Pete Sonntag appointed as Vice President and General Manager of Sun Valley Resort

Monday, May 17, 2021

Pete Sonntag has been appointed as Vice President and General Manager of Sun Valley Resort, effective June 7, 2021. He is set to report to Bruce Fery, CEO of Grand America Hotels & Resorts. In his new role, Sonntag will be responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Resort.

Current President and General Manager, Tim Silva will remain President of Sun Valley Company and transition his focus to development and planning. Sonntag’s experience includes resort leadership roles at a number of acclaimed mountain destinations in North America, including Whistler Blackcomb and Heavenly.

Sonntag has also served as a Ski School Director at a number of resorts including Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone and Copper Mountain. He began his career in the mountains as a grounds maintenance worker at the Beaver Creek Golf Course. Joining Sonntag in Sun Valley will be his wife and three children, all of whom share a passion for the outdoors.

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