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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RED Mountain Appoints New President to Continue Fierce Independence and Authentic Mountain Vision
Headshot: Howard Katkov Headshot: Mark Schroetel ROSSLAND, British Columbia, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RED Mountain Resort, one of North America's last great independent ski resorts, today announces a major leadership transition that marks both the culmination of a 22-year legacy and the beginning of a bold new era. After more than two decades at the helm, Howard Katkov, RED's long-time CEO who has successfully led RED's strategy of growth to preserve the resort's fierce independence without disenfranchising the community of Rossland, will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer. Katkov will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board, ensuring that RED's ethos remains intact. Simultaneously, Don Thompson, President of RED Mountain Resort, will also transition out of his executive role while remaining an active member of the board. Following an extensive international search, RED is proud to welcome Mark Schroetel as its new President, effective July 6, 2025. With over 30 years of resort and industry leadership, Schroetel has a proven record of helping ski areas thrive—while staying true to their soul. 'For 22 years, I've poured my heart into this mountain,' said Howard Katkov. 'Not to build a cookie-cutter resort, but to protect something real. RED stands for independence, character, and community. I couldn't pass that legacy to just anyone. In Mark, I see someone who gets it—who understands that RED's success lies in its authenticity, not in conforming to the status quo. I'm thrilled to support him as we take RED into its next chapter.' A Career—and a Calling—25 Years in the Making Schroetel brings a rich and diverse background to RED. He served for 15 years as General Manager of Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania, where he oversaw a full-scale redevelopment of the resort. Later, he spent 8 years as General Manager and CEO at Utah's Powder Mountain, North America's largest skiable resort by acreage, where he helped define a differentiated skiing experience focused on preservation over profit. But for Schroetel, RED is more than a career move—it's personal. 'I've always been drawn to the Kootenays,' said Schroetel. 'In fact, I brought my dad here for his 60th birthday and returned to RED as a reward for completing my first year as a GM over two decades ago. When this opportunity came up, it felt like destiny. During a recent visit, my wife looked at me and said she's never seen me so happy in the 16 years we've been together. I responded, 'This is where I belong.'' 'I'm incredibly honored to join the team at RED and can't wait to put down roots in Rossland. This is more than a job—it's a commitment to community, to authenticity, and to keeping the dream of independent skiing alive." The Road Ahead Under Katkov's stewardship, RED has achieved legendary status: one of the Top 10 largest ski resorts in North America, with 3,850 acres of unspoiled terrain, nearly 3,000 feet of vertical, and legendary tree skiing across five peaks. RED has also embraced its next evolution as a true four-season destination, launching new summer experiences and deepening its ties to the local community. Most notably, the resort will officially open its highly anticipated Gravity Logic designed lift-accessed RED Mountain Bike Park on June 21, further demonstrating Katkov's vision to make RED a world-class mountain playground in all seasons. Schroetel's appointment is the next step in that evolution—ushering in a future built not on acquisition or homogenization, but on independence, innovation, and respect for the mountain and the community of Rossland. Media Contact:Chella Levesque | Chella Levesque Inc. | chella@ | 604.961.9185 About RED Mountain Resort: Fiercely independent and proudly rooted in Rossland, BC, RED Mountain Resort is Western Canada's oldest ski resort and one of North America's largest, offering 3,850 acres of terrain, nearly 3,000 feet of vertical, and legendary tree skiing across five peaks. Just minutes from the U.S. border in the Kootenays, RED blends rich heritage with bold innovation—including in-bounds cat skiing and a new lift-accessed bike park—making it a true four-season mountain playground with authentic mountain-town charm. About RED Mountain Homes: RED Mountain Homes was born from a deep commitment to stay true to the culture, roots, and spirit of RED Mountain Resort and Rossland. A collection of neighbourhoods located in and around the base of RED Mountain, minutes from Rossland's historic downtown, 30 minutes from Trail Regional Airport, and a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Spokane International Airport, each RED Mountain Homes development will offer access to the lifts for year-round mountain adventure and walkable, pedestrian-oriented streets. RED Mountain Homes was created for those who share the community's love of mountain living. Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
