Alterra Mountain Company Announces the Retirement of Dee Byrne of Palisades Tahoe in California
2024年5月10日 - 3:15AM
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Alterra Mountain Company announces the retirement of Dee Byrne,
President & COO of Palisades Tahoe in California. Dee has
worked in the ski industry for over 40 years, the last 13 of them
spent at Palisades Tahoe.
After holding numerous positions across prominent mountains and
brands, Dee joined Palisades Tahoe in 2011 as the Managing Director
of Snowsports Schools and Ski Teams. She was subsequently promoted
to Vice President of Skier Services in 2017, responsible for
overseeing the Guest Experience, Ski and Snowboard Teams, Ski and
Snowboard Schools, Ticketing/Contact Center, non-ski activities and
Mountain Hosts and then to the position of President & COO in
2021. In addition to her leadership role at the resort, Dee serves
on multiple Boards of Directors and received PSIA/AASI’s National
“Distinguished Service Award” in April 2020.
During her tenure, Dee ushered the Palisades Tahoe team through
a number of transformational moments with her thoughtful leadership
and sharp thinking, including the resort’s meaningful name change,
the much-anticipated installation and opening of the Palisades
Tahoe Base to Base Gondola connecting Palisades and Alpine, the
successful implementation of reservation-based parking to enhance
the guest experience and address significant traffic issues, and
the 22/23 winter season’s record-breaking snowfall and its
operational challenges that accompanied it. Dee’s leadership also
led to the execution of two extraordinarily successful FIS World
Cup events, as well as a variety of special events, concerts with
acclaimed headliners to crowds of thousands, and millions of happy
skiers and riders.
“During her time at Palisades Tahoe, Dee’s reputation as a
strategic, thoughtful, and caring leader has earned her the
deserved respect of her team and in the community in which she has
gracefully managed through significant events throughout her
career,” said Mark Brownlie, Chief Operating Officer, Alterra
Mountain Company. “Dee will be very missed at the resort and
amongst the company’s leadership. We are grateful that Dee will be
an integral part of this leadership transition.”
“It’s been such an honor to work alongside the team and lead
Palisades Tahoe. I look forward to the days ahead knowing the
resort is in good hands with the current outstanding leadership
team and dedicated employees who will continue to advance Palisades
Tahoe,” said Dee Byrne, President & COO, Palisades Tahoe. “I
plan to stay in the Tahoe area and focus my time on giving back to
this wonderful community, while being an avid guest at this
world-class and beloved mountain.”
“During my time as president at Palisades Tahoe, I quickly
learned to respect Dee’s thoughtful approach and strong leadership.
Like so many others in the industry, our company, and the broader
community, Dee’s impact on me is positive and enduring, and I join
everyone in thanking her for her many dedicated years of service
and friendship,” said Ron Cohen, Executive Vice President, Alterra
Mountain Company.
Dee will remain in her position through the transition to a new
President & COO. Alterra will begin the search process
immediately for a new President & COO of Palisades Tahoe who
will oversee all operations, enhance the employee and guest
experience, while continuing to build and strengthen community
relationships, and drive profitability of the destination.
About Alterra Mountain
Company
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round
mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation,
and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering
access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the
world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared
love of the mountains and adventure, the company has brought
together some of the world’s most aspirational brands, including:
Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth
Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley
in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont;
Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue
Mountain in Ontario, Canada; Crystal Mountain in Washington;
Schweitzer in Idaho; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain
Resort in Utah; CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures and Mike
Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia. Also included in the
portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and
maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada, Aspenware,
the ski industry leader in technology services and e-commerce, and
Ski Butlers, the global leader in ski and snowboard rental
delivery. For more information, please visit
https://www.alterramtn.co/.
About Palisades Tahoe
Voted by the Wall Street Journal as the best ski resort in the
United States, Palisades Tahoe is Lake Tahoe's largest premier
resort destination spanning 6,000 skiable acres across eight peaks,
now linked by the Base to Base Gondola. Hosting the 1960 Winter
Olympics and housing esteemed Olympic and World Cup athletes, the
resort enjoys an average annual snowfall of 400 inches, boasting
Lake Tahoe's longest season. Referred to as the Spring Skiing
Capital®, the resort offers skiing and riding through Memorial Day.
The Village at Palisades Tahoe hosts year-round events,
entertainment, and a plethora of bars, restaurants, and boutiques.
Ski at Palisades Tahoe like never before with the Ikon Pass,
granting access to 50+ top ski destinations. Visit the website or
call 1.800.403.0206 to learn more. You can also visit Instagram,
Twitter, Facebook, and Vimeo.
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