Jennifer Van Gilder
About Jennifer Van Gilder
Jennifer Van Gilder serves as the Account Director for Asia and Canada at Aspen Skiing Company, bringing extensive experience in co-operative marketing and sales leadership. With a strong background in financial analysis and a focus on international markets, she has held various roles at Vail Resorts and American Golf Corporation.
Current Role at Aspen Skiing Company
Jennifer Van Gilder serves as the Account Director for Asia and Canada at Aspen Skiing Company. She has held this position since 2021, focusing on developing and managing partnerships within these international markets. Her role involves strategic planning and execution of marketing initiatives tailored to the unique needs of the Asia and Canada regions.
Previous Experience at Vail Resorts
Jennifer Van Gilder has extensive experience at Vail Resorts, where she worked in various capacities from 2006 to 2021. She began as the Group Services Manager in Lake Tahoe, CA, before advancing to Senior Sales Manager and then Senior Regional Group Sales Manager. Her final role at Vail Resorts was as Senior Manager for International Markets, where she contributed to the company's growth in international sales and marketing strategies.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Van Gilder earned her Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University, studying from 1998 to 2002. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration at California State University-Sacramento, completing her studies from 2006 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in co-operative marketing, events, and sales leadership, particularly within the travel trade.
Specialization in International Markets
Jennifer specializes in co-operative marketing, events, and sales leadership, with a strong emphasis on international markets. She has developed significant partnerships across Asia, the UK, and Europe, leveraging her analytical and financial skills to enhance enterprise-wide operations. Her focus on international market growth aligns with her keen interest in recreational tourism and travel.
Early Career at American Golf Corporation
Before her tenure at Vail Resorts, Jennifer Van Gilder worked as the Assistant General Manager at American Golf Corporation from 1999 to 2005. This role provided her with foundational experience in management and operations in the hospitality sector, further informing her later career in tourism and travel.