MONTPELIER, VT - JULY 29, 2026 — Vermont Business Magazine recently recognized Bolton Valley’s CEO and Board Chair Lindsay DesLauriers, Killington’s President and CEO Mike Solimano and Jay Peak’s President and CEO Steve Wright as three of Vermont’s ninety-one most influential business leaders of 2026.
The annual list recognizes individuals nominated by readers for their leadership, innovation and impact across Vermont’s business community.
“Steve, Lindsay, and Mike have certainly had a positive impact on Vermont’s ski industry—and business community as a whole,” said Ski Vermont President Molly Mahar. “In addition to leading their own teams, they’ve done an exceptional job partnering with other local businesses and participating in and collaborating with their surrounding communities. Their leadership style is an example of the collaborative culture Vermont is known for, and what sets us apart as a year-round destination, and we’re proud to see their work acknowledged.”
DesLauriers, Solimano and Wright join a list that spans health care, financial services, tourism and the nonprofit sector — underscoring the role Vermont’s ski industry plays in the state’s broader economy. All three also serve on the Ski Vermont Board of Directors, with Steve Wright holding the position of Chair.
The full 91 Influencers of 2026 list is available at vermontbiz.com.
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Media Contact:
Bryan Rivard, Director of Communications
Ski Vermont (Vermont Ski Areas Association)
Bryan@skivermont.com | 802-223-2439
About Ski Vermont
Ski Vermont (Vermont Ski Areas Association) is a private, not-for-profit trade association founded in 1969 to support the prosperity and sustainability of Vermont’s ski industry. Ski Vermont represents 22 alpine and 23 cross-country member resorts across Governmental Affairs, Marketing and Public Affairs, and serves as an ambassador for tourism in Vermont, where skiing and snowboarding are the official state winter sports. The top ski state in the east and among the top destinations in the US, Vermont boasts world-class snowmaking quality, coverage, and efficiency, a wide variety of terrain, and a profound historical impact on the sports of skiing and snowboarding.
