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10 ski resort operations experts
These ten professionals have run ski resort and mountain operations as general managers and directors of mountain operations. A reader can learn how ski resort operations leaders build and run their teams.
Professionals to explore
01—10Bill Cubbage
LinkedInExperience: Vice President - Mountain Operations · Powder Mountain
Vice President - Mountain Operations at Powder Mountain since 2024 and former Director - Mountain Operations there (2024). Former Director of Mountain Operations (2019–2024) and Snow Sports Director (2009–2019) at Whitefish Mountain Resort, and Recreation Business Manager at Tamarack Resort (2004–2009).
Brad Cumberland
LinkedInExperience: Director, Mountain Operations · Bear Valley Mountain Resort
General Manager at Bear Valley Mountain Resort since 2024. Former Director, Mountain Operations at Bear Valley Mountain Resort (2020–2025), a role the profile says was responsible to ensure efficient operations, and former Director of Finance there (2016–2017). The profile also lists a role as Executive Team Lead at Private Company (2017–2020).
Brad Whiting
LinkedInExperience: Mountain Operations Director · Mission Ridge Ski Resort
Mountain Operations Director at Mission Ridge Ski Resort since 2015, a role the profile describes as functioning as a coordination and communication link between the outside operational departments. Former Patrol Director at Mission Ridge Ski Resort (1998–2015) and Customer Service Buyer at Arlberg Sports (1992–1999).
Bruce Schmidt
LinkedInExperience: Vice President & General Manager · Okemo Mountain Resort
Vice President & General Manager at Okemo Mountain Resort since 2019, with the profile also describing oversight of Mount Sunapee Resort. Former VP & GM (2007–2018), General Manager (2004–2007), Director Of Operations (1999–2004) and Assistant General Manager (1996–1999) at Okemo Mountain Resort.
Dustin Smith
LinkedInExperience: Director of Mountain Operations · Mt. Bachelor
Director of Mountain Operations at Mt. Bachelor since 2022, a role the profile describes as providing leadership, management and direction for year-round mountain operations. Former Sr. Slopes Manager (2021–2022), Terrain Parks Manager (2014–2021) and Terrain Park Day Crew Supervisor (2013–2014) at Mt. Bachelor.
Greg Pack
LinkedInExperience: President GM · Mt. Hood Meadows Resort
President GM at Mt. Hood Meadows Resort since 2023, alongside a role as General Manager there since 2019. The profile also lists board roles at the National Ski Areas Association and the Pacific Northwest Ski Area Association, both since 2020, and at the Hood River Transportation District since 2021.
John Knapton
LinkedInExperience: Mountain Operations Manager · Big Sky Resort
Mountain Operations Manager at Big Sky Resort since 2013, a role the profile says includes oversight of all grooming. Former Mountain Manager at Moonlight Basin (2005–2013). The profile describes advanced experience in all aspects of a wide range of operations departments in the ski industry.
Sam Oettli
LinkedInExperience: General Manager · Mt. Sima
General Manager at Mt. Sima since 2020, a role the profile describes as general manager of all Mt. Sima Alpine Adventure Park operations. Former Acting General Manager (2019–2020), Operations Manager (2011–2020) and Pro patrol leader (2003–2011) at Mt. Sima, alongside volunteer ski patrol there since 2000.
Steve Kruse
LinkedInExperience: Ski Area General Manager · Timberline Lodge & Ski Resort
Former Ski Area General Manager at Timberline Lodge & Ski Resort (1993–2020). Former Ski Area Risk Manager (1991–1993) and Rental and Repair Manager (1989–1991) at Timberline Lodge & Ski Resort. The profile describes a lifetime outdoor recreation career culminating in a GM position at Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood in Oregon.
Zachary Marlowe
LinkedInExperience: Director of Ski Operations · Wintergreen Resort
General Manager at Wintergreen Resort since 2025, alongside a role as Director of Ski Operations there since 2015. Former Director Of Operations at Wintergreen Resort (2018–2025) and Assistant Mountain Manager at Liberty Mountain Resort (1999–2015). The profile headline describes building guest experiences through people, operations and innovation.
Choose the right perspective
Match the size of the person's mountain to yours, since a small local ski area and a large destination resort staff and plan operations very differently. Also ask whether their background is on the slopes side, such as patrol and grooming, or the general management side, because that shapes the advice they give.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you plan snowmaking and grooming when the early season is warm or dry?
- 02How do you hire, train and keep seasonal lift and slope staff from year to year?
- 03Which operating decisions do you make the night before a storm, and which wait until morning?
Reaching ski resort operations experts
How can I contact one of these ski resort operations experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Powder Mountain, Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Mission Ridge Ski Resort, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach ski resort operations experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
About this directory
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