Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America and a POWDR company, today announced the retirement of Reservations Manager, Jane Bird, after 41 years of service. Jane graduated from Boston University with a master’s in public relations and started at Killington in 1975 season as a reservations agent. She has led the reservations department since 1988. She is looking forward to spending free time with her husband and in her weaving studio at home. She and her husband will receive a Beast 365 Year-Round Season Pass for life which they plan to use this summer swinging golf clubs at the Killington Golf Course.
“My decision to retire this year comes with mixed emotions. I came to Killington after visiting with my college ski club, I met my husband here and many coworkers who became lifelong friends,” says Bird. “These days most people don’t stay with one company through retirement but things are always changing here creating new challenges and new things to learn. I’ve had the opportunity to learn and grow at Killington and I have always been proud to work here.”
“I have had the opportunity to work with Jane for the past 8 years. She is the consummate professional and it has been my honor serving our guests with her,” says Rob Megnin, director of sales and marketing for Killington and Pico. “I wish her the best of luck in her retirement.”
“Jane has been instrumental in delivering memorable experiences to thousands of families in the last 41 years. Her dedication to the Killington team will live on in the 20 Year Club at Killington Resort,” says Judy Geiger, director of human resources for Killington and Pico. "We have created the 20 year club to recognize staff who have made a year-round commitment to working at Killington for at least 20 years. We had 39 inductees in 2017 and hope to have more in the future."
Killington Resort is currently hiring for the 2018 summer season. Apply online or visit the Vermont Department of Labor Job Fair at the Franklin Conference Center in Rutland, VT on April 25, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For information on open jobs or to apply, visit killington.com/jobs.
About Killington Resort
Killington Resort is a four season destination sitting on 3,000 acres in the heart of Central Vermont’s Green Mountains. The Beast of the East boasts 92 miles of diverse snow sports terrain spread across six peaks including Pico Mountain, served by the most expansive lift network and snowmaking system in Eastern North America. After the snow melts, Killington features an 18-hole championship golf course, the family-friendly Snowshed Adventure Center, 35 miles of mountain biking trails with expansion underway with Gravity Logic, plus 15 miles of hiking trails. The seemingly infinite après, dining, and lodging options have made Killington a world-class destination for East Coast skiers and riders for over 55 years. Killington is a POWDR company. Visit www.killington.com for more information and be social with #beast365 and #beastmtb.
Pictured: Members of the 20 Year Club with Jane Bird (middle row, far right), Mike Solimano, President & General Manager of Killington Resort and John Cumming, founder and CEO of POWDR