Tamarack Resort Appoints Kara Finley As Chief Operating Officer

Tamarack Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Kara Finley as chief operating officer (COO). In her new role, Finley is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of all resort operations, with a strong emphasis on enhancing employee and guest experiences and driving profitability.

Finley will continue to serve as Tamarack’s chief financial officer, where she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in managing the financial health of the resort. Her professional experience includes nearly 20 years in the private sector, where she excelled in leading mergers and acquisitions, conducting internal audits, and managing operations for various national and international companies.

“Tamarack Resort is thrilled to have Kara step into the role of chief operating officer,” said Scott Turlington, president of Tamarack Resort. "Her exceptional qualifications, dedication to our mission, and impressive track record as CFO have positioned her perfectly to lead our operations to new heights. We are confident she will bring innovative strategies and a fresh perspective to enhance our resort's offerings."

Finley expressed her enthusiasm about the new role, stating, “I am incredibly excited to take on this challenge as COO. My commitment to ensuring Tamarack's operational excellence remains unwavering, and I look forward to working alongside our talented team to create memorable experiences for our guests. Together, we will continue to build on the strong foundation we have established.” 

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Finley is a certified public accountant and serves on several non-profit boards. A lifelong skier and water sports enthusiast, she is passionate about fostering a vibrant community at Tamarack Resort.

Tamarack Resort is America’s only ski, golf, and lake resort. The independent, all-season destination is situated on 3,600 acres, located 90 miles north of Boise, Idaho. Within its master- planned community, Tamarack offers recreation, real estate, vacation rentals, event space, and a vibrant alpine-style village. The winter brings 2,800 feet of vertical on 1,530 acres of skiable terrain in addition to Nordic and snowshoe trails. In the summer, the resort is home to golf, mountain biking, ziplining, hiking, rafting, and watersports on Lake Cascade.