Big Sky Community Organization
Meet The Team
Meet Madeleine
Madeleine was raised in Tennessee and graduated from Vanderbilt University before discovering Big Sky while taking a summer off from teaching high school and middle school French in Memphis. Like so many other in our community, she fell in love with the mountains and never looked back.
After earning a master’s degree in French and Francophone Studies from Colorado State University, Madeleine returned to Big Sky and spent the next 20 years building a career in hospitality at Big Sky Resort, where she most recently served as General Manager of the Huntley Lodge.
From living abroad in France to serving on the Parks District Board, Madeleine brings a unique blend of global perspective and deep local commitment to BSCO. Outside of work, she finds her greatest joy in soaking up everything Big Sky has to offer — whether its Nordic skiing, gardening, spending time at the lake with her husband and two girls, or exploring the trails with her dogs.

Meet Liv
Originally from Bend, Oregon, Liv grew up on the rivers and in the mountains with her family. After graduating from Gonzaga University in 2014, she moved to Big Sky for what she thought would be a seasonal role at The Summit Hotel at Big Sky Resort. However, the endless outdoor opportunities and vibrant mountain culture turned her short-term plans into nearly a decade-long career at the resort. Over her tenure there, Liv rose through the ranks, ultimately serving as the Senior Manager of Brand Experience.
After serving as a member of the BSCO Board of Director for two years, Liv joins the BSCO Leadership Team as the Director of Development + Communications. Outside of work, Liv enjoys spending time in the mountains with her husband (Kirby), twins (Milo + Scarlett) and their pup (Crux).

Meet Marco
Born and raised in New England, Marco fell in love with Greater Yellowstone after visiting family in the area. The picturesque land surrounding Big Sky, river access, and skiing made the decision to call home here easy. Marco brings years of experience in arboriculture and building trails as well as his talents as a photographer to the Big Sky Community Organization team. When not at work in the park on the trails or at BASE, Marco can be found skiing, rock climbing, fishing, and out hiking and biking with his wife and dog.

Meet Eileen
Originally from Indiana, Eileen moved to Montana in 1998 to attend Montana State University. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Health Promotions, she worked for non-profits including Eagle Mount and Young at Heart in Bozeman, MT. Eileen received her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from Midwestern University in 2006 and worked as an OT for 16 years specializing in acute care, neuro rehabilitation, and outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation. Eileen has called Big Sky, MT home since 2011 and enjoys exploring the surrounding rivers and mountains with her husband and 2 dogs.

Meet Whitney
After serving as the CEO of the Big Sky Community Organization for four years, Whitney is shifting his focus to support the 2025 Resort Tax Bond and the organizational leadership transition. As the CEO of BSCO, Whitney led the organization through significant growth in serving the Big Sky community. Under his leadership, BASE was opened to the public in March 2022 while completing the needed fundraising for the community and recreation center. Shortly thereafter, the ALL OUT for Parks and Trails campaign was launched securing nearly $6M for renovating the Community Park.
Prior to moving to Big Sky from Asheville, NC in March 2021, Whitney served as the Executive Director of the North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) for the prior 14 years. During his tenure, he significantly diversified and grew NCOBS to be the largest and most programmatically and financially successful Outward Bound school in the US. While leading NCOBS he also founded and twice served as the Executive Director of the Outward Bound Services Group, a member driven marketing and sales organization.
Apart from his career, Whitney enjoys recreating in the mountains or on the water. He is passionate about skiing, cycling, hiking, and paddling and is a fan of live music. He and his wife, Lindsay, have five children living and thriving in different parts of the US.

Meet Sara
Sara comes to BSCO with 17 years of non-profit experience in Membership and Development for the conservation organization, Montana Environmental Information Center. Sara and her husband, son and dog have been visiting Big Sky for many years to ski, hike and bike, and made the move official in the Winter of 2018. She is excited to be a part of the Big Sky community and helping people connect with the amazing recreational opportunities this special place has to offer.

Meet Sadie
Sadie grew up in a Townsend, Montana and found her passion for community events at 9 years old after helping her mom with monthly summer community celebrations and art shows. After earning her degree in Missoula and a brief adventure in Colorado, Sadie found her way back to the beauty of southwest Montana. Now a proud member of the BSCO team, she’s thrilled to engage with the community and create meaningful opportunities to make Big Sky an even better place for residents and visitors alike!
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Meet Misty
Misty’s journey began in the scenic landscapes of Washington State, where she grew up exploring its diverse regions. A proud graduate of Washington State University in 2016, Misty embarked on her professional career in Vancouver, WA, diving into the rewarding field of case management.
After dedicating four years to helping others in this role, Misty’s life took a joyful turn when she met her husband, Colson. The two tied the knot in May 2023. Just a little over a month later, Misty and Colson embraced a new adventure, relocating to the breathtaking surroundings of Big Sky, MT, where they now enjoy the serene mountain lifestyle.
Misty joined the Big Sky Community Organization in December 2023 and found herself transitioning through the roles, later accepting a role as the BASE Operations Manager no longer than a year later. She’s extremely grateful and overjoyed to be part of the Big Sky Community Organization.

Meet Carson
Carson grew up in central Washington state, forming a love for the mountains and the outdoors at an early age through family camping trips and the urge to constantly be moving and exploring. Since graduating with a degree in Recreation from Western Washington University in 2018, he has bounced around to various beautiful places, until finding a community and sense of belonging that always draws him back to the Greater Yellowstone area. He has worked at all levels of the camping and outdoor education industry and is excited to bring that experience and continue his journey at BSCO as the Youth Programs Manager. In his free time, he loves to backpack, play music, and see where the next fork in the trail will take him.

Meet Steven
As BSCO’s Recreation Coordinator, Steven oversees all of the pickup sports and seasonal leagues. He grew up in Charlottesville, VA and taught 4th and 5th grade for ten years in North Carolina and Colorado. He has been living and working in Big Sky since April of 2023 with his wife (Lexi) and two dogs (Otter and Murphy). In his free time, Steven enjoys being on the trails, playing sports, and helping out in the community.

Meet Cristina
Cristina was born and raised on the stunning coast of Lima, Peru, where her love for adventure and exploration began. Traveling across Peru with her family, she developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, landscapes, and languages. This passion led her to earn a degree in Translation and Interpretation, becoming fluent in English, Portuguese, and Italian.
In 2021, eager for a new adventure, Cristina moved to Big Sky and instantly fell in love with its mountains and welcoming community. She started working with local businesses and in the summer of 2023 joined BSCO as a BASE Action Coordinator. Through dedication, exceptional customer service, and a strong commitment to the community, she earned a promotion to Front Desk Manager in 2025.
Cristina is grateful for the opportunities she has received and is excited to continue making a positive impact in in the community she now calls home.
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Additional BSCO Staff Members
Bill Malholtra – Parks, Trails + Facilities Manager
Justin Allison – Parks, Trails + Facilities
Mark Davidson – Parks, Trails + Facilities
Jared Perley – Parks, Trails + Facilities
Ted McClanahan – Parks, Trails + Facilities
Holly Studt – Crail Ranch Coordinator
Annie Rudolph – BASE Program Assistant
Olivia Slatton – BASE Action Coordinator
Patrick Daly – BASE Action Coordinator
Claire Hoadley – BASE Action Coordinator
Jacob Oglevie – BASE Building Attendant