Tommy Z. Hoffman is the owner and founder of Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals. When renting out one condo sparked a flame that triggered a continuing pattern of business, his vacation rental business began to take shape in 1998, becoming what was first known as Vail Ski Vacations. Tommy is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and went to Temple University where he received his degree in Business with a minor in Law. After coming out to ski in Colorado during college, Tommy brought his family of five back out for a vacation, ended up buying a place, and the rest became history. In his free time, Tommy loves rafting among other outdoor activities, and is a talented ceramicist. His passion is for experiencing as many things as possible, trying almost anything once, and thinking outside the box.

• Favorite ski run and why: “I love the back bowls in general. They provide such great skiing and snowboarding, plus awesome views.”
• Local’s tip: “Take advantage of everything the mountains have to offer. Explore and be open.”

James is the National Director of Sales and Marketing for Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals and has been with the company since 2007. Although very passionate about his work at RMVR, you can often find James outdoors riding his mountain bike, trail running or engaging in some other outdoor activity. James’ passions revolve around surfing, snowboarding, and music, and one word that could describe him is “driven.” There is nothing about Colorado that James doesn’t love, and for that reason he has continued to stick around and make a life in the Vail Valley. James graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a concentration in Finance.

• Favorite ski run and why: “Elk Glades on Beaver Creek because of its rippable steep glades.”
• Local’s tip: “Hydration is key to surviving these ski runs and hiking trails.”

Aaron is the Director of Operations for Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals. He is the “go to” man if there are any problems or anything that randomly needs to be fixed. He keeps the office organized, operates protocol, and in his free time, enjoys managing his investment portfolio and watching football, specifically the Dallas cowboys. One word wouldn’t be enough to describe Aaron, but two words that create a good representation would be “unbelievably amazing.” Aaron graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with degrees in both Finance and Real Estate. He is passionate about the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars hockey, and the vacation rental business.

• Favorite ski run and why: “Genghis Khan, because my college roommates stole the sign from the person who originally stole the sign.”
• Local’s tip: “Make sure you use the ‘locals’ left’ in the Vail parking structure. If you don’t know what I’m talking about , you’re not a local.”

Alana is the Director of Marketing for Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals. Alana is always planning her next trip outdoors, to either go biking, hiking, rock climbing, fly fishing, skiing or whatever new adventure she finds. Alana would describe herself as “a thinker”, and she demonstrates this in her work and home life. In her free time she loves to cook, spend time with her sisters & family, and experience anything outside. Alana graduated from Dartmouth College with a Social Psychology degree, and she is passionate about ice cream. After all, ice cream is addicting…

• Favorite ski run and why: “Ouzo Glade in Game Creek Bowl, because it is challenging yet exciting.
• Local’s tip: “$7 Burger & Beer at the Tap Room every Tuesday, definitely don’t miss out!”

Cali oversees Business Development at RMVR. Cali graduated Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. As a Colorado native, Cali was drawn back to Colorado for the natural adventure & beauty the mountains offer. Cali is passionate about new experiences, culture, yoga, traveling, and learning. She believes that the key to happiness is always having something to look forward to. So you can be sure that when she’s not working hard for RMVR, she is planning an exciting excursion or after work activity.

• Favorite ski run and why: “Lover’s Leap in Vail’s Blue Sky Basin. After the initial ‘leap’ you’re free to ride through the trees, paving your own path of adventure. It’s awesome.”
• Local’s tip: “Find yourself at the Dusty Boot in Beaver Creek for the best après ski in the valley. $5 gets you a tasty micro-brew and a meal. As in most places, be sure to sit in the bar to get the best specials!

Jill is the Sales Manager for the Vail/Beaver Creek location. Being a Colorado native, Jill enjoys being outside surrounded by the Colorado beauty, climbing 14ers, biking to work, and skiing on the slopes. Jill is passionate about cooking, gardening, discovering a really good book, and would describe herself in one word as “bubbly.” She always has a positive attitude and is constantly on the lookout for new and interesting things to do. Jill graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Restaurant/Resort Management and a minor in Business. She is currently going back to school to learn Spanish!

• Favorite ski run and why: “Forever is my favorite, because the fresh turns and face shots are the best and it’s a nice long run.”
• Local’s tip: “Tea-Cup Bowl offers some of the shortest lift lines on Vail Mountain and provides an excellent terrain to ski on.”

Joe moved to Vail four years ago from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. After graduating from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington with bachelor’s degrees in international finance and Spanish, Joe felt the need to make the transition from beach life to mountain adventure. In his role at RMVR as a destination specialist, Joe is able to make extensive use of his local knowledge of the valley that he has come to love. During the winters, finding Joe would be easiest with a GPS, as he is often hiking in the backcountry with his splitboard looking for untouched snow to ride. Summers are no less adventurous as Joe spends his free time doing laps down Vail mountain on his mountain bike or floating down the river in his favorite raft. When his friends are asked about him, one word often comes to mind, energetic.

