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Summit Series: People vs. Projects

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Ski area leaders juggle two demanding roles: developing people and delivering projects. This session with the Class of 2025-26 Summit Series cohort dives into how mentors strike that balance — keeping teams motivated while hitting deadlines, shaping culture while driving results, and navigating the constant pull between personalities and priorities. 

Mentors:

  • John Melcher, CEO, Crystal Mountain, Mich.
  • Jean Mikulas, President and GM, Red Lodge Mountain, Mont.
  • Lori Phillips, GM, Ski Big Bear, Pa.
  • Hugh Reynolds, Partner and CMO, SNOW Partners, N.J.
  • Ryan Schramm, GM, Powderhorn Mountain Resort, Colo.

    • Mentees: 

    • Chris Adams, VP of Mountain Experience, Boyne Mountain Resort, Mich. 
    • Beck Badger, Lead Marketing Coordinator, Gunstock Mountain Resort, N.H
    • Drew Brewer, Director of Mountain Experience, Alyeska Resort, Alaska
    • Sam Burns, Snowmaking Supervisor, Arizona Snowbowl, Ariz. 
    • Julie Bush, Marketing Specialist, Wisp Resort, Md. 
    • Teagan Knudson, Front Desk & Guest Services and Ski Patrol Manager, Snowriver Mountain Resort, Mich.
    • Ryan Leclerc, Location Manager, Adult & Private Lesson Programs, Beaver Creek, Colo.
    • Rebecca Repp, Director of Food & Beverage, Brundage Mountain Resort, Idaho
    • Shayna Silverman, Communications Manager, Arapahoe Basin, Colo.
    • Gabriel Sudermann, Manager of Mountain Operations, Camp Fortune, Que. 

      • Leadership Coach:

      • Lex Curtis, Founder, Field of Play Consulting

        • Thank you to our sponsor, MountainGuard, for their support of this program. 

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