Smugglers' Officers and Directors

Corporate Management

One of Smugglers’ primary strengths is its core management team. The dedication, high energy level, and people-oriented, hands-on management style has enabled Smugglers’ Notch to continually grow and improve its high quality level of service. This team oversees a growing workforce that exceeds 1,000 people in total during the Winter, Summer and Fall seasons combined. This summary sets forth information concerning the present leadership team of Smugglers’ Notch Management Company, Ltd.

William P. Stritzler, Managing Director, has been with Smugglers’ Notch since 1987. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Stritzler was employed by AT&T for thirteen years and held a number of senior marketing positions before becoming Corporate Vice President in charge of mergers, acquisitions and new business ventures, reporting to AT&T’s President. From 1960-74 he was employed with Wells Fargo & Company in San Francisco where he was a Vice President of the bank and President of the information system subsidiary.

Robert F. Mulcahy, President & CEO, began in 1969 as Comptroller at Stanmar. With increasing responsibilities for Smugglers’ Notch added to his duties, he moved to Vermont in 1980 to take over management of the Resort. Currently as President, he is in charge of all operations. He is an active member of the National Ski Areas Association and the Vermont Ski Areas Association, serving as Associate Chairman. He also was employed for three years with the international CPA firm of Ernst & Young.

Mark R. Delaney, Vice President, joined Smugglers’ in 1978 after obtaining a BS degree in Recreation Management. As Vice President of Corporate Development, Mark is responsible for coordinating all planning and development activities from the research stage through permitting, design, construction, environmental compliance and energy management. He also serves as the Resort’s liaison with state and local government.

Keith R. Glover, Vice President, has been actively involved at Smugglers’ Notch for over 30 years. Keith joined the Resort’s staff as Food & Beverage Manager in charge of the Base Lodge and the Village Restaurant. Throughout his Smugglers’ career, he has been responsible for various operating departments, including housekeeping, maintenance, grocery store and ski shops. Presently, he is responsible for the Consumer Division and Vacation Marketing and Sales.

Peter Delaney, Vice President of Village Guest Experiences, joined the Smugglers’ Management team in 1982, after obtaining a BS degree in Recreation Management from the State University of New York at Cortland. His responsibilities include activities, aquatics, maintenance, guest reception, transportation, grounds, housekeeping, safety and security. In addition, Peter is tasked with designing and implementing new programs for vacationers at the Resort.

Brian L. Stevens, Chief Financial Officer, has been with Smugglers’ Notch since 1990. Brian is in charge of establishing and maintaining the financial objectives and policies of the company. Beginning his career in public accounting in 1977, he served as Comptroller of an international ski company for seven years and has been a CPA since 1980.

Lisa M. Howe, Senior Business Advisor, joined her father, Bill Stritzler, and the rest of the Smugglers’ team during Summer 2002 to assist in the development and implementation of the long-term plans for the Resort. Lisa holds a master’s degree from the University of Chicago where she studied Economics and has spent 12 years as a business consultant and marketing director in the United States, Japan and Europe. She moved to Vermont with her husband and three children in 1998.