With over 25 years of real estate experience in resort communities, Gerry founded Polar Star with a unique approach to affordable housing. As CFO at Vail Resorts, Gerry was responsible for the development and management of extensive employee housing efforts. In cooperation with local municipalities and the State of Colorado, Gerry developed a non-profit financing structure that had not been used in Colorado previously. The 6320 structure has since become the preferred structure for affordable rental housing throughout the mountain resort communities. Gerry’s esteemed integrity and professionalism have allowed him to successfully develop and sustain multi-family rental housing properties in the resort communities of Edwards, Beaver Creek, Avon, Eagle-Vail, Northstar, CA, Snowmass Village and these projects have continued to thrive in a very challenging time, market, and economy.

In May of 2004, Priscilla moved back to Eagle County from Telluride, bringing with her nearly 30 years of management, development and finance experience to Polar Star at it’s inception. Previously with Vail Resorts for 18 years, Priscilla developed budgeting and planning systems, and spent much of her time focused on systems implementation. Leaving Vail Resorts in 1998, she became Director of Finance at Booth Creek Ski Holdings, a ski resort operator. Now with Polar Star, Priscilla prides herself on providing people with the tools and the ability to make business decisions to create viable business opportunities within their own environments. Her consistently energetic, thorough, and comprehensive efforts on behalf of Polar Star’s clients, help to continually propel the company as the leading affordable housing property management organization.

Jerry is no stranger to management and administration. He brings over 30 years of experience in human resources at executive levels to Polar Star. As VP of Corporate Administration for Vail Resorts, Jerry was director of Human Resources, Risk Management, Ticketing and several other areas. Capable of conquering any formidable business challenge, Jerry has served on executive committees and has provided leadership during IPO’s, mergers and acquisitions, and implementing a 401k plan for 22,000 employees saving $300,000 in the process. Jerry’s long track record of cost efficiencies, organizational realignments, and work force planning & development make him an indispensable asset to Polar Star Properties.

With a diverse background of engineering, insurance, and accounting JoAnne comes to Polar Star with an array of capabilities that make her experience with working in fast-paced environments demanding strong organizational, technical and interpersonal skills exceedingly beneficial to Polar Star’s day to day operations. Directing the implementation of web-based property management software for 4 of Polar Star’s large properties has in itself saved the company large amounts of time and money. Her personable nature allows for unprecedented customer service as she assists clients in identifying their interests and motivating them to act accordingly.

As the latest addition to the management team, Dana brings fresh perspectives on administration, market research and outstanding occupancy fulfillments to Polar Star. As Leasing Manager for 3 of the 6 properties currently under Polar Star Properties leadership, she is responsible for managing 412 of the one to five bedroom units each requiring expertise in a variety of customer service, detailed administrative and sales skills. Dana is also at the helm of comprehensive and accurate revenue and expense reporting on each property for review by senior management. Managing a complete rebuild of leasing functions and maintaining a 98% occupancy rate are proof that her dedicated diligence and detailed creativity have taken part in the overall advancement of Polar Star Properties.