Partners, an executive search firm based in Denver, Colo.

About Inspirato

Designed specifically for a new generation of luxury consumers,
Inspirato offers the best of destination club consistency and service,
together with unmatched value, flexibility and low-cost membership. The
company’s mission is to revolutionize the way luxury travelers spend
quality vacation time with their family and friends. Our members have
access to a growing portfolio of luxury homes in the world’s top
destinations, including California, the Caribbean, Colorado, France,
Hawaii, Italy, London, Mexico, New York City and more. By leasing
vacation properties (rather than owning), Inspirato is able to keep
membership fees low, offer up to 80 percent off market rates, and easily
add homes and destinations as demand increases. Our innovative business
model has led to rapid growth since our January 2011 launch, placing
Inspirato at the forefront of the “luxury for less” movement. For more
information about Inspirato, visit
www.inspirato.com .

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SOURCE: Inspirato

        Inspirato
        Katherine Davis Strauss
        VP, Public Relations
        Mobile: 303-884-6261
        kstrauss@inspirato.com

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