Fred Coriell, In memoriam

Fred, with his wife Denise, was owner of Peak Performance Ski Shop in Killington, VT. Fred served as a KMS Trustee from 1997 for 22 years.  Fred’s three sons graduated from the Killington Mountain School.  As the owner of Peak Performance Ski Shop, long-time VARA board member and KMS trustee, Fred’s passion and compassion flourished. Fred will be remembered as a loving husband and father, dedicated coach, caring mentor and beloved member of this community.

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L. Michael Hone, President
Mr. Hone joined Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (Caliber I.D.) as a member of the board in 2002 then became president and chief executive officer (CEO) in December 2011. Headquartered in Andover, MA, Caliber I.D. is a medical technologies company that designs, develops and markets innovative solutions that image tissue at the cellular level that can be used to assist a physician in forming a clinical judgment.

 

From June 2008 through August 2010, Mr. Hone served as president, CEO, and director of American Aerogel. From 2006 through 2008, he was a consultant for Tempus Partners, a business-consulting firm of which he was the sole owner. From 2001 to 2005, Mr. Hone served as president and chief operating officer of Conseco, Inc. during which time he helped guide this financial services firm through the bankruptcy and restructuring process. He also served as president and CEO of Centennial Technologies, a manufacturer of digital memory that has since been acquired by another entity, and president, CEO and chairman of PSC, Inc., an Auto ID manufacturer of bar code reading systems for industrial and retail applications. Caliber I.D, Conseco, Inc., Centennial Technologies, Inc. and PSC, Inc. were public companies traded on NASDAQ.

Mr. Hone studied at Ohio State University where he majored in business administration and is a named inventor or co-inventor on seven patents. He also currently serves as director for Chairman’s View, Inc. (Boston, MA) and EveryNetwork (Waltham, MA). Additionally, he was the former chairman of AIM USA and AIM International. Mike has served on numerous other public and private company boards as well as nonprofit boards. Mike has two daughters who attended KMS. Mike has served as a KMS trustee since 2003.

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Michael Ferri, Vice President
Mike has been involved in skiing and ski racing since he was a boy coming up to Killington in the winter. His three sons attended KMS. Mike is a partner and owner of Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchises on the East Coast. Mike and his wife, Santina, reside in Connecticut.  Mike has served as a KMS trustee since 2008.

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James A. Bianchi, Treasurer
Jim is a Principal with OneDigital in Boston. For 30 years he has worked with closely held businesses in the areas of corporate and executive benefits.  Jim and his colleagues evaluate, design, implement, and administer comprehensive, yet focused, financial programs.  Jim is a KMS Alum '87, KMS Parent '18, '20 & '23 and KMS Trustee.  

 

Jim graduated from Boston College in 1991 and was a 4 year varsity member of the BC Ski Team recognized as the conference champion senior year. His philanthropic activities keep him very active with his alumni as a current mentor for student athletes and the reunion gift chair for his class.  He was honored with the Rising Star Award of Boston College.  Jim and his family reside in Hingham, MA and Killington, VT.  Both of his sons graduated from KMS, one enrolled in the PG program and the other skiing for Boston College. His daughter attends KMS during the winter months.

 

Jim has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2010.

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Victoria Hone, Secretary

Victoria (Tori) Hone is an alumna of Killington Mountain School ('09) and is an attorney at Facey Goss & McPhee P.C. in Rutland, VT. She is currently admitted to practice law in Vermont, New York and Massachusetts. Victoria received her bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and her law degree from Northeastern University School of Law. Tori has worked with and for a number of non-profit organizations and studied non-profit Law in her course work at Northeastern. While attending KMS, Victoria was captain of the Women’s Ski Team. She also served as the captain of the Northeastern Ski Team and helped lead the team to its first national championship appearance since the 1970s. Tori currently resides in Killington, VT and is actively involved in the KMS/KSC community.

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Members of the Board:

 

Harry Ryan​
Harry is a partner in the law firm of Facey Goss & McPhee P.C. in Rutland, VT. His civil litigation practice, in both state and federal courts, spans a variety of fields, including sports liability, product liability, premises liability, automobile liability, dram shop liability, construction liability, and general tort liability.  A former U.S Olympic and US Ski Team member, he has represented ski areas and ski-related manufacturers, industries and individuals. He was inducted into the VARA Hall of Fame in 2013.  He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1972 and from Boston College Law School in 1975.  In 1977, Ryan co-founded the Pico Ski Education Foundation to provide financial support to skiers who qualify for regional and national events or who may otherwise need financial help to pursue their skiing goals. Mr. Ryan has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest “AV” Preeminent rating. He is listed in “Best Lawyers® in America” for legal malpractice defense, New England Super Lawyers and is recognized by VT Business Magazine as a Vermont Top Lawyer.  In 2012 Ryan was added to the Annual List of “Super Lawyers” in MA, CT, RI, VT, NH and ME. His son, Jim Ryan, graduated from KMS in 2009 and Colby College in 2014, and his daughter, Kristie, graduated from KMS in 2012 and recently graduated from Boston College, Carroll School of Management. Harry has served as a KMS trustee since 1995.  

