SAM Coverage
Leadership
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SAM Calls for Nominations for “10 Under 30” Emerging Leaders
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., April 13, 2026—Nominations are now open for SAM’s annual “10 Under 30,” presented with support from Snow Operating. The program recognizes…
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Edelmann to Succeed Howard as Vail Mountain VP and COO
SAM Magazine—Vail, Colo., April 8, 2026—Shaydar Edelmann has been appointed as vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. He succeeds Beth Howard, who is retiring…
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Kissing Bridge Hires Matt Thomas as General Manager
SAM Magazine—Glenwood, N.Y., March 2, 2026—Kissing Bridge All Seasons Resort has hired Matt Thomas as its new general manager. Thomas comes to the role…
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Alterra Names Flueck as Chief Customer Officer, Ikon Pass President
SAM Magazine—Denver, Feb. 18, 2026—Alterra Mountain Company has appointed David Flueck as chief customer officer and president, Ikon Pass. Flueck will lead the company’s…
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Jack Frost Big Boulder Appoints Tony Torsell as General Manager
SAM Magazine—Blakeslee, Pa., Jan. 23, 2026—Vail Resorts has hired Tony Torsell as general manager of Jack Frost Big Boulder, effective Feb. 15. Torsell, who…
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Andrew Gast Tapped as Eldora President and GM
SAM Magazine—Nederland, Colo., Jan. 16, 2026—Powdr Corp. has hired Andrew Gast to serve as president and general manager of Eldora Mountain Resort, effective Feb.…
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Education for the Real World
As enrollment dips, SAM degree and certificate programs are modernizing curriculum and evolving in step with the industry to keep the talent pipeline alive. For…
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Perks of Employment
Resorts share their winning and valued benefits, recognition programs, and other morale boosters. A nice benefits package can help attract and retain talented people.…
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SAM Names 2025–26 Summit Series Mentors and Mentees
SAM Magazine—Natick, Mass., Oct. 14, 2025—The Summit Series returns this fall with a new class of mentors, mentees, and a curriculum focused on leadership…
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Snow People – October 2025
In SAM’s Snow People, we highlight personnel moves in the mountain resort industry. From resort hires, promotions, and retirements to awards, obits, and supplier…