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
Managing Directors
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 - Big Sky/Bozeman
Carrie brings over 19 years of hospitality and vacation rental management experience to the Stay Montana team. She started her career in the mountains of North Carolina and spent several years working in Vail and Steamboat Springs, Colorado before finally making her way to Big Sky Country. Having a career that has allowed her to live in these beautiful places and to have a role in creating amazing experiences for others has been great privilege. Carrie loves camping, fly fishing, hiking, skiing and enjoying any other outdoor adventure she can find with her two young boys and husband.
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.
Director of Administration
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. When she is not crunching numbers for our owners, Amber is usually exploring this great place we call home!
Director of Marketing
With an MBA specializing in Marketing, Laura brings 14 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 finding her husband and moving to Whitefish, Montana to start a family. When she’s not glued to her laptop, you’ll find Laura hiking, 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.
Property Manager
Property Manager
Kristina has been working in property management for 13 years and prides herself on providing excellent service. She loves spending time outdoors, especially hiking with her dogs.
Property Manager
Reservations/Concierge
Kaiya is a born and breed Maryland native with a love for adventuring and exploring new places. She spent well over 3 months on the road exploring the country before settling in Sunny San Diego where she aided in opening and serving at a top rated restaurant. Her passions for adventure soon led her to the beautiful Montana mountains where she now thoroughly enjoys the sunrises, sunsets, and crisp air as well as hiking and Nordic skiing. If you find yourself in the Big Sky area feel free to stop by the office and say hello!
Maintenance Coordinator
Ike Van Lehman is originally from Portland, Oregon. He moved to Bozeman to attend Montana State University and is a recent graduate. He enjoys spending time outside enjoying the vast amount of activities that Montana has to offer including skiing, and hiking. An avid soccer fan, Ike coordinates the maintenance efforts of the team to keep our properties in top shape for our guests.
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.
