Matt Skinner
CEO
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As CEO of the Colorado Flights Alliance, Matt Skinner leads efforts to create economic sustainability and growth for Colorado’s western slope through air service and corresponding support programs. With more than 20 years’ experience in travel & tourism, resort communities and public service, including work in six countries, Skinner has an established track record of success and a heartfelt dedication to the regions in which he has lived and worked.
Tom Watkinson
Director of Communications & International
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After growing up in Telluride and returning home from college, Tom became a rafting, jeeping and snowmobile guide for Telluride Outside. After almost 10 years of guiding, and over 30 years of living in Telluride, Tom made the career change of going to work for Telluride Ski Resort where he spent 11 years in PR. Tom’s passion for this community, town and box canyon shows as he has raised a family and served on town council here in Telluride.
Jamie Mawhorter
Montrose Airport Guest Services Manager
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Jamie was born and raised in Southern California, but has always had a love for the mountains. Her dad moved to Montrose in the early 80s, and she graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a BS in Marketing and has worked in the hospitality industry in both hotels and restaurants. She and her husband moved to Montrose in 2002 where they raised their two daughters. Jamie joined Colorado Flights and the Telluride Tourism Board in 2021. She and her guest services team at the Montrose Regional Airport (including Nala, the pup ambassador) enjoy welcoming guests to our beautiful area.
Jean Frankenstein
Programs and Office Manager
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Jean came to Telluride in the summer of 2005. She raised two daughters here and has worked as an administrator for Colorado Flights Alliance for many years. Besides working for the organization, Jean also works for the Telluride Ski and Golf Club and as a gardener during the summer months. Jean enjoys hiking, golfing and skiing and even more so if she’s doing these things with her daughters.
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