The background
Franke previously served as the general manager of The Glenbrook Club in Nevada and brings 22 years of experience to the position, according to a news release. His hospitality management career began at Cherry Hills Country Club in Colorado, where he oversaw multiple major golf championships, before he joined Clear Creek Tahoe as assistant general manager.
“Twenty years ago, I made a personal decision in pursuit of a better lifestyle, and that choice has since become a guidepost not only in my life, but in shaping the clubs and communities I’ve had the privilege to serve,” Franke said in the news release.
Travis Club is a product of owners and developers Haas & Haynie and Castle Hill Partners, the latter of which previously oversaw Clear Creek Tahoe. The hiring of Franke marks a reunion between some members of the Castle Hill team and Franke, the news release states.
"We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Chris back to our extended family," said Leisha Ehlert, senior vice president at Castle Hill Partners, in the news release. "... Chris’s leadership, attention to detail, and heart for hospitality will shape the next chapter of Travis Club as we bring our vision of Hill Country luxury and community to life."
About the project
According to previous Community Impact reporting, upon completion, site plans include:
- 274 single-family lots
- 223 villa units
- An 18-hole golf course
- 10,000 feet of Lake Travis frontage
- 30 miles of private hiking and biking trails
- A lakefront clubhouse with dining
- A private marina with 40-60 boat slips, event lawn, pool and racquet center
Planning is underway for the marina, which will provide members with access to Lake Travis plus private boat slips. The Golf House is also in its planning stage, set to include a pro shop, bar and grill, hitting/simulator bays, an outdoor dining terrace, locker rooms and more. Both the marina and Golf House are expected to open in summer 2026, per the news release.
Developers also broke ground on the 18-hole golf course in 2024 with opening anticipated in late 2025, according to previous Community Impact reporting.
To date, Travis Club has made $90 million in residential sales and sold out of its 50 founding memberships, the news release states. An interactive map of the development is available here.
