Okemo Mountain Resort Announces Staff Promotions & Additions

Tim and Diane Mueller, owners of
Okemo Mountain Resort are pleased to announce staff promotions and
additions at Okemo Mountain Resort.
Michael Kraatz has been named Director of Planning and
Permitting. In his new position, he will oversee all aspects of Okemo's
real estate planning and development. Michael came to Okemo in 1985 and
was formerly Manager of Rental/Repair and oversaw Okemo's retail and food
and beverage operations. Michael will also serve as a Division Manager at
Okemo. Michael replaces Dan Petraska, Okemo's VP of Resort Development
and Planning. Dan has been with Tim and Diane Mueller for the past 30
years and will be retiring in the Fall.
Ethan Mueller has been promoted to the position of Assistant
Director
of Operations where he will oversee Okemo's Cutting Edge Learning Center,
Racing and Mountain Services departments. Ethan has worked in many phases
of Okemo's operations including grooming, snowmaking, lift operations,
rental/repair and culinary services.
Jay Beardsley has been promoted to the position of Director of
Facilities Maintenance. He has been with the Okemo since 1990 and most
recently served as the Assistant Facilities Manager. Jay will oversee all
aspects of the resort's four-season building and condominium maintenance,
along with all of the base facilities and on-mountain buildings.
Tom Spelas has been promoted to the position of Exterior Assistant
Facilities Manager. Tom came to Okemo in 1985 and has served as the
Traffic Control Supervisor and most recently as the Solitude Village
Property Manager. Tom brings his extensive experience in carpentry and
property management to his new position.
Kristi Richardson has been promoted to the position of Interior
Assistant Facilities Manager where she will oversee all interior aspects
of the Building Maintenance Department, as well as the new Jackson Gore
Inn. Kristi has been with Okemo since 1990 and has held the position of
Administrative Assistant Facilities Director since 1993.
Rick Alexander has been promoted to the position of Facilities
Manager at Okemo's new Jackson Gore Inn. Rick has working in several
different departments including Mountain Operations, Snowmaking, Lift
Operation and most recently as the Manager of Okemo's Rental and Repair
Shop. Rick also serves as Okemo's Safety Director.
Richard Goodrich has been promoted to the position of Night
Facilities Manager. He will oversee all aspects of the evening
maintenance of the buildings and condominiums. He has worked in the
Facilities Department since 1996.
Chris Saylor has been named Snow Stars Manager and will oversee
Okemo's children's ski and snowboard program. Chris previously worked as
a Snow Stars Supervisor and brings his experience with children and
teaching to the Snow Stars Center.
Additions:
Chris Doyle has been hired as Okemo's Advertising/Marketing
Manager. He brings experience from resort and agency operations to his
new position.