Mary first visited Jackson in 1963 while still in her mom’s belly. After working summers in Jackson Hole during college, Mary moved out to stay in Jackson in 1987 after being recruited by the Grand Teton Music Festival. Mary created the publication Valley Horse Journal and Planet Jackson Hole.
She moved out to Jackson Hole in the summer of 2000 to work for the City Kids Wilderness Project and fell in love with Wyoming after canoeing from the Dam down to Artist Point. After a climbing accident in 2006, Jennifer had to re-evaluate her life and connection with Jackson. In order to survive in Jackson long term, Jennifer decided to attend law school at the University of Colorado.
In this episode, Stephan and Kathryn talk about her family’s history of living on a ranch in the Grand Teton National Park, going to school in a three room schoolhouse in Moran, moving to DC during her senior year of High School and the inspiration for her art.
Brian is a husband, website designer, marketer, entrepreneur, and a publisher. Brian came out to Jackson hole 14 years ago to ski but after breaking his back on a ski trip, he decided that he needed a career oriented job to survive in Jackson year round. Brian is the co-founder of TMBR Creative Agency and co-owner of Buckrail.
Nona came out to Jackson with her husband Mark to take a break from New York…a break that has lasted for over 15 years. Nona is the CEO and a founder of Vertical Harvest, she also is a co-founder of the architecture firm GYDE.
Cara is the owner of Xowyo Paper + Press and a co-founder of Dishing Jackson Hole and Dishing Park City. Stephan and Cara talk about the the evolution of the Jackson Hole food scene, business partnerships, starting a publication and new restaurants in Jackson.
Taylor first started visiting Jackson on family vacations and decided to make the move to the Jackson hole area in 2009. Taylor is the owner and operator of Valor Performance in Victor, ID.
Judy started visiting Jackson Hole on family road trips in the 50s. At the advice of her sister, Judy’s first solo experience out in Wyoming was working a summer in Yellowstone at the Snow Lodge in 1971. In 1984 after opening a successful candy and nut shop in Alabama, Judy decided to take her business up to Teton Village.
Dick is a father, husband, grandfather, veteran, entrepreneur, author, banker and a community leader. Dick grew up on a ranch in Wyoming, graduated from University of Wyoming and moved to Jackson in 1981.
Tom started Pinky G’s over eight years ago on a shoestring budget and with the support of the community has made it into a successful business that hopes to expand in the near future. Tom also took on a big renovation a few years ago to help Moe’s Original BBQ find a home in Jackson Hole.