Elizabeth Howe is the Chief Operating Officer at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), where she has served since 2022. She brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in ski area operations, including as Chief Operating Officer at Mountain Capital Partners in Durango, Colorado, which owns and operates resorts across the western United States and internationally. Elizabeth previously held executive roles at both Vail and Telluride, where she developed deep expertise in purpose-driven leadership, organizational efficiency, project management, and exceptional customer service. She is currently pursuing her MBA at the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys skiing, biking, and spending time with her son, a student at Colorado State University.
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