Sam Phelan to add own twist, honor legacy as Deer Valley’s new executive chef

Sam Phelan to add own twist, honor legacy as Deer Valley’s new executive chef

Sam Phelan still remembers the first time he stepped into a professional kitchen. He was 13 years old, tagging along with his older brother, Hutch, who worked as a sous chef at a country club. By the end of the day, he was hooked. More than two decades later, he’s overseeing the kitchens at Deer Valley Resort as its newest executive chef. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Deer Valley as the resort continues its largest expansion in h…