On June 1, 2017

Okemo gets new director of culinary services

Willie Dunn’s Grille at golf club featured for summer

LUDLOW—Okemo Mountain Resort welcomes Ashley Elicker as its new director of culinary services. She will oversee all aspects of the resort’s culinary operations on a year-round basis.
Originally from New Canaan, Conn., Elicker graduated from Middlebury College, in Vermont. She earned her MBA from the University of Virginia and completed the French Culinary Institute’s Classic Culinary Arts Program.

“Ashley brings an excitement and knowledge of the culinary arts that will forge Okemo ahead of expectations and continue our quest to provide a culinary experience which is on par with our snow quality and resort experience,” said Okemo VP and General Manager Bruce Schmidt.

During the summer, two restaurants feature popular alfresco dining as well as air-conditioning: Coleman Brook Tavern at The Jackson Gore Inn and Willie Dunn’s Grille at Okemo Valley Golf Club.

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