Alterra Mountain Company has hired Dee Byrne as the new president & COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows (SVAM) based in Olympic Valley, CA, effective immediately. Byrne will be responsible for operations, driving profitability and evolving the destination on a global scale. She will report to Mark Brownlie, COO, Mountains, Alterra Mountain Company.
Byrne has worked in the ski industry for over 30 years and has held positions across mountains and brands. She joined SVAM in 2011 as managing director of its snowsports schools and ski teams and was promoted to vice president of Skier Services in 2017 where she was responsible for overseeing guest experience, ski and snowboard teams, ski and snowboard schools, competition services, ticketing/contact center, non-ski activities, and mountain hosts. Byrn also serves on multiple Boards of Directors and is an advisor to PSIA on national and divisional levels and received its PSIA/AASI’s National Distinguished Service Award in April 2020.
“In her time at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Dee has repeatedly demonstrated her ability to lead by example during times of transition and challenge,” said Mark Brownlie, COO, Mountains, Alterra Mountain Company. “A respected leader inside and outside of the resort, Dee’s approach has helped to build trust, transparency and collaboration between resort teams, as well as within the greater Squaw and North Lake Tahoe community.”
“I am incredibly grateful that my path has led me to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows as Tahoe and its people are very special. The opportunity to lead this iconic destination as we enter this transformational era is a great honor,” said Byrne. “We have an incredible and collaborative team, which includes the collective resources of Alterra Mountain Company that will continue to provide support as we expand our commitment to delivering superior guest and employee experiences.”
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