Alexa Abrahams | MountainGuard Alexa joined MountainGuard as an account executive in September 2024, bringing a strong background in risk management and a pas- sion for the ski industry. A Penn State graduate in risk management and actuarial science, she began her career at Prudential Financial, earning her FSA and MAAA designations. During the pandemic, she followed her love of skiing to Montage Deer Valley, then spent several years in hospitality in Park City, managing recreational pro- grams and ski shop operations. Today, as an account executive, Al- exa leverages her diverse background to deliver exceptional service and tailored risk management strategies, helping clients thrive in a dynamic environment. alexa.abrahams@amwins.com Tristan Bates | PistenBully Tristan Bates is a sales rep for Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles with 18 years of experience in a snowcat, including terrain park groom- ing at resorts like Heavenly and Palisades Tahoe, Calif.; Thredbo, Australia); and Park City and Woodward Park City, Utah, where he also managed grooming and snowmaking. He’s worked alongside top industry names like Brandon Dodds, Charles Beckinsale, Reu- ben Cameron, and SPT, and has been involved in major events like Nike Chosen, One Hit Wonder, Dew Tour, and X Games. Now on the sales side, Tristan is all about sharing the knowledge passed down to him, supporting operators, and helping grow the next generation of great park builders. Michael L. Bettera | Effective Edge Michael Bettera is the founder and CEO of Effective Edge and found - er of LVL Up Academy, bringing more than 37 years of experience in the mountain resort industry. A kung fu master, he leads with a strategic vision focused on innovation, risk management, and signa- ture products that elevate the guest experience and drive measur- able results. Over the years, he has built and managed global resort projects like the X Games, Dew Tour, Red Bull Cubed Pipe, Forum projects, global Burton Stash parks, Adventure Slopes, The Yearly Leadership Retreat, The Streets at Seven Springs, and Peace Park for Woodward, and collaborates with over 100 resort programs global- ly. Known for delivering forward-thinking, sustainable terrain strat- egies, Michael helps Effective Edge partners stay ahead of industry shifts and define “what’s next in our ever changing environments.” With an East Coast work ethic and West Coast mentality, he blends executional grit with a pulse on innovation, tech, culture, and beard grooming. His work centers on creating shareable participant ex- periences that fuel community connection and drive new visitation across all seasons. mike@effectiveedge.com
2018 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Keystone’s parks were the training grounds for bronze medalist Mark McMorris. Throughout his career, Nick worked closely with a number of athletes including Torstein Horgmo, Red Gerard, and Halldor Hellgason. After almost 10 years at Keystone, Nick returned to the East Coast and joined the Prinoth team as a demo operator. Today, with almost 20 years of operator experience, he supports resorts across the North, Southeast, and Midwest. Since 2021, Nick has been a course builder for the FIS World Cup event at Killington, Vt. timothy.boggs@prinoth.com Parker Bohon | The Blade Dive Having found snowboarding in the Southeast’s Appalachian moun- tains, during high school Parker Bohon became infatuated with the idea of traveling west. Combining his passion for action sports and living that lifestyle, Parker cut his teeth within iconic terrain park pro- grams such as June Mountain, Calif., Park City, Utah, and Thredbo, Australia, laying the foundation for leadership opportunities, over- seeing terrain park and progression programs at Mt. Bachelor, Ore., and Woodward Copper, Colo. As the creator and host of The Blade Dive Podcast, Parker is diving into the idea of a cultural revamp and advocation for the industry and its people. Parker is currently the risk manager at Mt. Bachelor. parkerbohon@gmail.com
Elliot Cone | PistenBully Regional Manager at PistenBully USA with 30 years of Event and Terrain Park construction. Been around the world thrice, seen all 50 states, ate on $1000 China but love some paper plates. ECone@ pistenbullyusa.com
Jeremy Cooper | Boyne Resorts Jeremy Cooper is an accomplished terrain park builder and designer. He has worked with resorts across the country and internationally, from Mammoth Mountain, Calif., to Falls Creek, Australia. Currently, he is VP of mountain sports development for Boyne Resorts. There, he oversees terrain parks, MTB parks, and adventure activities, and facilitates mountain operations-related capital improvement proj- ects across Boyne’s portfolio of properties. Jeremy was recognized with a SAMMY Leadership Award in 2024. He reflexively launches into interpretive dance whenever Madonna’s “Vogue” comes on the radio. jeremy.cooper@boyneresorts.com Brian Demarest | PistenBully Brian started snowboarding at Stevens Pass, Wash., back in 2000 and took his first job working in the terrain park before becoming a cat driver shortly after. From there, he started helping in the shop during the summer seasons and eventually took a job as a full-time mechanic at Stevens Pass. After that he took a role at Mt. Bachelor, Ore., as a park cat operator and became the head pipe cutter for three seasons. Brian now works full-time as the SNOWsat/Pro Acad-
Nick Boggs | Prinoth Nick Boggs began his snowsports career in his home state of West Virginia at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. In 2012, Nick moved to Col- orado and joined the terrain park team at Keystone Resort, which was regularly ranked a top 5 park in the country. Leading up to the
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