Eaglecrest Board Appoints Julie Piper as Next General Manager

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Julie Jackson Piper as the next General Manager of Eaglecrest Ski Area. Piper was appointed to the role at the July 7 Eaglecrest Board special meeting. 

“I am excited to welcome Julie Jackson Piper back to Eaglecrest as our ski area’s general manager,” said Brandon Cullum, Eaglecrest Board President. “Julie is the right person to lead our staff, support the board, and help inspire confidence with the Assembly as we move into the 2026/2027 ski season and work to address Eaglecrest’s longer-term sustainability concerns.” 

Piper is currently employed as the Recreation Manager for the City of Richland, Washington, where she has served in that role since 2018. Her prior experience includes being the Aquatics Manager for the City and Borough of Juneau and Youth & Community Outreach Coordinator & Snowsports School Supervisor at Eaglecrest. Piper also has a Bachelor of Science in Ski Area Business Management from Northern Michigan University. 

“I am honored to join Eaglecrest’s dedicated staff and engaged Board of Directors as we build upon the mountain’s remarkable legacy,” Piper said. “Together, we have an incredible opportunity to strengthen our connection with the community, enhance the year-round mountain experience, and ensure Eaglecrest continues to thrive for generations as we begin its next 50 years.” 

Piper will begin her new role on August 31, 2026 and be paid an annual salary of $134,014.40. 

The Eaglecrest General Manager is selected and supervised by the Eaglecrest Board. Following an initial applicant screening by the City and Borough of Juneau Human Resources Department, the Board Human Resources Committee interviewed candidates remotely before selecting a finalist for an in-person interview at the Eaglecrest Board meeting last week. 

For more information, contact Dallas Hargrave, CBJ’s Human Resources/Risk Management Director, at [email protected] or 907-586-0225. 

July 7th, 2026|

Eaglecrest Board of Directors to Interview Finalist for General Manager Position

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors will interview Julie Jackson Piper, the finalist for the Eaglecrest Ski Area General Manager position, during their public meeting on Thursday, July 2 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Assembly Chambers and over Zoom webinar.  

Members of the public are welcome to provide comments about the candidate. CBJ Human Resources will distribute a feedback form at the meeting that will also be available in the July 2 Meeting Agenda Packet. Feedback forms will be collected at the meeting and by email for the Board to review after the interview.  

Below is more information about the final candidate:  

Julie Jackson Piper
Ms. Piper is currently employed as the Recreation Manager for the City of Richland, Washington, and she has served in that role since 2018. Her prior experience includes being the Aquatics Manager for the City and Borough of Juneau and Youth & Community Outreach Coordinator & Snowsports School Supervisor at Eaglecrest. Ms. Piper has a Bachelor of Science in Ski Area Business Management from Northern Michigan University. Her resume and cover letter can be found in the July 2 Meeting Agenda Packet.  

An announcement of the new general manager will occur once an offer has been made and accepted. 

For more information about the interview process, contact Dallas Hargrave, CBJ’s Human Resources/Risk Management Director, at [email protected] or 907-586-0225. For more information about the meeting, visit the CBJ public meetings calendar or the agenda meeting packet available on the Civic Clerk website.  

July 1st, 2026|

GLOF Mitigation Updates, Eaglecrest Gondola, and Disposal of City Hall on Agenda for May 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Assembly will get a detailed technical update on near-term GLOF mitigation efforts, including flood modeling and Phase 1 and 2 HESCO flood barrier construction, followed by a discussion on project funding the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, May 4. Also included on the agenda are discussions of the future paths for both the Gondola project and the existing City Hall building.

The Assembly moved to terminate the revenue sharing agreement with Goldbelt for the gondola project, however, additional discussion regarding next steps is needed. Identified options include termination of the project (sell all parts and equipment), or to seek potential investors to take over the project.

The Assembly will also discuss an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sell the current City Hall (155 Heritage Way). Possible methods of disposal range from sealed competitive bid to authorizing negotiations with an interested party.

While Assembly Committee Meetings do not include public testimony, residents are encouraged to share their input by emailing the assembly at [email protected] or by testifying at an upcoming Regular Assembly Meeting on May 18.

Join in person in assembly chambers or online at juneau.zoom.us/j/95424544691. Meeting materials can be viewed at juneauak.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4843/overview.

For more information, please contact [email protected]. 

May 4th, 2026|
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