• In the summertime you can find me: “Mountain biking full speed down PMT trail on Vail Mountain.”
• Local’s tip: “If you’re looking for an amazing glade run while skiing Beaver Creek, try Thresher Glade in Strawberry Park. When you drop in, stay left and you will have fresh tracks all day!”

Julia is a destination specialist in the Vail Valley. Originally from Hawaii, she transferred from the University of Hawaii to University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and has never looked back. After living in Breckenridge for two seasons she is now happily calling the Vail Valley home. She takes full advantage of the beautiful high country summers by hiking 14ers and camping whenever she can. In the winters, you can find her on the hill looking for fresh powder or snowshoeing in the back country. She has absolutely no plans of moving back to Hawaii!

• Favorite ski run and why: “Spending the day anywhere on Blue Sky Basin”
• Local’s tip: “Grab a Vail Daily to find all the best après ski deals!”

Mike is the Sales Manager for Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, and all of Summit County, in which he oversees all of the reservations in the region. He grew up in the Chicago area and became hooked on Colorado from all the family vacations skiing as a kid. After graduating from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Mike set forth for Summit County, never to return. In his free time, Mike enjoys Alpine/Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, camping, kayaking, disc golf, and seeing live music. Needless to say, the mountains are what Mike values most about living in Colorado. He is passionate for family and friends in his life, and loves helping folks find their dream home/ski property here in the mountains. An experienced, local Realtor, Mike would describe himself as “easy-going,” because life is too short not to be.

• Favorite ski run and why: “That would be a secret (POWDER).”
• Locals Tip: “Don’t eat the yellow snow!”

Silas started his journey from the sandy surf filled beaches of Hawaii to the pristine mountains of Colorado over ten years ago. Attending University of Northern Colorado in Greeley was his first taste of Colorado after which he returned to Hawaii to work in real estate and development. With the beautiful mountains beckoning his return he decided to make Colorado and the beautiful town of Breckenridge his home and the mountains his full time playground. He spends his days searching for the endless hidden powder stashes, pounding the lakes and streams looking for the allusive Big Browns, and listening to the great live music around town. If you’re in Breckenridge and crave a good time Silas would love to point you in the right direction!

• Favorite ski run and why: “When skiing at Breckenridge take 6 Chair and go to Way Out or Double Barrel if you think you can hang!”
• Locals Tip: “Lean back in the deep snow!”

Natalie has had a presence in the Telluride community for nearly 10 years and is excited to offer an unparalleled level of service and professionalism. She has worked with Caesar’s Palace, The Peaks Resort and lumière – a residential boutique hotel in Mountain Village. Natalie worked with lumière from its inception through the marketing, construction, real estate and opening operations. Her focus on personalized service, communication, creative marketing & sustainability bring a fresh perspective to the business. Natalie holds a degree in Hotel Management from The University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a Masters in Real Estate & Construction Management from the University of Denver. Natalie’s Telluride Mountain Lifestyle includes skiing, hiking, mountain biking, yoga and traveling to fun and unique spots.

• Favorite ski run and why: “Genevieve – because it is steep and the views are incredible.”
• Local’s tip: “The Last Dollar Saloon is called The Buck and Colorado Ave is Main Street.”

Originally from Highlands Ranch, Alli grew up skiing and hiking the Front Range. However, after graduating from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a degree in Environmental Design she decided it was time to experience a different part of Colorado. Alli moved to Telluride 3 years ago and began working for RMVR as a destination specialist in February. She loves Telluride best during the summer months because of the outdoor activities and festivals every weekend.

• Local’s tip: “Hike Ajax Peak at sunset, the views are amazing!”

Tyler has lived in Aspen for the past four and half years. After moving from the flat lands of Montana and North Dakota, Tyler has found his home in the Rocky Mountains. Tyler stumbled into the hospitality sales industry soon after moving to Aspen and quickly developed a passion for it. Between playing in the outdoors and seeing live music, Tyler has found his niche in Colorado. When Tyler isn’t working at RMVR you can find him skinning up Buttermilk Mountain in search of powder stashes or hiking and trail running under the Colorado sunshine. At night he will be at Belly Up jamming out to live music. Tyler graduated from Dickinson State University in North Dakota with a degree in human biology and competed in hurdles for the DSU track team. Tyler can be described as a super chill, fun, friendly local.

• Favorite ski run and why: “G Zones on Highlands Bowl, because you have the most amazing views from the top of the bowl and you will always find fresh, rippable powder.”
• Local’s tip: “Check out the Belly Up! No matter what night of the week you will always find great live music with lots of friendly locals.”

Morgan is the Director of Concierge Services for Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, and takes on the role of expanding all the value added programs for clients that book with RMVR. Morgan primarily creates and maintains relationships with companies that provide services like transportation, rentals, and special activities. Prior to RMVR, Morgan was a Reservations Agent at the Christiana Lodge, and he spent some time in Australia as a Front Desk Agent for the Marriott. Growing up in Boston, Morgan has skied most of what New England has to offer – and upon attending CU Boulder, it was no surprise ended up in the Rockies. Morgan appreciates the active spirit and positive attitude that exists in Colorado, and he feels fortunate for beautiful places like Vail. Morgan graduated from CU with a degree in International Affairs, is most passionate about making people laugh, and can effectively be described as “rad.” He’s just that cool.

