Big Sky Resort Announces Top Leadership Transition

After nearly three decades leading Big Sky Resort, President and Chief Operating Officer Taylor Middleton will step down from day-to-day responsibilities on October 1, 2024. Current Big Sky Resort General Manager Troy Nedved will succeed him, assuming both President and COO positions. Middleton will continue to serve the company in a new strategic and advisory role.

Boyne Resorts President and CEO Stephen Kircher announced the transitions, applauding the long tenure and broad experience of both leaders, who each began their careers with Big Sky Resort as seasonal employees. Middleton's first job with Big Sky Resort was 43 years ago as a Huntley Lodge desk clerk; Nedved, a National Powder Eights ski champion, started as a ski instructor in 1995.

"As I reflect on Taylor's remarkable career, his wise, long-term vision has played a pivotal role in Big Sky Resort's trajectory,” said Kircher. “His leadership has consistently focused on the betterment of the resort and the surrounding community, leaving an indelible mark on the region. Taylor has led with enthusiasm for the mission and love for what Big Sky is and what it can and will be."

Kircher said he expected Nedved to continue and expand Middleton's legacy. "We have consistently seen Troy's adeptness at building and retaining teams, as well as his skills as a strategic and organizational thinker. I know his deep experience in guest service and operations and his genuine passion for mountain sports and the Big Sky community will serve him well as the resort's new President."

"I'm honored to take on this new role and build upon the strong foundation Taylor has established," said Nedved. "Our team is committed to enhancing the guest experience and further solidifying Big Sky's position as a world-class mountain destination."

Alongside the top leadership transitions, Kircher announced structural leadership changes: "In order to support our substantial growth in both size and aspirations, the resort’s General Manager role will evolve into two specialized leadership positions: General Manager: Hospitality and General Manager: Mountain Experience." Kircher said this change will bring a higher level of focus to all aspects of the guest experience on the mountain and within hospitality operations—lodging, food and beverage, and retail.

"These new positions will allow us to focus more deeply on specific aspects of our operations," Nedved explained. "By specializing our leadership, we can ensure that every facet of the guest experience receives the attention and expertise it deserves."