Alterra Mountain Co. Announces Appointment of New CEO Ahead of 2026-27 Ski Season
Vohs brings nearly 30 years of experience leading hospitality, real estate and technology businesses, and Alterra said he will guide resorts into winter.
- Alterra Mountain Company announced that hospitality veteran Kelly Vohs will become Chief Executive Officer on October 19, 2026, replacing Jared Smith who departed in March.
- Vohs brings nearly 30 years of experience, most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer of SafetyCulture, an operations platform used by more than 85,000 organizations and supporting 2.5 million workers.
- Earlier in his career, Vohs led operations within Blackstone's portfolio as Chief Executive Officer of LivCor and served eight years as a Green Beret with the U.S. Army's 10th Special Forces Group, completing four combat deployments.
- Vohs assumes leadership just weeks before the 2026/27 winter season begins, with Alterra Chairman Eric Resnick stating the new CEO "lived that joy and knows what it takes to deliver it."
- Headquartered in Denver, Alterra operates destinations including Steamboat Resort and Palisades Tahoe and manages the Ikon Pass, which competes with Vail Resorts' Epic Pass in the global ski market.
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Aspen Times
Alterra Mountain Co. announces appointment of new CEO ahead of 2026-27 ski season
Alterra Mountain Co., the Denver-based ski giant that owns the Ikon Pass, has announced the appointment of Kelly Vohs as Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 19. The Ikon Pass’ main competitor is Vail Resorts‘ multi-resort...
Financial Post
Business WireAlterra Mountain Company Names Kelly Vohs Chief Executive Officer
Seasoned Hospitality and Operating Leader Takes the Helm as Mountain Resorts Prepare to Open for the 2026/27 Winter Season DENVER — Alterra Mountain Company, the world’s premier mountain operating company, today announced that experienced hospitality and operations leader Kelly Vohs has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective October 19, 2026. Alterra Mountain Company today announced […]
New Alterra CEO Kelly Vohs Is a Former Green Beret Who Ran Blackstone Companies
Alterra Mountain Company, the world’s premier mountain operating company, today named experienced hospitality and operations leader Kelly Vohs its new Alterra CEO, effective October 19, 2026. Related: Alterra Mountain Co. Cuts Jobs Amid Relocation Rumors and Search for New CEO Who Is Alterra CEO Kelly Vohs? Vohs brings nearly 30 years of experience leading customer-facing, operationally complex businesses across hospitality, […]
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