RIDE WITH MATT
A fun Q & A with Stratton ’ s President and COO , Matt Jones about golf , fall foliage , mountain biking , and much more !
STORY BY BENJAMIN LERNER • PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT
Stratton President and COO Matt Jones and his family have been enjoying everything the resort and region offer in the summer during his first year here at Stratton Mountain , and he ’ s looking forward to the fall foliage experience . Throughout his time at Stratton , Jones has gone above and beyond to connect with all members of the greater Stratton community . On “ Ride With Matt Day ,” Jones joined a group of Stratton team members and locals at the Stratton Mountain Bike Park , and spent time riding with them on the trails . Jarad Golitko , a 20- year Stratton employee and avid mountain biker , joined the group , remarking , “ Matt has a passion for biking and the skills to match . His authenticity and ability to make executive-level decisions are key to having a successful bike park experience here at Stratton , which focuses on fun , family , and progression .” In the weeks leading up to the Fall season , Jones spoke with Stratton Magazine about his first year at Stratton , the Stratton Mountain Bike Park and golf courses , and what he ’ s looking forward to enjoying with his family at Stratton this Fall .
Q : What motivated you to go on the mountain bike ride with both staff and locals , and why is it important to be accessible to the community as President of Stratton ?
A : The suggestion came from our team and I loved the idea . We are in the business of fun , and one of the best ways to connect with staff and our guests is on the chairlift and joining the activities we love . That ’ s the kind of environment where we get real , authentic feedback , which is so important . It ’ s much more comfortable for
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