BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) at present introduced Kenny Thompson, Jr. would be part of as the corporate’s first Chief Public Affairs Officer. In the newly created position, Thompson will oversee authorities relations, group relations, communications, sustainability and the corporate’s social duty platform, EpicPromise.
“Kenny shares our company’s values, including Do Good, Do Right and Be Inclusive, and has a proven track record of fostering strong public-private partnerships to advance important work,” stated Kirsten Lynch, CEO of Vail Resorts. “I am excited to welcome him to the team and value his expertise and passion for social impact, corporate responsibility, sustainability and advocacy.”
Thompson brings 20 years of public affairs expertise to Vail Resorts, together with 4 years with the Obama White House, the place he served as Director of Message Events for Vice President Joe Biden, Senior Advisor to United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk, and Special Assistant and Advance Lead for President Barack Obama.
For the previous 9 years, Thompson has labored in exterior affairs for PepsiCo, in Washington D.C., most just lately as the corporate’s Vice President of External Affairs targeted on stakeholder engagement. Through the pandemic, he led a $7 million group partnership program that spanned 15 U.S. cities to help health-related wants and financial revival applications.
In 2020, Thompson was chosen to serve on the Biden – Harris Transition as Private Sector Liaison the place he supplied strategic and administration oversight of the interplay with the non-public sector.
“I am thrilled to be joining Vail Resorts during such an important moment in the company’s history,” stated Thompson. “More now than ever, corporations are having a meaningful impact on their communities and society in general. I am inspired by the important work Vail Resorts is doing through its bold programs like EpicPromise, Commitment to Zero and the Epic for Everyone youth access initiative. I look forward to partnering with communities to amplify programs like these as well as identify and drive forward other shared goals.”
Currently, Thompson serves on the Board of Trustees at Texas Christian University and the Board of Advisors on the Georgetown Institute of Politics. In 2021, Thompson was appointed by President Biden to serve as a Commissioner on the President’s Commission of White House Fellowships. In 2022, he was awarded the Washington Business Journal’s Diversity in Business award.
“Everyone who lives, works, and plays in the mountains has shared goals, whether it be – building great communities, pursuing sustainable tourism, being good stewards of the environment, investing in affordable housing, creating a more inclusive sport, fighting climate change, or expanding access to mental health services,” continued Lynch. “With a focus on collaboration and partnership, this new role and function will ensure a proactive and integrated approach to championing these bold goals and fostering strong partnerships in our communities.”
Thompson will be part of Vail Resorts on Dec. 5, 2022, and serve on the corporate’s government staff reporting to CEO Kirsten Lynch.
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SOURCE Vail Resorts, Inc.
