This PodSAM is a must listen for any leader or future leader in the industry. Tune in to the first topic in our Summit Series Leadership forum where we gather top industry leaders and 10 emerging leaders to discuss approaches to "Community Relations and Key Stakeholder Engagement."

"It's now the highest priority of our organization" -David Norden, CEO Taos Ski Valley, NM

"I don't think you can be anymore focused on community relationships, it's the #1 priority for us."  -Tim Foster, Chief of Mountain Operations, Sun Peaks, B.C.

The mentors on this episode are:

• David Norden, CEO of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

• Tim Foster, Chief of Mountain Operations at Sun Peaks, British Columbia

• John Hammond, President of Sugarbush Resort, Vermont

• Tara Schoedinger, Vice President and General Manager of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Colorado

• Charles Skinner, Owner and President of Midwest Family Ski Resorts

• Facilitator: Dr. Natalie Ooi, Associate Professor for the Masters of the Outdoor Recreation Economy at CU Boulder.

• Moderator: Olivia Rowan, Publisher, SAM Magazine

For a list of all 10 mentees click here https://www.saminfo.com/the-summit-series/10212-meet-the-mentees-class-of-2022-2023