Brundage Mountain Resort Names Two New Directors in Key Leadership Positions
Brundage Mountain Resort is filling two key director-level positions with highly qualified internal candidates.
Dustin Johnson – Director of Mountain Operations
The independently-owned ski resort has chosen Dustin Johnson as its new Director of Mountain Operations. Johnson brings more than 25 years of ski resort experience to the position. Johnson’s work history includes roles in lift maintenance, terrain park management and events. He has applied his vast skills at Bogus Basin, Tamarack, Little Ski Hill, and most recently, as Brundage Mountain’s lift maintenance supervisor.
“Dustin’s background and experience makes him a great fit for this position,” says Brundage Mountain Resort General Manager, Ken Rider. “Even more important to the Brundage Mountain team are his communication and leadership skills, his high standards and his dedication to the guest experience.”
“Daily employee and guest interaction will be at the forefront of my focus so I can use that feedback to strategically improve our operations,” says Johnson.
Tom Owen – Director of Finance
Tom Owen is joining the director ranks as Brundage Mountain’s new Director of Finance. Owen is a CPA with a Masters degree in accounting and a certificate in Ski Area Management. His previous work includes leadership positions at a Big 4 accounting firm. Owen most recently served as Brundage Mountain’s Finance and Accounting Manager, where he successfully implemented efficient work processes, modeled revenue forecasts and demonstrated great motivational and leadership qualities.
“I am thankful for the opportunity to contribute to the Brundage Team in a new way,” says Owen. “I look forward to supporting Brundage’s vision to enhance the guest and resort experience.”
“Brundage Mountain is embarking on an important phase of growth and progress,” says Rider. “Tom is exactly the type of person we need on our leadership team. He’s highly skilled, he has vision, and he understands what makes Brundage special to our guests and our communities.”
Background: Brundage Mountain Resort is steeped in Idaho history and offers a charming, accessible local vibe. Brundage has been providing a high-value, family-friendly skiing experience for more than 60 years.
Known for the “Best Snow in Idaho”, Brundage Mountain is blessed with more than 320 inches of base area snow annually, which creates a consistently satisfying mix of bluebird and powder days throughout the winter season.
Future improvements at the independently owned resort will expand the on-site recreational experience and complement the endless adventure-based experiences on the vast Payette National Forest in Brundage Mountain’s backyard, all while preserving and enhancing the attributes that make Brundage a true Idaho original.
