Development & Community Relations Director: Kim Stravers
Kim moved to Mammoth in December 2005 and has been part of MLTPA from the very beginning, becoming involved after writing a story about the Ranch Road gate issue for Powder magazine. She currently heads up the Foundation's communications department and is MLTPA's primary grantwriter. In a previous life Kim was a longtime staff writer and editor for action-sports magazines such as Bike, Powder, and SG: Surf*Snow*Skate Girl, and she continues to contribute to the publishing universe through her local business, The TypeRighter. Kim also has managed and helped to launch a number of online publications, and uses that skill set to continually develop and maintain the MLTPA website. When she's not cuddling with her laptop you can find her trail running, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, finding a good spot to take a nap in the grass, or falling off of her mountain bike.
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Operations Director/Board Secretary: Lara Kirkner
A 2003 graduate of UC Berkeley, Lara has been a full-time resident of the Eastern Sierra since she was handed her diploma. After working for local publications The Mammoth Times and Mammoth Sierra Magazine for five years as a writer, copy editor, editor, and general jack-of-all-trades, Lara decided to take on a new challenge and came to work for MLTPA as its Operations Director in June 2008. She continues to put pen to paper as a freelance writer for local and national publications. A lover of the great outdoors, Lara's biggest recreational passion is riding anywhere she can on her mountain bike, but she also enjoys skiing, snowboarding, hiking, camping, and more! When it comes to "down time" you'll most likely find Lara wrapped up in a good novel or working on her own children's book.
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GIS Coordinator: Justin Mulbay
Justin has been a resident of Mammoth Lakes since the summer of 2005, after earning his bachelor's degree in geography, recreation, and parkland administration at the University of Wyoming, then continuing on to get his MBA. He has held GIS positions with the Wyoming State Geological Survey and the University of Wyoming, and currently serves as the Mammoth Community Water District GIS Coordinator in addition to his position with MLTPA. He enjoys downhill biking, snowmobiling, and snowboarding...when he's not in the hospital because of them.
Data Manager: Chuck Megivern
Chuck Megivern moved to Mammoth Lakes in 2002 after graduating from the University of Vermont with a bachelor's degree in political science. He has been a ski patroller at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area since moving to the Eastern Sierra and continues to do so when not working for MLTPA. Chuck's primary role at MLTPA is the field collection and development of GIS data. Though most of his time is spent in the field with GPS units or at the office working on the computer, he has been known to tackle more diverse projects such as bike lane painting. You'll frequently find him telemark skiing at the resort or in the backcountry on his days off. When he's not in ski boots, he spends as much time as possible backpacking, climbing, and riding his mountain bike.
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Data Systems Manager: Colin Farrell
Colin grew up alpine racing the icy slopes of New England. After graduating from Colorado College in 1998 with a B.A. in international political economy, he opted to travel in lieu of starting medical school. Colin taught multi-level English in Quito, Ecuador, for a year before he was lured back to the States by a passion for skiing. After two winters of ski instructing at Vail and Telluride, Colin made Mammoth his permanent home in 2003 and started the multimedia business On Point Productions, which has produced multiple feature-length ski and snowboard films and numerous promotional Web and television spots for local and statewide clients (including MLTPA). At MLTPA Colin manages the Foundation's data systems, making sure their information and archives are always organized, accessible, and secure. Colin likes to ski -- a lot. He'll often travel to Argentina or Chile in search of the endless winter. The best way to pass the time between winters? On a mountain bike, of course.
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Graphics Coordinator: Linsey Duddridge
Linsey recently moved to Mammoth Lakes from Santa Barbara, where she managed her family's ski shop. As Graphics Coordinator for MLTPA, she develops marketing collateral and other image-based materials. Linsey has done design for numerous companies, including Patagonia and Mountain Air Sports. Linsey's been visiting Mammoth as a vacationer for as long as she can remember. Now a permanent resident, she's quickly becoming involved in the community and is always up for adventure, whether on the mountain or in front of her Mac. While taking a break from "geek land," you can find her skiing in the park, on the hill, or making a mess of paint on a canvas.
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Special Projects Coordinator: Kristy Williams
Seventeen years after moving to Mammoth to "take a season off," Kristy is a bona fide lifer. Working in Mammoth Mountain's marketing department for 12 years, she primarily managed events, sponsorship, and promotions. After a stint as a stay-at-home mom, Kristy is back in the workforce. Along with working part-time for MLTPA, she co-owns local concierge business Mammoth Executive Services. When she's not working you can find Kristy very involved in local organizations that support education and children's programming, from Mammoth Elementary School to Girl Scouts, Little League, and AYSO. She is a founding Board member of the Mammoth Schools Now Education Foundation. Kristy cherishes time with her family and sharing Mammoth with husband Robert and kids Allie and J.J., whether on foot, bike, boat, sled, skis, or snowboard.
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