Norton Handler owned a series of clothing manufacturers and shared his passion for entrepreneurism and real estate with both Brent and his older brother Brad during their early years.
[8] He was the company's president from 2002 through 2009,[9] a period of great innovation and growth that led to Exclusive Resorts becoming the recognized industry leader.
[11] In 2006, Handler was named a finalist for the Denver Business Journal's Entrepreneur of the Year award for his success building Exclusive Resorts.
Handler's innovative business model and past success in the destination club space led to significant interest from the venture capital community.
[15] Forbes magazine named Inspirato one of "America’s Most Promising Companies" in November 2011[16] and Robb Report included the club in its "Best of the Best 2012" list.
[20] Since October 2012, the company has helped raise over $2 million for nonprofit organizations, schools and hospitals across the country, including March of Dimes and National Children's Cancer Society, by providing vacation homes for auction at fundraising events.