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Welcome to the March edition of Snow People, where we highlight happenings to prominent ski industry and supplier personnel.

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Leitner-Poma of America, East

Michael Manley, formerly of Stowe Mountain Resort, has joined LPOE as the eastern general manager/sales and scheduling. Electrical engineer Sam Milles is now the LPOE electrical service engineer/technician. Jeff Cousineau, a 27-year veteran of LPOE has been promoted to LPOE technical director in charge of service, training, and installations.

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Jane Fitzpatrick Pitman

Jane Fitzpatrick Pitman passed away at the age of 92. Pitman had a four-decade long advertising and public relations career as Pitman Communications with clients including Cranmore Mountain Resort and the Mt. Washington Valley Association. She served as publicist for the Harry Leonard Ski Shows, a role she continued for Bernie Weischel and BEWI Productions. Her support of the industry was recognized when she was awarded with the National U.S. Ski Team award for fundraising and the 18th annual BEWI award.

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Bruce Quay, Aquatic Development Group

Aquatic Development Group (ADG), designers and builders of water parks and recreational water park and mountain attractions, has hired Bruce Quay as chief operating officer. Quay served as ADG’s executive vice president in the early 2000s, leading the company’s manufacturing division. He returns after working with companies such as GE and Cookson Group PLC, specializing in leading efforts in manufacturing, distribution, and commercial services.

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Molly Holmes, Alterra Mountain Company

Molly Holmes has been promoted to director of CRM marketing at Alterra Mountain Company and will be leading the strategy of multi-channel CRM initiatives. She held a similar position, which she will maintain until a replacement is hired, at Mammoth Resorts as direct of marketing and CRM manager. She has also held roles with Ryan Solutions and Guest Research, Inc.