Experience

Mt. Ashland Association

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Ashland, Oregon, United States Chief executive with responsibility for day-to-day operations and long-term strategy of ski area. * Member of Travel Ashland committee * Board member of Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association * Led ski area to largest winter visitation in history (21.3% above previous record) * Launched ski areas first season of summer operations * Organized “Elevate Mt. Ashland” 60th anniversary campaign, including first new chairlift in 36 years.



Miles & Muscles, LLC

• Co-Founder

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Ashland, Oregon, United States Owner and race director, managing all operations, marketing, and business activities.



Southern Oregon University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Administration & Finance / CBO

  • Oct 2017 - Jun 2023

  Ashland, Oregon Nonprofit executive serving as Chief Business Officer, supervising essential operational functions of a $33+ million university foundation and Advancement division at a four-year higher institution. * Ensures operational effectiveness of the Foundation and Advancement division, in collaboration with the Executive Director, with leadership in gift receipting & acknowledgement, staffing, marketing, donor stewardship, program, and facilities. * Serve roles of Executive Director in their… Show more Nonprofit executive serving as Chief Business Officer, supervising essential operational functions of a $33+ million university foundation and Advancement division at a four-year higher institution. * Ensures operational effectiveness of the Foundation and Advancement division, in collaboration with the Executive Director, with leadership in gift receipting & acknowledgement, staffing, marketing, donor stewardship, program, and facilities. * Serve roles of Executive Director in their absence. * Serves as primary staff liaison to the Foundation's Finance and Investment Committees. * Manages accounting, asset management, investment, and information service functions of the Foundation and Office of Development. * Coordinates human resources functions, including service as chair of Director of Annual Giving search and member of other search committees. * Liaison between Foundation and University departments, including offices of Financial Aid, Business Services, Service Center, Provost, Finance, and Athletics, as well as academic divisions. * Serves as the organization's Risk Manager and Property Manager. * Coordinates operations with affiliate organizations, including SOU Alumni Association, Schneider Museum of Art, Friends of Hannon Library, Chamber Music Concerts, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. * Team member on President's Climate Commitment project, with leadership role in Campus-Community Resilience Assessment. Show less



Cloud Peak Outdoor Center/Sherpa Advisors

• Managing Partner

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2019

  Eagle Point Co-Founder and lead administrator in an effort to promote nonprofit, recreation, and youth education opportunities. • Led effort to permit and open a shuttered National Forest visitor center, including creation of business plans, securing licenses and permits, feasibility study, and application for Granger-Thye permit. • Created management, use, and maintenance plans for permitted facilities that included visitor center, campground, picnic area, nature hike, and general recreational areas… Show more Co-Founder and lead administrator in an effort to promote nonprofit, recreation, and youth education opportunities. • Led effort to permit and open a shuttered National Forest visitor center, including creation of business plans, securing licenses and permits, feasibility study, and application for Granger-Thye permit. • Created management, use, and maintenance plans for permitted facilities that included visitor center, campground, picnic area, nature hike, and general recreational areas for special events, nature viewing, youth programs, and clinic instruction. • Coordinated feasibility study and business planning for outdoor recreation and cultural education business and brands focused on northern Wyoming’s Powder River Basin and Bighorn Mountains. • Primary consultant in contracts with nonprofit organizations and recreation firms. • Columnist for local newspaper’s Outdoor section. Show less



Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area - Antelope Butte Foundation

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director & Ski-EO

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2017

  Sheridan, WY Overall responsibility for the long-term goals and daily operations, performing high level administrative, technical, and professional work in furthering the activities and operations of the recreation area’s programs and activities, as well as hands-on tasks in property and program management. • Daily management and planning in all outdoor service functions: staffing, education, food and beverage, equipment rental and repair, marketing, long range planning, and construction… Show more Overall responsibility for the long-term goals and daily operations, performing high level administrative, technical, and professional work in furthering the activities and operations of the recreation area’s programs and activities, as well as hands-on tasks in property and program management. • Daily management and planning in all outdoor service functions: staffing, education, food and beverage, equipment rental and repair, marketing, long range planning, and construction projects. • Managed recreation area infrastructure, including 10,000 square foot lodge, chairlifts, maintenance buildings, and 500 acres of natural areas (permitted Federal lands) including foot, bike, and ski trails. • Proficiently coordinated the acquisition of facilities, completion of their purchase, and US Forest Service compliance and permitting. • Project manager for all construction, renovation, and restoration activities. • Designed and led $4 million capital campaign plan to fund maintenance and restoration projects. • Prepared operational plans and implemented project and youth outreach designs for facility and organization. • Guided board and committees, serving as primary spokesperson and liaison to city and county agencies and officials. • Launch of 6 new outreach events that grew community support base, with no net expense to organization. • Participation in industry organization activities; assisted in creation of Wyoming Ski Safety Act in collaboration with others. Show less



The Hub on Smith

• Financial Director / CFO

  • May 2014 - Apr 2015

  Sheridan, Wyoming Key member of the executive management team with a strategic role in the overall management of the organization. Day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities including accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, legal, property management, deal analysis and negotiations, relationships, and grant compliance.



