WHO WE ARE

David is a national award-winning journalist and finalist for a 2015 National Magazine Award. Based in Mammoth Lakes, he has written for the Los Angeles Times Magazine, Men’s Journal, Ski, Skiing, Powder, The New York Times, Outside, and many other publications, and is the author of the Lowell Thomas Award-winning Explorer’s Guide to Yosemite & the Southern Sierra Nevada (Countryman Press). He is a co-founder and former C.O.O. of Mammoth Medical Missions.

Heather moved to Mammoth Lakes in 2002 for a two-year adventure and never left. A 20-year veteran of the Food & Beverage industry, Heather produces two of Mammoth Lakes’ most popular events; the Mammoth Rock N Rye and Oktoberfest. Heather volunteers her time for the Parents-Teachers Organization, Girl Scouts, and wherever else she is needed in the community. She also enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, skiing and long walks in the sand.

Colin Fernie moved to Mammoth Lakes in 2009. He is the owner of Black Tie Ski Rentals (a premium ski and snowboard rental delivery company) and R, R & F Asset Management (a real estate acquisition, development and property management company). Since moving to Mammoth, Colin has been very involved in the community. In 2012 he was appointed to the Planning and Economic Development Commission, where he served for 2 years before being elected in 2014 to the Mammoth Lakes Town Council, where he served for 4 years. He has also served on the board of directors for Mammoth Lakes Tourism, Mammoth Lakes Housing, the Eastern Sierra Transit authority, and was a prior board member of Mammoth Lakes Recreation.

Colin grew up in Columbus, OH. After graduating high school in 2002, he continued his academic and athletic career at the University of Rochester where he was a midfielder for the Men’s Soccer Team. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Rochester in 2006 with a BA as a dual major in Honors Psychology and Religion.

His current passions include skiing, soccer, hockey, running, hiking, biking and exploring the outdoors. His primary focus as a Board Member for MLR is to enhance our community amenities and recreation assets.

Scott first moved to Mammoth Lakes in 1996. After leaving (and returning) a few times for career opportunities, he returned full time in 2011 and open The Mountain Lab, a Brand Strategy and Product Innovation consulting firm focused on the Outdoor Industry. Skiing, trail running and recreating with his three young children keep him outside whenever possible. He also serves on the board of Mammoth Medical Missions, is a volunteer firefighter in Long Valley and speaks globally on trends in the outdoor recreation space.

Catherine Taft is a writer, critic, and curator based in Los Angeles. Catherine is currently Deputy Director and Curator of the Hollywood-based, non-profit art space LAXART. Prior to this role, she served as Assistant Curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and held various curatorial positions at the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles. A graduate of the University of Colorado, Boulder, and Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, Catherine is a frequent contributor to publications including Artforum, Modern Painters, ArtReview, and Kaleidoscope. She has written major catalog essays on artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Carroll Dunham, and Matthew Barney, among many others. Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, Catherine has long been passionate about the advancement of arts and culture in mountain communities. She has been a devoted, repeat visitor to Mammoth Lakes since moving to California in 2002 and loves hiking, snowboarding, camping, and fishing in the Eastern Sierras.

Eric Wasserman is the founder and managing partner of Mammoth Wealth Management, Inc. He holds Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 licenses in addition to his General Insurance and California LTC partnership licenses. Eric brings over 20 years of experience in the financial industry where he has worked hard to serve his clients’ needs by providing customized financial planning and investment strategies throughout multiple economic cycles. His philosophy is to explain the complex financial world in terms that his clients can understand and relate to in order to help them achieve their goals.

Mr. Wasserman’s comprehensive knowledge has led to regular media appearances as an expert guest and host on regional, national and globally syndicated programs including CNN Financial’ s The Money Gang, NJ Channel 12 and Business Talk Radio. Additionally, he was sought after as a regular contributor for several printed media publications.

Early is his career, he served as a portfolio manager and advisor with the Magnet Investment Group in Randolph, NJ. In 2002, his passion for skiing and outdoor sports led him to relocate to Mammoth Lakes, California. Following his cross-country move, he started an Edward Jones office in 2003, single-handedly building a top-producing branch. He founded Mammoth Wealth Management in 2014 so he could provide a more comprehensive platform to service his clients by giving him the freedom to customize his offerings to meet individual needs.

Eric is a committed community leader, investing his time in building the Mammoth Lakes community. He has served as Mobility Commissioner, Rotary Club Treasurer, two-term Grand Juror, member of the Advisory Council for Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra, President of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, as well as an integral role in the creation of Mammoth Lakes Tourism and serving as a Founding Board member.

Eric received a BA from the University of Pittsburgh in 1994 with concentrations in Business, Behavioral Neuroscience and Heath Care.

Bill Sauser first came to Mammoth Lakes with his parents in 1958. He sat on the Town of Mammoth Lakes Recreation Commission for 16 years and served on the Southern Mono Historical Society Board of Directors. Bill currently sits on the Town Council for Mammoth Lakes.

An avid supporter of all forms of recreation, Bill is particularly passionate about the continued development of the groomed trail system on the Inyo National Forest, which services the winter recreational needs of both motorized and non-motorized users. As the President of the Mammoth Lakes Snowmobile Association, Bill helped create the orange diamond trail system. Bill worked to obtain grants and lobby for the Inyo National Forest to groom the trail system for the benefit of Mammoth Lakes and Mono County residents and tourists, motorized and non-motorized alike.