Beth Ganz, our Vice President of Public Affairs and Sustainability, was recently selected as one of the 2016 "Top 25 Most Powerful Women" in Colorado, named by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce. When asked what this recognition means to her, Beth said, "It is thrilling to be recognized with such an amazing group of leaders. I spent much of my life working on issues that affect women and promote women’s empowerment, so this has even more meaning." Her advice to young women starting in their careers is to think about their skills, abilities and interests so they can articulate them well and see the impact they have through those skills on others. "The sooner any of us can recognize the true impact we can have on others, the greater our contribution will be," Beth reflected.

Please join us in congratulating Beth on this prestigious recognition. You can read more about this accomplishment here. And, you can learn more about Beth below.

    Name: Beth Ganz
    Job Title: Vice President, Public Affairs and Sustainability
    Location: Broomfield
    How Long Have You Been With Vail Resorts? 8 ½ years

 

THE ESSENTIALS

What on-mountain activity do you enjoy most? 
Skiing!

What quote sums up your personal motto? 
Help create a just, compassionate and inspiring world.

Tell us about your proudest achievement. 
The opportunity to see those who I’ve mentored, helped or impacted in some way, achieve something meaningful to them.

If Hollywood were to make a movie about your life, who would be cast as you? 
Tina Fey would make it hysterical!

If you were to host a dinner party and could invite people, living or in history, who would make the guest list? 
Jon Stewart, Governor Ann Richards, my brother, Barbara Jordan, Cesar Chavez – and my husband because he’d be really upset to miss that!　

Surprise us. What’s one epic thing that most people don’t know about you? 
As a kid, I was an expert marksman.

Congratulations! You won the lottery. What would you splurge on? 
Bringing friends and family from around the country to come ski this winter.

If you were to cash in frequent flier miles tomorrow, where would you book a trip? 
Italy.

We’d never find you without your…Smile and a laugh.

What is your Experience of a Lifetime? 
Following my seven-year-old down the hill and when we stop he says, "Mommy did you see that – that was awesome!"

OUR VALUES

Do Good | Describe a meaningful volunteer experience you’ve had in your life. 
As a family, we shopped to buy gifts for kids in my son’s school whose families did not have the resources to buy holiday presents. Watching the compassion and enthusiasm my son had to help find the right gift for another "five-year-old boy who likes to play sports" was tremendous.

Have Fun | Tell us about the most fun you’ve had in the past year. 
A first tracks powder day at Vail under bluebird skies after a three day snow storm – truly an Experience of a Lifetime!