Mitchell Krause

Choose One

Ocean or Mountains?

Mountain Air

Dog or Cat

Meow

Sweet or Savory

Sweet Tooth

Coffee or Tea

Cup of Joe

TV or Book

Show Streamer

Sunrise or Sunset

Night Owl

Phone Call or Text

Fast Typer

Summer or Winter

Soak up the Sunshine

Spontaneous Adventure or Well-Planned Itinerary

On-the-Fly

Playlist or Podcast

Grooving to the Beats

About

Place of Birth

Appleton, WI

Current City You Live In

Basalt, CO

How long have you worked here?

6 Years

QUESTION & ANSWER

What attracted you to this property or what was your first impression of this property?

My favorite part is that Aspen Meadows is completely surrounded by natural beauty. The other reason is the fact that it is owned by the Aspen Institute, which ensures an intellectually stimulating environment, especially during the summer. I'm a total nerd, so having conversations happen at my bar about energy policy one day and particle physics the next is beyond cool.

When did you first know that you wanted to pursue a career in this field?

I realized that I absolutely love taking care of people and helping make lasting memories. Before working in service, the thought of having a full conversation with a stranger was anxiety inducing, but now it's one of my favorite parts of the job.

What makes you passionate about the hospitality industry?

It's a great way to meet amazing people and transfer positive energy into the world. People come to a hotel for a variety of reasons and it's my job to make sure they feel like they are at their home away from home. You can do that in so many ways through actions big and small. A smile. Going out of your way to create a brand new cocktail for them. Helping guide their experience on property to make sure its optimal. The list goes on.

Share a piece of advice you've received in your career that has stuck with you and made a significant impact.

Energy is contagious and you have the choice to spread it positively or negatively.

In your opinion, where is the best spot to visit at the resort and why?

Definitely the West End Social Patio. Best view in Aspen hands down - without of course having to ride a gondola or hike a few thousand feet.

What's one thing most people don't know about you?

I learned Mandarin Chinese for many years but have forgotten most of it.

What is one thing you can't live without?

Coffee flavored ice cream

What are some of your favorite hobbies?

Ice hockey, snowboarding, hiking, river paddle boarding, bonfires, and hanging with friends.

If you had the power to master any skill instantly, what would it be?

Nuclear fusion

If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?

Flying for sure.

What is a passion project or personal goal you're actively pursuing outside of work?

I actually run a startup company in my free time called Numanity. We are building a digital environmental education platform to help convert interest in the environment to action and a deeper understanding of how our natural world plays into our personal and professional lives. The company came about from research
I conducted during my Masters of Environmental Management program relating to the cognitive disconnect between humans and the environment. You can learn more at www.numanity.us. We are early in our process but are having a blast as we build in our free time.

What would your perfect weekend look like?

Coffee in the AM. Get on the river with friends or the mountain depending on the season. Get a drink to celebrate. Get to bed early to then head to the coffee shop to get set for the coming week and have our Sunday meeting with my Numanity team where we all go over the coming week's objectives and reflect on the previous week's sprint. It's seriously so fun. We all just nerd out the whole time.