Name:
Dan Raedeke
Department/ Title:
President
Best Part Of Wild Mountain Is:
The employees and the guests
Hobbies:
Skiing, Sailing & Hunting
Favorite Food:
Lobster
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
 
Favorite vacation Spot:
 
Favorite Quote:
 
Name:
Amanda (Amy) Frischmon
Department/Title:
Vice President
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
The family atmosphere & great guests
Hobbies:
Skiing, travel, camping, waterskiing
Favorite Food:
Pasta
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Cordon, France in the French Alps
Favorite vacation Spot:
Moonlight Basin or Lembongan Island, Indonesia
Favorite Quote:
"Success is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Albert Schweitzer
Name:
Kevin Starr
Department/Title:
General Manager
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
1998
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
The diversity of our great guests; those that come once a year, and of course, the regulars you get to know well. The great team we have, from the seasonal team, at the top, all the way down the pyramid to our full-time team. The ever changing environment and variety of things to do. When you're tired of one season or task, you have something different, just around the corner, or down the street.
Hobbies:
Time with family, playing hockey, skiing, & working on projects around the house
Favorite Food:
My Wife's homemade pizza. (including the crust) Especially when we get to build our own personal pan pizza's
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Every state in the good O'l USA
Favorite vacation Spot:
Florida
Favorite Quote:
"No one is taller than the last man standing."
Name:
Mike Kelly
Department/Title:
Vice President/ Boat Captain
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
1981
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
Fun, Exciting, something different all the time.
Hobbies:
Skiing, snowboarding, scuba diving, tennis, waterskiing
Favorite Food:
Turkey Dinner
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Salt Lake City, UT
Favorite vacation Spot:
Snowbird
Favorite Quote:
"Pain is just weakness leaving the body."
Name:
Dave Lindgren
Department/Title:
Mountain Manager
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
1983
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
The Variety
Hobbies:
Outdoor Activities
Favorite Food:
Shrimp
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Venice, Italy
Favorite vacation Spot:
Florida
Favorite Quote:
"If you want to change something in your life. You need to change something in your life."
Name:
Ryan Ramaley
Department/Title:
Ski Area Night Supervisor / Boat Captain
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
1987
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
Working with all the friendly staff and guests
Hobbies:
Sailing, snowboarding, skiing
Favorite Food:
Dean's Prime Rib
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
New Zealand
Favorite vacation Spot:
Key West
Favorite Quote:
"Are you going to drive this boat threw that little opening?"
Name:
Jim Koski
Department/Title:
Controller
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
1999
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
Winter
Hobbies:
Alpine skiing, Water skiing, Golf
Favorite Food:
Teppanyaki
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Wengen, Switzerland
Favorite vacation Spot:
Summit County, Colorado
Favorite Quote:
"Nuts" General Anthony McAulifte Cuting Commander 101st Airbornne December 1944
Name:
Julie Johnson
Department/Title:
Office Manager/ Sales Team
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
2005
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
The Staff!!!
Hobbies:
Walking, spending time with my girls, listening to the MN Twins and country Music
Favorite Food:
Shrimp & raspberries
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Fiji
Favorite vacation Spot:
Europe
Favorite Quote:
"One day at a time."
Name:
Denny Cunningham
Department/Title:
Waterpark Group Coordinator & Birthday Party Host, Snowsports Schoo Director
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
1997
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
4 seasons of fun
Hobbies:
Skiing, Biking, architectural drafting
Favorite Food:
Chicken Quesadillas and Taco Salad
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Haven't found that "one" place yet, but the search sure is fun!S
Favorite vacation Spot:
Winter Destination
Favorite Quote:
"It is often the quiet gesture which carries the most signifigance-the one which suddenly directs the symphony"
Name:
Tim Rassmussen
Department/Title:
Maintenance
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
1997
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
The variety
Hobbies:
Fishing, ATVing, motorcycling
Favorite Food:
Steak
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
 
Favorite vacation Spot:
 
Favorite Quote:
 
Name:
Lee Samuelson
Department/Title:
Maintenance, Boat Captain
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
2004
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
The Riverboats
Hobbies:
Motorcycling, skiing, boating
Favorite Food:
Cheese Curds & Tabassco, Dinty Moore & White Castle
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Alaska, USA
Favorite vacation Spot:
Colorado Skiing
Favorite Quote:
"I'll be back." Terminator

Name:
Dona Lammert
Department/Title:
Bookkeepper/ Sales Team
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
1997
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
skiing and my co-workers
Hobbies:
Skiing, art, painting
Favorite Food:
Italian
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Sistene Chapel
Favorite vacation Spot:
Steamboat, CO
Favorite Quote:
"I wish I had a dollar for every time I spent a dollar, because then…yahoo! I'd have all my money back." -Jack Handy
Name:
Ron Bader
Department/Title:
Head of Security
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
1984
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
Snow Tubing!
Hobbies:
Work
Favorite Food:
Junk Food
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
 
Favorite vacation Spot:
 
Favorite Quote:
 
Name:
AnnMarie Campeau
Department/Title:
Wildwood manager
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
2000
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
The working environment
Hobbies:
Show horse, shoot trap, coach and play softball
Favorite Food:
 
