Mission Statement: We are a passionate team striving to operate an industry leading property management and vacation rental business. Our mission and values are driven by a “service first” culture, resulting in owners and guests that are raving fans.
Values: Do The Right Thing – Spotlessly Clean & Well-Maintained Homes – Create Raving Fans
Owners & Founders
are the Managing Directors of Stay Montana. They have over 55 years of combined hospitality and resort property management experience working and learning from great companies like Vail Resorts, Ritz Carlton, Hilton, & Marriott. They are proud of the fact they started out in positions of bellman and busser and worked their way to key leadership roles in some of the most respected companies in the hotel and resort industry. Chris and Jen were married in Moonlight Basin 18 years ago and continue to enjoy mountain life in Bozeman and Big Sky. Their combined passion for hospitality excellence and creating amazing experiences for our guests inspired the startup of Stay Montana.
General Manager - Flathead Valley
David is an avid snow boarder and has an overall passion for mountain living. He grew up in the Denver Colorado area and attended the University of Colorado Denver. David's passion for creating memorable experiences for our guests started as he worked in Breckenridge, CO for Vail Resorts and he guides his team of property managers towards that goal everyday. If you don't find David jumping into the Big Couloir, then you will sure find him mountain biking with his two dogs Keira and Zeke.
General Manager - Big Sky
Director of Owner Services
Amber has a passion for creating great experiences for our guests and owners. She grew up in Livingston, Montana and graduated from Montana State University with a degree in Accounting. Amber loves exploring this great place we call home!
Director of Administration
Ted was born in raised in LA, California. At the age of 17, he became an Eagle Scout. Ted's hospitality career has spanned 20+ years, starting in maintenance and working his way up to positions as General and Area Manager at award winning Marriott and Hilton brands in Wyoming, Montana, California and Colorado. Ted is an avid outdoors man, who loves playing games and spending time with his wife and 4 kids. In his free time you'll find Ted playing video games with his kids, building something his workshop or playing with his dogs. Ted's motto is, “It will always and forever be about people.”
Director of Marketing
With an MBA specializing in Marketing, Laura brings 15+ years of hospitality marketing experience to the Stay Montana team. Laura started her career in Tahoe, then lived in other gorgeous mountainous places such as Aspen and Telluride, Colorado before moving to Whitefish, Montana to start a family with her husband. When she’s not glued to her laptop, you’ll find Laura hiking with her pup, skiing, boating or chasing her toddler.
Business Development
Denise's love of the outdoors brought her to the Flathead Valley in the Spring of 1987. After traveling extensively she knew she had found one of the most beautiful places to live in the world. Denise owned and operated Eagle Bend Flathead Vacation Rentals from 1990-2020 before becoming part of the Stay Montana Family. In her spare time you will find Denise kayaking, floating the Swan River or hiking and XC skiing with her sidekick Scout her giant Golden Doodle.
Operations Manager - Big Sky
Originally from Maryland, Lauren obtained her associates degree in Childhood Development and Psychology. She moved to Montana in 2017 to experience a change in scenery and fell in love with the mountains. In her free time, Lauren enjoys snowboarding, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, off-roading and anything else she can do in nature. She's also passionate about visual arts and MMA. Montana has quickly become Lauren's favorite place and she loves working somewhere where she can share that experience with others.
Senior Operations Manager - Big Sky
As a Native American born in Alaska, Tamara has a great passion for the wild spectacular beauty found in the west - in Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and all over our nation’s National and State parks. Also, having spent most of her life in the South, growing up in Memphis Tennessee, home of Beale Street Blues, “Ole Man River”, Country Music and the delicious world famous barbecue, she has another passion! Tamara is here to serve all our guests quickly, efficiently and with southern hospitality and western charm. With a BA in Hospitality and Resort Management, she followed her daughter to Big Sky in May of 2021, and joined the Stay Montana family. In Tamara's free time, she enjoys the rafting, camping and the amazing music our awesome summers offer.
Operations Manager - Flathead Valley
Kim recently moved to the Flathead Valley with her husband from Tucson, AZ. As an Operations Manager for the Flathead Valley, she brings over 20 years of experience in hospitality operations, HOA management, property management and team leadership. When Kim isn’t working, you can find her traveling with her husband, working on her home projects, hosting large family gatherings, or playing with her German Shepherd, Athena. Kim is very enthusiastic and takes a lot of pride in customer service, guest experience and quality control for her properties.
Operations Manager - Bozeman
Originally from St. Louis, MO; Cory attended Missouri State University where he got his bachelors degree in Business Management. Cory spent 10 years working in hospitality in Yellowstone National Park. In 2019, he decided to move to Bozeman to pursue a year-round position in hospitality. In his free time, Cory likes to take his dog hiking, go camping, go off-roading, and cook new recipes.
Guest Services Manager - Bozeman & Flathead
Aspen is a first generation Montana native. She grew up in Montana’s favorite small town of Three Forks, and then briefly attended school at the University of Montana (go Griz!) She later studied Travel and Tourism, where she earned her certificate as a Certified Travel Agent. Travel is her passion and her second language. When she is not daydreaming about her next tropical getaway, she is exploring her beautiful home state with her infant daughter and their adventurous English Bulldog, Lola.
Guest Services Manager - Big Sky
Social Media
Alex was born and raised in Bozeman and is no stranger to Big Sky Country! Alex showcases the uncommon beauty of Montana and Stay Montana's vacation homes to an instagram following of over 15,000. Graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Communications and Business Alex learned the art of social media marketing quickly after college. We are blessed he has joined the team to share the wonder and beauty of Montana to our growing audience.