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Michael Solimano

Mike Solimano is the President and General Manager of the Killington/Pico Golf & Ski Resort where he oversees all operational aspects of the largest resort in the Eastern United States. Prior to his position, he was Vice President of Finance at Killington/Pico Resort since 2001. Prior to Killington, Mike served as Vice President of Finance and Operations for Skis Dynastar North America (part of the Rossignol Group), and Audit Manager for Deloitte & Touche in Boston. He graduated from Niagara University in Business Administration.   In addition to the KMS board, Mike is active on the following boards:  Rutland Regional Medical Center, Vermont Electric Power Company, Ski Vermont and the National Ski Area Association.   Mike lives in Rutland with his Wife, Cara and their son Connor, and daughters Hannah and Lauren.

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Ned Coletta

Ned KMS P'28 has served as the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq CWST) since December 2012.  Ned joined Casella in December 2004 and has served most recently as the Company’s Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations.  From 2002 until joining Casella, Ned served as the Chief Financial Officer and was a member of the Board of Directors of Avedro, Inc. (FKA ThermalVision, Inc.) an early stage medical device company that he co-founded.  From 1997 to 2001, he served as a research and development engineer for Lockheed Martin Michoud Space Systems working on solid-state welding development for the Space Shuttle program.  

Ned holds a MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and a Bachelor of Science from Brown University in Materials Science Engineering.  Ned and his wife, Elizabeth, and their two sons live in Rutland, VT and their kids are involved in the KSC/KMS ski development program.  Ned has served as a KMS Trustee since 2020.

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Denise Coriell

In 1988, Denise and her late-husband Fred opened Peak Performance Ski Shop in Killington, Vermont, and she has been intimately involved in skiing, the ski industry, and ski racing ever since. Denise's and Fred's three sons grew up ski racing at Killington, attended Killington Mountain School, and ski raced at Middlebury College.

 

In addition to owning and operating Peak Performance Ski Shop, Denise is a certified advanced emergency medical technician and wilderness emergency medical technician. She is actively involved in the Killington community as a member of Killington Fire & Rescue, where she serves as Treasurer, Head of First Response, and member of the Killington Search and Rescue Team. Denise also serves as the Vice President of the Tara Foundation USA--a non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of people living in the Himalaya and helping them preserve their traditional culture. Denise is also a committed volunteer for First Descents--a non-profit organization that provides outdoor adventure opportunities to young adults impacted by cancer and multiple sclerosis.

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Michael A. Ferri

Michael A. Ferri is an alumnus of Killington Mountain School (’13) and works at his family business of Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchises. Michael received his bachelor’s degree from Colby College (’18) and his master of business administration degree from Babson College (’21). Michael resides in Connecticut, but continues to be an active member of the Killington community.

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Spencer Scott

Spencer KMS P'21, P'24 joined Boats Group as Chief Revenue Officer in 2023 following nearly two decades of successfully building, scaling, and operating large organizations around sales and go-to-market strategy. Most recently, Spencer was the Executive Vice President of North American Revenue for CarGurus, where he transformed the company’s growth strategy and grew revenue to over a billion. Previously, Spencer held leadership positions at leading marketing and technology companies, including Publishers Clearing House, Fiksu, and OneScreen. He holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a bachelor’s degree from Boston University.

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Jennifer Iannantuoni

Jennifer is a dedicated and accomplished individual with a rich background in law, education, and community leadership. A graduate of Wellesley College with a Masters in Art History and a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law, Jennifer's academic achievements are complemented by her professional experiences.

 

After beginning her career as an Associate Attorney at Robinson and Cole, LLC in Hartford, CT, Jennifer transitioned to education, becoming a middle school social studies teacher at Sedgewick Middle School. Her passion for education and community service led her to serve on the Killington Elementary School Board, where she held positions as both Member and Chair. During her tenure, Jennifer played a pivotal role in enhancing the school's programs, hiring exceptional staff, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

 

In addition to her contributions to education, Jennifer has made significant impacts in various capacities within her community. As the owner and president of The Greenbrier Inn and Gift Shop in Killington, VT, she has upheld a family legacy while also serving on the Killington Mountain School faculty and the Windsor Central Modified Unified Union School District board.