Forbes
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
La DoubleJ Channels The Power Of Sisterhood With Its New Collaboration
Iman for La DoubleJ x (RED) Milan-based fashion brand La DoubleJ has partnered with (RED), the organization co-founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver, on an exclusive capsule collection, with 100% of the profits being donated to (RED). JJ Martin & Laura Brown for La DoubleJ x (RED) Entitled, 'Coupe Rose' the collection is made up of bestsellers, cue the Lake Como crafted Better Than Your Boyfriend's Shirt and the Pull-Up Shorts, made from fil coupé, along with the Mini Foulard in 100% Italian silk, of course. Noma Dumezweni & Peyton Dix for La DoubleJ x (RED) Now available from the La DoubleJ website, the line has been designed by women, for women, and on the project, J.J. Martin, founder and CEO of La DoubleJ, says it 'perfectly represents my goals at La DoubleJ which is to not only offer women 100% made in Italy product that makes them feel joyful and fabulous, but also gives them an opportunity to raise their vibration and expand their consciousness.' Lake Bell for La DoubleJ x (RED) She continues, 'I'm so grateful to (RED) and my dear friend Laura Brown for this opportunity. The fact that so many women eagerly came out to support and energize this co-creation is a beautiful reflection of the DoubleJ Sisterhood at work,' which aims to connect, to amplify, and create community. Angela Hicks & Hong Thaimee for La DoubleJ x (RED) In a celebration of womanhood, there's a host of suitably fabulous women, including (RED) supporters and friends of La DoubleJ, including Iman, Noma Dumezweni, Laura Brown, JJ. Martin, Lake Bell, Busy Philipps, Anne V, Mychal Bella-Bowman, chef Hong Thaimee, Mickey Sumner, Micaela Erlanger, Peyton Dix, Marisol Thomas, Dee Poku, and Angelica Hicks, who all feature in a supporting campaign that's been designed to raise awareness around the collaboration and the cause. Jennifer Lotito & Mickey Sumner for La DoubleJ x (RED) Jennifer Lotito, President and COO of (RED), says, 'We couldn't be prouder to launch this exciting new partnership with La DoubleJ – a female-founded, female-led brand beloved by so many.' AnneV & Marisol Thomas for La DoubleJ x (RED) On the solidarity of sisterhood she shares, 'The collection is not only bright, beautifully made and supports the fight, it has also been pivotal in bringing together so many influential women to show solidarity and support for this critical fight, which is exactly the kind of heat and energy this work needs right now.' Micaela Erlanger & Mychal-Bella Bowman for La DoubleJ x (RED) Lotito continues to witness the challenges first hand from withdrawals of funding to gender inequalities and discrimination, 'I have just returned from Kenya where I met many of those on the front lines: doctors, nurses, community outreach workers, and the story was the same in every place - 'these cuts will kill us.' It's a travesty, and it galvanizes the work (RED) does,' she says. 'It also underlines the gratitude we have for La DoubleJ, and other fashion partners including Savas, Nomasei, AHLEM and Roxanne Assoulin, for stepping-up and stepping-out in support. We love seeing fashion serve as a cultural force to drive change,' proving that fashion can stand for something greater. Dee Poku & Busy Philipps for La DoubleJ x (RED) See more on
Time of India
12-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
NTPC Lara's girl empowerment mission fosters dreams
RAIPUR: NTPC Lara's Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) is shaping futures and building confidence among 40 young girls from nearby villages, as part of its flagship CSR initiative aligned with the national "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" campaign. Now in its sixth year—and fourth at NTPC Lara—the programme runs from May 17 to June 13, offering a unique blend of academic and life skill training to girls aged 10–12 from local government schools. Held during summer vacation, the programme includes interactive lessons in Hindi, English, Mathematics, and Environmental Science, along with sessions on yoga, hygiene, computer literacy, dance, drama, public speaking, and self-defence. Eminent women role models inspire the participants—this year, Pussore Tehsildar Neha Upadhyay spoke about achieving goals through determination. The impact is already visible. Participant Roshni Sao dreams of becoming a doctor to serve her remote village. Sakshi Chouhan wants to join the police force, and Sunaina Nishad aspires to be a teacher. NTPC Lara stands beside them as a catalyst for their ambitions. CMD Gurdeep Singh and RED Pradipita Kumar Mishra personally interacted with the girls, offering encouragement and sharing experiences. Even after the workshop ends, NTPC Lara stays in touch with participants through follow-up initiatives.