Boy Scouts of America

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Program Services

  • Aug 2005 - Apr 2014

  Served as senior manager bestowed with the responsibility of directing year-round camp operations of multiple facilities, effectively managing overall administration of the Camps & Properties Division of the fifth largest Boy Scout agency in the United States, serving 32,000 youth and 11,000 adult members. • Demonstrated profound management by efficiently managing over 3,000 acres of property, 70 structures, pools and waterfronts, and over 100 annual recreational activities including family… Show more Served as senior manager bestowed with the responsibility of directing year-round camp operations of multiple facilities, effectively managing overall administration of the Camps & Properties Division of the fifth largest Boy Scout agency in the United States, serving 32,000 youth and 11,000 adult members. • Demonstrated profound management by efficiently managing over 3,000 acres of property, 70 structures, pools and waterfronts, and over 100 annual recreational activities including family retreats and trips, youth workshops, camps, and special events. • Designed and implemented new camp activities that included slacklining, pioneer backcountry experience, scuba diving, backpacking treks, aquatic amusements, campwide games, STEM programs, winter camps, and mountain boarding. • Developed and implemented themed year-round family programs with attendance of 1,200 per weekend, gross revenues of $30,000 per weekend, and surplus margin of 30%- adding over $60,000 of net revenue to agency. • Managed program budgets of over $2 million, with experience in staffing, food and beverage, insurance, equipment, and marketing. • Coordinated content, schedule, and traffic promotion for website and social media outlets, in addition to trade show visits. • Served as project manager for $12.3 million in capital improvements at camp facilities, including dining halls, aquatics, and housing. • Managed year-round group sales programs for canoe base, ropes course, rock climbing, shooting sports, and general camp program. • Increased activity participation by 42% over 3 years; served as camp director for facility with 60,000 annual visitors and 9 weeks of summer camp with 7,200 total campers and 120 seasonal staff. • Served as seasonal camp employee for 17 seasons. • Served on staff for National Camp School, including two tenures as Director of Camp Management section for National Camp School certification program to train camp directors on ACA and NCAP standards and processes. Show less



Whitefish Mountain Resort

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recreation & Events Coordinator

  • 2004 - 2005

  Whitefish, Montana Developed and provided leadership for resort events and activities to create awareness, improve experience, and generate revenue. * Coordinated set-up and leadership for regional competitive events including the Nate Chute Hawaiian Classic, Northern Division USSA Junior alpine races, and monthly Slopestyle exhibitions. * Managed two weekly race leagues for alpine and telemark skiers, including on-mountain execution, and NASTAR program. * Served on advisory committee for Special… Show more Developed and provided leadership for resort events and activities to create awareness, improve experience, and generate revenue. * Coordinated set-up and leadership for regional competitive events including the Nate Chute Hawaiian Classic, Northern Division USSA Junior alpine races, and monthly Slopestyle exhibitions. * Managed two weekly race leagues for alpine and telemark skiers, including on-mountain execution, and NASTAR program. * Served on advisory committee for Special Olympics Montana and assisted with management of event. * Developed and managed Cruise the Blues event including trail passport, concert, and competition. Show less



Northeast Georgia Council

• Camp Program Director

  • 1994 - 2005

  Pendegrass, Georgia (Camp Rainey Mountain) Management of camp program operations and seasonal staff. * Selection, development, and management of all seasonal management and staff. * Management of all program activities and guest satisfaction initiatives.



Sky Valley Ski Resort

• Group Sales Manager

  • Oct 1999 - Apr 2004

  Sky Valley, GA Director of group sales programs, responsible for booking customized group vacation packages for new and repeat ski clubs, corporate or ad-hoc groups. * Responded to inbound group requests and assessed group needs to generate several proposals that meet requirements and budget. * Confirmed and booked complete group packages in conjunction with department managers * Provided excellent customer service to clients throughout entire sales and vacation process, from first contact to visit.