 

Jennifer's leadership extends beyond education and business into municipal governance. She currently serves as Chair of the Town of Killington Planning Commission, where she has spearheaded initiatives such as updating the Town Plan and securing funding for vital public projects.

 

Jennifer resides in Killington with her husband, Steve Nisimblat, their two children, Otto and Sophia, who are both students at Boston College, and their beloved Bernese Mountain dog, Frank.

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Chandler Boynton 

Chandler is a Director with Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) where he provides financial, operational, and transaction advisory services to health insurance and healthcare organizations. In his role, he has identified and delivered millions of dollars of financial improvements to underperforming organizations through the development of strategic partnerships and cost containment efforts. He has worked with industry leading healthcare organizations including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthfirst, Kaiser Permanente, Rite Aid, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and other privately- and- publicly-held companies. Prior to A&M, Chandler worked for Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) and Aetna (NYSE: CVS) where he worked at the intersection of federal healthcare policy and health insurance.

 

A former alpine ski racer, Chandler attended Green Mountain Valley School and grew up in Rutland, VT, racing for Killington Ski Club and Pico Ski Club. Chandler earned his bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University, where he was captain of the cycling team. He lives with his wife, Erin, in Boston, MA, and frequently returns to Vermont to enjoy the green mountains. 

 

He is passionate about the ski racing community and is an active Committee Member for the World Cup Dreams Foundation, helping form strategic alliances to grow the foundation with an emphasis on developing leaders, mentors, and successful athletes during and after their ski racing careers.

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Hilary Hardaway

Hilary has deep ties to KMS and Killington stemming from when her parents chose Killington in the 1980s as their family’s home mountain. She grew up in the KSC program, beginning with the Hopefuls with Wendy Hill, and skiing for six years with famed mogul coach and athlete Diana “Dee” Williams. Hilary attended KMS her Junior year of High School back when the dorms were in Pittsfield and the classrooms were in the basement of the Grange. She continued her competitive mogul skiing career in college at the University of Colorado, both for their club team and later at Team Breckenridge. Hilary made numerous appearances at the Jr. National, National, and Nor-Am levels and coached moguls at KMS with Matt Gnoza and Deb Newsom upon graduating from the University of Colorado with a BS in Environmental Science.

 

Hilary has a strong background in education, having taught middle school science at a private school in Manhattan, NY, and holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Connecticut College and a Master of Education in International Education Development from the Teachers College at Columbia University. She transitioned from teaching into the non-profit sector, where she focused on grant writing, academic publishing, and policy work. During this time, she became active on the board of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, serving for seven years, and as President for two of those years. She participated in significant fundraising efforts for the expansion of the Center and oversaw a major leadership change. She remains involved with the Center through her involvement with gala and event committees. Hilary is also in her third year as co-head of the Jr. Sailing Program at their yacht club.

 

For the past six years, Hilary has owned and operated the retail children’s boutique, Bluebird Day Kids, in the town of Stonington, CT. Ultimately, she chose to close the brick-and-mortar portion of the business to care for her three active and athletic children, all involved in the KSC/KMS Development Programs and KMS: Harriet (15, U16 Alpine Development Program and Future Stars CIT); Henry (13, Winter Term U14); Hugh (11, KMS BOOST Freestyle Moguls & Development Program). Hilary is also a Freestyle Mogul Coach for the KSC/KMS Development B Program.

 

As an alumna, current parent, and lifelong Killington skier, she looks forward to supporting KMS in many ways to ensure its longevity and thriving.

 

Hilary lives in Mystic, CT, with her husband Henry and children. They also have a home in Killington.

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Richard F. Morrison, Trustee Emeritus
Dick is the president of Revelon Technology Partners, Inc., a wholly-owned consulting and investment company and a member of the board of directors of the Aberdeen Group, Inc., and former member of the board of directors for Shearson Lehman Brothers, NASDAQ, Inc., Depository Trust Company and Cytrol, Inc., as well as past senior vice-president of and CIO of the Travelers Group and Travelers Insurance Companies.

 

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Richard H. Morse, Trustee Emeritus
Dick is the chairman of Boston Financial Management, Inc,. a private investment-management company. He is the co-founder and former director of the North American Instrument Corporation. Dick is a graduate of Bowdoin College, holding a degree in economics. He is also the founder of Penmor Aviation, LLC and the Duxbury Maritime School. Dick is currently a member of the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society and is active in Bowdoin College Alumni activities. Dick has two sons that graduated from the Killington Mountain School. His son, Michael, a member of the U.S. Ski Team, competed in freestyle skiing at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. Dick has served as a KMS trustee since 1997.

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