Fashion Network
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
La DoubleJ and (RED) launch limited edition ‘Coupe Rose' collab capsule
Italian luxury fashion house, La DoubleJ, and (RED) – the organisation co-founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver – have teamed up to launch a new limited edition 'Coupe Rose' capsule collection, with all profits donated to (RED). Aiming to 'deliver life-saving programs to women and girls in vulnerable communities', it's available from 12 June via La DoubleJ's webstore, it includes the bestselling Better Than Your Boyfriend's Shirt and Pull-Up Shorts in fil coupé and the Mini Foulard in Italian silk. It comes with a campaign featuring 'supporters and friends of La DoubleJ', including Iman, Noma Dumezweni, Laura Brown, La DoubleJ's founder and CEO JJ Martin, Lake Bell, Busy Philipps, Anne V, Mychal Bella-Bowman, chef Hong Thaimee, Mickey Sumner, Micaela Erlanger, Peyton Dix, Marisol Thomas, Dee Poku, and Angelica Hicks. They're helping to raise awareness around the collaboration as (RED) said 'the fight against AIDS faces unprecedented challenges and the extraordinary progress to date – and the lives of many — are in jeopardy. Recent withdrawals of funding, gender inequalities, discrimination, marginalisation and gender-based violence put women and girls at an increased risk for HIV representing 44% of all new infections'. JJ Martin said: 'A project like this perfectly represents my goals at La DoubleJ which is to not only offer women 100% made in Italy product that makes them feel joyful and fabulous, but also gives them an opportunity to raise their vibration and expand their consciousness.' To date, (RED) has generated over $785 million for the Global Fund, helping more than 325 million people.
Fashion Network
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
La DoubleJ and (RED) launch limited edition ‘Coupe Rose' collab capsule
Italian luxury fashion house, La DoubleJ, and (RED) – the organisation co-founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver – have teamed up to launch a new limited edition 'Coupe Rose' capsule collection, with all profits donated to (RED). Aiming to 'deliver life-saving programs to women and girls in vulnerable communities', it's available from 12 June via La DoubleJ's webstore, it includes the bestselling Better Than Your Boyfriend's Shirt and Pull-Up Shorts in fil coupé and the Mini Foulard in Italian silk. It comes with a campaign featuring 'supporters and friends of La DoubleJ', including Iman, Noma Dumezweni, Laura Brown, La DoubleJ's founder and CEO JJ Martin, Lake Bell, Busy Philipps, Anne V, Mychal Bella-Bowman, chef Hong Thaimee, Mickey Sumner, Micaela Erlanger, Peyton Dix, Marisol Thomas, Dee Poku, and Angelica Hicks. They're helping to raise awareness around the collaboration as (RED) said 'the fight against AIDS faces unprecedented challenges and the extraordinary progress to date – and the lives of many — are in jeopardy. Recent withdrawals of funding, gender inequalities, discrimination, marginalisation and gender-based violence put women and girls at an increased risk for HIV representing 44% of all new infections'. JJ Martin said: 'A project like this perfectly represents my goals at La DoubleJ which is to not only offer women 100% made in Italy product that makes them feel joyful and fabulous, but also gives them an opportunity to raise their vibration and expand their consciousness.' To date, (RED) has generated over $785 million for the Global Fund, helping more than 325 million people.