• Favorit ski run: “Blue Ox on a powder day. It’s the steepest run on the mountain, a pain to get to, but in turn the fresh tracks are unbeatable.”
• Local’s tip: “TIP! (you will get better service).”

Deanna is the Minister of Finance for Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, where she performs all the accounting and financial duties. Hailing from the Appalachians in West Central Pennsylvania, Deanna has been enjoying the Rockies on Spring Break since she was 11. 300 days of sunshine, outdoor activities for the body and mind, the active yet relaxed atmosphere and the infinite Rocky Mountain terrain is what hooked Deanna to Colorado. In her free time, she loves eating. Deanna graduated from Goucher College in Baltimore with a degree in Economics and Business Management concentrating in Finance and she is currently studying to become a Charted Financial Analyst (CFA). One word that describes Deanna is “jovial” and she is most passionate about food, nature, economics, and being the songbird for the company.

• Favorite ski run and why: “Cloud 9 trees out of Blue Sky Basin, because it’s awesome and Cady’s Café to Lindsey’s Run is the way I like to finish out my day.”
• Local’s tip: “Get your gas in Dillon before you come to Vail.”

Andie has resided in the Vail Valley for over 27 years after moving here from Hawaii. She has since been involved in hospitality and real estate specializing in title insurance, residential and commercial sales, and developing real estate educational conferences for other brokers. Andie takes pride in maintaining and providing a high standard of customer and client service. If Andie isn’t working you can find her enjoying all the outdoor activities that the Rocky Mountains have to offer whether it be skiing, hiking, golfing or running she will be happily soaking up the Colorado sunshine. She is actively involved in many charities including Small Champions, Special Olympics, Walking Mountains and the Youth Foundation. For Andie, the ultimate enjoyment is sharing the beautiful mountain lifestyle with others.

Maria is our marketing intern. She is originally from Denmark, but came to the US to finish her bachelor degree in International Sales and Marketing Management. Before she started working for Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals she lived in Florida where she went to school for 6 months. Being a Dane she is thrilled to be in the beautiful green soundings, the cooler temperature and the small cozy villages. In her spare time she loves to hike, ride her bike, paint and cook. Maria is also passionate about traveling, meeting new people and challenging herself.

• Favorite ski run and why: “I still haven’t been here for the ski season, but I can’t wait for it to start.”
• Local’s tip: “Drink lots of water.”

John is a member of the Business Development Team and is working with Marketing and Concierge Services. While John was born in Denver, he spent most of his childhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. He moved back to Denver in 2007 to attend the University of Denver. After graduating from Daniels College of Business at DU with focuses in Business and Accounting, John decided to head up to Vail in pursuit of some fresh mountain air. While John has spent many winters snowboarding, he is looking forward to some of the various activities that the mountains offer in the summer: camping, biking, hiking and relaxing in the sun. John also enjoys strumming on his guitar during free time, and can be accurately described as “crafty”.

• Local’s tip: “If you like a good breakfast, pay a visit to the Westside Café.”

Sean is the Creative Director of Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals. He oversees how the brand and identity of the company goes into all marketing, printed materials, social media, and web marketing. He pays close attention to the SEO/SEM tactics that are used, and directs the design of the website content and lay out. Sean came to Vail for the mountain lifestyle and hasn’t been able to leave ever since. If one word could describe Sean, it would be “wily;” full of wiles, cunning, and crafty. He graduated from Appalachian State University with a BFA in Graphic Design, with a special focus on Web Design. In his free time, he enjoys learning foreign languages, and his current passion is QR Marketing.

• Favorite ski run and why: “Hairbag Alley, I feel like one of the Lords of Dogtown.”
• Local’s tip: “Learn first names and remember. You’ll never know when you’ll see them on the slope, or in town. “

Ozzy started with RMVR in the fall of 2010. Ozzy is still a puppy at only 1.5yrs old but he behaves himself at work most days. He is sure that we all come to work every day just to pet him. Ozzy’s favorite things are getting pets and loves from anyone with a free hand, if you are not paying attention to him he will give you a gentle nudge to remind you that it’s time to pet him again. He loves to play with Mattie, one of his girlfriends, and chase his ball. Swimming in the river is also a favorite activity- any stick that floats by will be rescued from its trip down stream. If this cute little guy isn’t at the office sitting in on meetings he is always up for a hiking adventure, an afternoon at the dog park, or just relaxing on his back deck watching the people and dogs of West Vail.

Mattie is the coolest dog ever. Period.

Rio is the newest member of the RMVR team. He was rescued from a shelter in New Mexico, and brought to the Vail/Beaver Creek area to live to good life of a mountain dog! With a name like Rio, it’s no surprise that is he a natural river dog – he loves to sit at the front of the raft and scout the next rapid or fishing hole. In the office, after playing with Ozzie and Mattie, Rio will curl up under the desk and nap all afternoon. His favorite hike is to Grouse Lake, his favorite toy is his Ducky, and his favorite treat is ice cubes!