Aaron Crouse
About Aaron Crouse
Aaron Crouse is the Senior Manager of Talent Strategy at Woodward, with extensive experience in talent management and operations across various companies.
Current Role at Woodward Global
Aaron Crouse serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Strategy at Woodward Global, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for aligning talent programs across four business units, impacting 2,000 employees with an emphasis on engagement, retention, and inclusivity. He collaborates closely with stakeholders to ensure that these talent programs are effective, innovative, and culturally relevant.
Previous Role at Woodward Mountain Centers
Before his current role, Aaron worked at Woodward Mountain Centers as the Regional Manager of Talent Strategy from 2021 to 2022. During his 8-month tenure, he built and developed a small, high-performing team to support and scale enterprise initiatives.
Career at Vail Resorts
Aaron Crouse has extensive experience at Vail Resorts, where he served in multiple roles over the years. From 2018 to 2021, he was the Talent Acquisition Manager, and prior to that, he worked as a Senior Recruiter from 2015 to 2018. Aaron started his career at Vail Resorts as the Retail Operations Manager from 2001 to 2015. In these positions, he focused on various aspects of talent acquisition and operations management in Park City, Utah.
Education and Academic Background
Aaron Crouse holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Commercial Recreation Management from Colorado State University. Additionally, he achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Westminster University. These academic credentials have provided Aaron with a solid foundation for his various professional roles.
Early Career Roles
Aaron Crouse's early career includes a variety of roles in management and customer service. He worked as the Director of Customer Service at Snow Lion Expeditions Corp from 1999 to 2001 and as Operations Manager at ProDrivers from 1998 to 1999. Aaron also held the position of General Manager at Lone Eagle Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, from 1994 to 1998 and started his professional journey as a Tour Guide at TrekAmerica Travel Ltd. from 1993 to 1994.