Keystone Resort announced today Jeff Hill will become the new Director of Mountain Operations at Keystone Resort effective December 17, 2009. Hill, a ski industry veteran has served as Ski Patrol Director at Keystone Resort for 10 years and started his career as a lift operator at Keystone in 1983. In his new role, Hill is responsible for overseeing ski patrol, grooming, guest services, lifts, base area operations, snowmaking as well as Keystone’s A51 terrain park and cat skiing operations.

“I am thrilled to welcome Jeff to his new role,” said Doug Lovell, Vice President and Chief Operating Office at Keystone Resort. “Jeff brings more than 26 years of experience in the ski industry and I am certain that his leadership of the talented Keystone team will further enhance the guest experience and continue to position Keystone as a world-class resort.”

Throughout his tenure at Keystone Resort Hill has held numerous positions including Assistant Patrol Director, Patrol Supervisor, Base Area Manager, Lift Operation Supervisor and was also Ski Patrol at Arapahoe Basin. Hill also has been Head Golf Professional at the Keystone River Course for the past 13 years. Hill holds a B.S. in Education from Chadron State College. Hill will report to Doug Lovell, Chief Operating Officer of Keystone Resort.

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