Economic Dynamics and Investments Transforming Mountain Resort Communities
Mon May 12
2:30 PM — 3:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time
The state of mountain resort communities is being impacted by changing demographics, aging infrastructure, housing shortages, climate change, and expanding year-round tourism to drive economic growth. The public sector (primarily municipalities), developers, and resort owners are investing hundreds of millions of dollars. The investments aim to modernize, diversify, and create resilient resort communities. The desired outcomes and the expected returns on investment are strategic to achieve success today and be relevant for the next generation.
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CEO Design Workshop
Becky has devoted her career to solving complex issues in the areas of community planning, market and economics, and development strategy. She is recognized for her work in leading communities, companies and organizations in visioning, strategic and business planning, market definition and strategy, development entitlements, land use regulations, real estate economics, facilitation and advisory services for projects throughout North America and more than a dozen…
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CEO, REE RCLCO
Adam Ducker is Chief Executive Officer of RCLCO where he leads the firm's Real Estate Economics and Management Consulting practices. He joined in the mid-1990s as an associate directly after graduate school and learned the trade with the firm. He is a recognized expert in planning for organizational growth and talent management, capital strategy, investment analysis, market and financial analysis, and marketing of real estate…
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Town Manager Town of Vail
Russell Forrest has fostered thriving mountain resort communities in Colorado over his career. He is currently the Town Manager of Vail Colorado and leading one of the largest initiatives in Vail's history to build affordable housing and redevelop the Town's ice and event center. From 2013 to 2022, Forrest worked for Gunnison County and was the City Manager for Gunnison and created a common vision…
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Chief Development Officer Alterra Mountain Company
Krista Sprenger is the Chief Development Officer at Alterra Mountain Company, a visionary leader shaping the future of mountain adventure. As a lifelong skier with extensive experience in large-scale mixed-use and hospitality development she is instrumental in transforming some of North America's most iconic destinations. Krista and team are delivering several high-profile projects, including base village transformations, resort expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and the integration of…