Tahoe TAP hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway sit down with Trent Poole, the new Vice President and General Manager of Heavenly Mountain Resort, for a conversation about his arrival in Tahoe, his vision for the resort, and what’s ahead for one of the region’s most iconic mountains.

Poole stepped into the role in May, just ahead of Heavenly’s summer operations, bringing nearly two decades of experience with Vail Resorts. He joined the company in 2005, beginning his career in finance before moving into leadership positions at Mad River Mountain, Jack Frost Big Boulder, and most recently Hunter Mountain in New York.

At Hunter, Poole oversaw major lift upgrades, snowmaking investments, and guest-focused initiatives that resulted in the largest improvement in guest satisfaction in the resort’s history. His background in resort operations, infrastructure projects, and team development brings a wealth of experience to Heavenly as it looks toward the future.

A graduate of Ohio University, Poole is making the move west with his wife, Lisa, and their two children. Outside of the resort, the family enjoys camping and exploring national parks. Now, he’s focused on building on Heavenly’s legacy while strengthening the mountain’s relationship with the South Shore community.

The conversation also includes an exclusive announcement from Poole — a first look at news that hadn’t yet been shared through Heavenly’s official media channels.

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