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Hawaii
Favorite vacation Spot:
Cable, WI
Favorite Quote:
"If you dance you pay the fiddler."
Name:
Dean Schuster
Department/Title:
Food & Beverage Director
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
2005
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
The outdoor atmosphere
Hobbies:
Fishing, Wild Hockey, Texas Hold 'Em, Raising my German Shepards
Favorite Food:
Chicken Parmesan
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Italy
Favorite vacation Spot:
Kauai, Hawaii
Favorite Quote:
"Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me."
Name:
Wendy Lee
Department/Title:
Advertising/ Web Designer
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
2005
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
The variety
Hobbies:
Skiing, Hiking, Painting, Canoeing, Camping, Museums
Favorite Food:
Taco Salad
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Japan
Favorite vacation Spot:
Bowman's Beach on Sanibel Island
Favorite Quote:
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." - Degas
Name:
Jack VanSoelen
Department/Title:
Maintenance
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
1996
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
flexible hours
Hobbies:
playing on computers
Favorite Food:
 
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
 
Favorite vacation Spot:
 
Favorite Quote:
 
Name:
Gary Lance
Department/Title:
Chalet Maintenance
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
2005
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
The friendly attitude of all the employees
Hobbies:
Woodworking, Video editing
Favorite Food:
 
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve in Belize
Favorite vacation Spot:
Placencia, Belize
Favorite Quote:
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
Name:
Carol Swanson
Department/Title:
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
2000
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
Everyday is different . Winter has one set of daily activities. Summer has us going in many different directions. In-between seasons we start all over.
Hobbies:
Kayaking, Tennins, Hiking, Crochet and Cross Stitching, Reading, Photography, of course I ski every now and then
Favorite Food:
 
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Switzerland
Favorite vacation Spot:
Colorado & Northern Minnesota
Favorite Quote:
Don't put off until tomorrow, what can be done today.

Name:
Stephannie Kelley
Department/Title:
Sales Team
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
2008
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
Every day is different!
Hobbies:
Snowboarding, running and being out on the boat in the summer.
Favorite Food:
Pasta, rice, frozen grapes and ice cream.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Switzerland and New York
Favorite vacation Spot:
Alaska
Favorite Quote:
If at first you don't succeed try try try again.

Name:
Aaron Grote
Department/Title:
Manager
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
 
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
You are surrounded by people having fun!  There's a lot of reward in helping people have a great day.
Hobbies:
Food, staying in shape, bad jokes.
Favorite Food:
Aaron's Super Southwest Burger
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
The Mediteranean
Favorite vacation Spot:
Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Favorite Quote:
"Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching."
  - Thomas Jefferson
Name:
Nate ?Radar? DePoppe
Department/Title:
Management Team
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
July of Twenty-Aught-Nine
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
The people working here are awesome
Hobbies:
Chasing walleyes, panfish, deer, pheasants, ducks, and geese.
Favorite Food:
Turkey
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
South America for a waterfowl trip.
Favorite vacation Spot:
Anywhere with woods, lakes and very few people.
Favorite Quote:
Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for.

Name:
Laura Houliston
Department/Title:
Sales Team
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
Sept. 2009
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
The staff is awesome! :)
Hobbies:
Reading, Camping, Canoeing, Hiking, Lounging, Scrapbooking, Attempting to cook
Favorite Food:
My boyfriend's spaghetti
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I can't pick just one: Australia, Paris, Equador, or the Carribean
Favorite vacation Spot:
London, England!
Favorite Quote:

"I see myself as a huge fiery comet, a shooting star. Everyone stops, points up and gasps "Oh look at that!" Then - whoosh, and I'm gone... and they'll never see anything like it ever again, and they won't be able to forget me - ever. "

GOTTA LOVE JIM MORRISON!!!!!!!!!!
Name:
Amanda O'Phelan
Department/Title:
Group Sales/Event Corridiantor
Been With Wild Mountain Since:
September 8th, 2009
The best part of Wild Mountain Is:
The family atmosphere and of course the skiing.
Hobbies:
Skiing, playing anything with my boys, and riding horse.
Favorite Food:
Pizza
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I would go to Italy.
Favorite vacation Spot:
The beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior
Favorite Quote:
Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... get on your way.
Dr. Seuss

Name: Dirk Anderson
 
Department/Title: Snowsports School and Water Park Coordinator
 
Been With Wild Mountain Since: 1996
 
The best part of Wild Mountain Is: Sharing my love for skiing, adventure, and fun with the great guests and super staff members at Wild Mountain.
 
Hobbies: Skiing, Golf, Mountain biking,Water skiing, Tennis, yadda, yadda, yadda, doing anything with my kids, and soon, sailing!
 
Favorite Food: Can you say Lasagna!  Sushi and lobster aren't a bad second choice.
 
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Today I am thinking Fiji!  Tomorrow it will be British Columbia!
 
Favorite vacation Spot: Haven't been to a bad one yet, but give me a mountain, cover it with snow, and I'll be just fine!
 
Favorite Quote:  Someone once said, " Don't put off til tomorrow what you could be doing today !"  So get out here and have some fun!