Vail Resorts’ Executive Chairman and Former CEO Rob Katz Named to Colorado Business Hall of Fame When Vail Resorts introduced the Epic Pass in 2008, people called the company and its CEO, Rob Katz, crazy for offering such unprecedented access to its ski resorts for a previously unheard-of price. Yet, the Epic Pass went on to completely transform the ski and ride industry – and the spirit of innovation behind its start remains part of the […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 23, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Executive Rob Katz and Wife Elana Amsterdam Donate $2.66 Million to Boost Mental Health in Mountain Towns The Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust, led by Vail Resorts executive chairperson Rob Katz and New York Times bestselling author Elana Amsterdam, is stepping up its support for mental health initiatives in North American mountain communities. The couple recently donated $2.66 million with aims to bolster mental and behavioral health programs in 12 mountain towns, including 10 where Vail Resorts operates. […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 2, 2024 0 Comments
Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust Awards $2.16m in Grants to 10 Organizations Advancing Racial Equity in Mental and Behavioral Health Investment provides resources to organizations working to eliminate barriers to mental and behavioral health in communities of color The Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust today announced $2.16 million in grants to advance racial equity in mental and behavioral health. The grants were awarded to 10 nonprofit organizations serving BIPOC communities across the country. The grantees – a mix of national and […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 11, 2022 1 Comment
Former Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz Addresses Overcrowding and Takes Responsibility for Staffing Shortages The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast has been given a recording of former Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz’s acceptance speech at the NSAA awards dinner last month. Katz was receiving the Industry Impact Award for 2022. Related: Rob Katz, Vail Resorts CEO Addresses Current Racial Unrest | Admits Personal Failings in Addressing ‘Overwhelmingly White’ Sport Katz used his speech to address […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 6, 2022 12 Comments
Former Vail Resorts CEO ‘Change-Maker’ Rob Katz Honored With 2022 Industry Impact Award The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) honored change-maker Rob Katz (Vail Resorts, CO) with the 2022 Industry Impact Award; and honored ski industry leader Win Smith (Sugarbush, VT) with the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award. Recognition of these two individuals took place Saturday, May 14, at the association’s National Convention and Tradeshow in Nashville, TN. Related: Vail Resorts’ Rob Katz Donates […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 16, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Resorts’ Rob Katz Donates $32.5 Million to Local Charities | Almost $4.9 Million in Grants to Advance Mental Health Care and Support Racial Justice Efforts Vail Resorts yesterday announced that Executive Chairperson Rob Katz has exercised stock appreciation rights (SARs), and will be making a charitable donation of 100% of the net proceeds he received. After withholding shares for payment of the exercise price and taxes, Katz received 98,209 shares of Vail Resorts stock from the SARs exercise. Based on the net proceeds from the sale of […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 16, 2021 1 Comment
Vail Resorts Has a New CEO as Rob Katz Steps Aside Kirsten Lynch, previously chief marketing officer for Vail Resorts, was yesterday appointed chief executive officer and elected to the Company’s board of directors. Her predecessor, Rob Katz, was appointed executive chairperson of the board and will remain fully active and engaged in Vail Resorts’ key strategic decisions and priorities. Additionally, Ryan Bennett, previously vice president of marketing, lift revenue, was named […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 3, 2021 1 Comment
Vail Resorts Expands Youth Access Program Across 11 North American Cities to Inspire Next Generation of Skiers and Snowboarders Nonprofit partners receiving $560,000 in grants from Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust in advance of 2021/22 winter season Vail Resorts and the company’s CEO, Rob Katz, via his family foundation, today announced 11 organizations receiving approximately $560,000 in grants as part of an ongoing commitment to increase youth access to outdoor recreation. Each of the nonprofit partners work to support youth […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 2, 2021 4 Comments
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