RUMFORD – Black Mountain of Maine’s first general manager since it was purchased by the Maine Winter Sports Center has resigned.
Terrie-Anne Bennett of Bethel resigned effective Aug. 4.
Bennett, who had served as operations manager for Maine Handicapped Skiing at Sunday River prior to coming to Rumford, said she is taking time to evaluate her goals and investigate opportunities.
One of those may be in the field of education, she said Monday.
Bennett said she presided over the staffing and training of 40 seasonal employees and three year-round employees, was involved in helping to make Black Mountain the first ski area to be tobacco free, and helped bring the first cross-country foot race to the mountain.
“We had a fantastic season. This is a gem for the community,” she said.
She also led the mountain’s organization as several million dollars was invested in a new chairlift, new lodge, and other improvements. The center bought the mountain two and a half years ago with funds from the Libra Foundation.
The primary goal of the center is to re-introduce skiing as a lifestyle in the River Valley area and to focus on creating a healthier community.
Black Mountain board member Joe Sassi said no decision has yet been made on Bennett’s replacement and referred all questions to board Chairman Roger Arsenault.
The board meets Tuesday.
Arsenault could not be reached for comment.
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