July 26, 2007
Hi Folks,
Please let me introduce myself. My name is Dave Riley and I'm the new Chief Executive Officer of Telluride Ski and Golf Resort.
This is the first of many blogs which I will post. I encourage everyone to participate frequently by posting thoughtful comments on this new online community and I look forward to our digital dialog!
First, I'll give you a little background on me. After growing up in Missouri on a cattle ranch, I moved to Colorado because of the high-quality skiing. The first year I attended Colorado Mountain College which is just down the road from Aspen. Subsequently, I attended Mesa State College in Grand Junction. After graduating from MSC, I worked at several ski resorts: Keystone Resort, Colorado (3 years), Jackson Hole Resort, Wyoming (3 years), Angel Fire Resort, New Mexico (3 years) and Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort, Oregon (14 years). My wife, Noreen, and 11 year old daughter, Alex, are joining me in Telluride in a few weeks. We're very excited to be here and view this as a long-term commitment.
But enough about me - I want to learn about you!
Being the new kid on the block, I would really appreciate your insight, ideas, and assistance. Think of it this way, you have an opportunity to help shape the priorities at this wonderful resort. To start the ball rolling, in this blog I'm asking for you to please answer a few simple questions:
A) What are your expectations of me as Telluride's new CEO?
B) What do you like best about Telluride Ski and Golf Resort?
C) As a visitor or community member, what is the single most important thing you'd like to see improved by Telluride Ski and Golf Resort?
I'm asking you to "help me, help you". As this conversation continues, I believe we'll find that collaboration, communication, problem solving, and transparency are important values found in this blog.
Many people join me in the belief that Telluride is the most beautiful and unique alpine resort in America. But, a beautiful setting is only part of the experience. In the short time I've been in this position, I've already learned that there are some really super people in this organization who are completely committed to offering the "complete experience". We're inviting you to help us reach our potential - together.
I look forward to contributing to the best quality of life for our staff members and local community members while helping to create an unparalleled, high-quality, and unique experience for our guests. I also believe our organization needs to constantly reach high to be the ski industry leader in safety and responsible natural resource management. These are core principals and beliefs which I hold.
Please feel free to post a comment. I look forward to engaging with you in a meaningful and positive dialog! Thank you.
Kindest regards,
Dave