To date, the MTM program has had a successful impact on graduate career goals. Through practice-based, applied curriculum, international networking and industry outreach, nearly 70% of our engaged graduates are currently employed in the tourism industry.
Testimonials
Marshall Floyd
Visit Fort Collins
Visitor and Conference Service Manager
MTM Class of 2022
What is some advice you would like to share with current students and/or prospective students considering your program?
“This degree is the best decision I have ever made on a personal, professional, and academic level. I was fortunate enough to attend CSU as an undergrad and found my place in the NR Tourism program. However, the MTM program allowed me to continue unraveling the systems and processes of tourism in more detail. If you have a passion for people, the great outdoors, or even the opposite, tourism has the answers for you.”
Caroline Roush
Snowbird
Assistant General Manager of The Cliff Lodge
MTM Class of 2020
Kelly Faulkner
Natural Habitat Adventures
Operations Coordinator
MTM Class of 2022
What was your favorite part of the MTM program?
“I loved looking at case studies for ecotourism and sustainable tourism practices. I enjoyed the challenge of developing our own entrepreneurial tourism businesses that we had to pitch to the class.”
Lexie Berger
Clear Creek County
Planning & Building Operations Manager
MTM Class of 2016
What skills and knowledge from your graduate program are you using in your current position?
“My ability to recognize core issues in tourism sustainability from local issues like housing and STR capacity programs to understanding the ‘pull’ and ‘push’ factors driving our tourists and second home owners to Colorado whether it be the drive for outdoor adventure, the mountains, or other forms of tourism recent legalizations have brought Colorado as well as push factors due to criminalization causing trends like ‘abortion vacations’ to other states and more.”
Jonathan Zimmerman
U.S. Forest Service
Recreation Management Specialist
MTM Class of 2015
Michael Schmidt
Vail Resorts
Rental Marketing Manager
MTM Class of 2016
How has your program at CSU helped you to get to where you are today?
“My career path is almost entirely thanks to the MTM program. It helped me get my first job out of the program, as well as the promotion to a position in marketing that ultimately led to where I am today.”
Madison Dreith
Into the Vineyard – Wine Inspired Travel
Travel Advisor
MTM Class of 2013
Ben Larson
Maui Adventure Vacations
Founder and Adventure Consultant
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The Colorado Mountain Club
Adventure Travel Program Manager
MTM Class of 2017
Jospeh DeMoor
Aspen Ski Company
Trails Director
MTM Class of 2015
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Nicole Hallum
Mammoth Mountain
Marketing Manager
MTM Class of 2023
Dominic Atlak
Stowe Mountain Resort
Ski Patrol
MTM Class of 2023
Hannah Lindsey
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Administrative Assistant
MTM Class of 2023
Lindsay Cluckey
El Paso County, Colo.
Nature Center Interpreter
MTM Class of 2023
Serena Kedrowski
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Hotel Operations Manager
MTM Class of 2023
Erika Islinger
The Elizabeth Hotel
Guest Service Agent
MTM Class of 2023
2022
Aileen Ramos
Visit Laredo
Director
MTM Class of 2022
Diane Russell-Hardy
The Sea Pines Resort
Conference Services Manager/Wedding Specialist
MTM Class of 2022
Lauren Uniack
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa
Guest Experience Manager
MTM Class of 2022
2021
Colin Bryant
Evergreen Escapes
Naturalist Guide
MTM Class of 2021
Erin Maskill
No Barriers USA
Event Manager
MTM Class of 2021
Abby Palmer
City of Jackson (TN)
Neighborhood Services Director
MTM Class of 2021
Barrett Chapman
TCS World Travel
Product Development Manager
MTM Class of 2021
Jose Guzman
Planet Earth Explorations
Owner and Chief Executive Officer
MTM Class of 2021
Ellie Place
American Hiking Society
Program Manager
MTM Class of 2021
Celestina Hendrickson
Kirkland Downtown Association
Events and Operations Manager
MTM Class of 2021
Danielle Mueth
First Light Travel
Travel Design Team Leader
MTM Class of 2021
2020
Jennifer Grey
Travel Vivre
Travel Consultant
MTM Class of 2020
Shane Naylor
POST Houston
Venue Coordinator
MTM Class of 2020
Lisa Pickel
Gerber Tours
Tour Director
MTM Class of 2020
2019
Sam Pallazza
Illinois Natural History Survey – Human Dimensions Research Program
Research Associate
MTM Class of 2019
Jack Yeaton
Jackalope Anglers
Founder and Owner
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Schuyler Yacht Basin
Director of Operations
MTM Class of 2019
Malia Michel
City of Fort Collins – Adaptive Recreation Opportunities
Coordinator
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City of Loveland
Activity Leader
MTM Class of 2019
David Ole Ngoseck
Adumu Safaris
Founder
MTM Class of 2019
Yiran Jiang
Universal Beijing Resort
Supervisor, Attraction Operations
MTM Class of 2019
Elizabeth Everingham
Winter Park Resort
Rental Services Manager
MTM Class of 2019
2018
Chauncey McCarthy
Town of Rico
Town Manager
MTM Class of 2018
Alaine Hope
FairHarbor
Senior Dashboard Specialist
MTM Class of 2018
Calvin Perdue
City of Brighton
Recreation Coordinator
MTM Class of 2018
Trisha Bruen
Big Mountain Events
Event Operations Coordinator and Office Manager
MTM Class of 2018
Brandon Bergum
Pursuit Alaska Collection
Assistant Manager
MTM Class of 2018
Edward Modec
City of Fort Collins – Lincoln Center
Event Operations Manager
MTM Class of 2018
2017
Lindsay Booth
Off Season Adventures
Chief Executive Officer
MTM Class of 2017
Noelle Juengling
Wazoo Gear
Chief Operation Officer
MTM Class of 2017
2016
Bryn Geddes
Road Scholar
Program Operations Manager
MTM Class of 2016
Melissa Ardales
Group Travel Network
Director of Business Development
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Travel Industry Consulting
Independent Business Consultant
MTM Class of 2016
Melissa Ardales
Santa Monica Visitor Center
Marketing Manager, Trade & International
MTM Class of 2016
2015
Iain McConachie
Wilderness
North America Retail Manager
MTM Class of 2015
Stephanie Bristley
Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Assistant General Manager
MTM Class of 2015
Dawa Sherpa
Peak to Peak Travel LLC
Chief Executive Officer
MTM Class of 2015
Erin Mihm
Natural Habitat Adventures
Adventure Sales Associate
MTM Class of 2015
2014
Tucker Ballister
The Backpack Guide
Founder & Creative Director
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Camping World
Technical Content Writer
MTM Class of 2014
Geoffrey Jans
Baranof Fishing Excursions
General Manager
MTM Class of 2014
Daniel Pliske
Cruise Norway
Senior Expedition Advisor North America
MTM Class of 2014
Wendy Pace
Center for Collaborative Conservation
Program Assistant
MTM Class of 2014
John Beye
Teton Science Schools
Adult Program Manager
MTM Class of 2014
Wen Zhao-Pliske
Bates Technical College
Instructional Designer
MTM Class of 2014
2013
Michael Logan
Oak View Group
General Manager
MTM Class of 2013
Cheryl Glanz
Cache La Poudre-North Park Scenic and Historic Byway Council
President
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Colorado Welcome Center
Manager
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Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Alliance
Volunteer Heritage Culturalist
MTM Class of 2013
Are you a MTM alumni who wants to be featured along with your company? Contact csumasteroftourismmanagement@gmail.com! We would love to stay in touch and highlight your success!