Our People
ALORA is governed by a local board of directors who are passionate about ALORA. The Board of Directors oversee the ALORA management team.
ALORA MANAGEMENT
Peter Johnson
President
Peter Johnson
President
Born and raised in Madras Oregon, Peter grew up splitting time skiing Mt. Bachelor and Ski Bowl. After graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in Sociology, Peter moved on to pursue his passion – skiing. Peter joined the Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol where he patrolled for almost 10 years. During the summer months, Peter worked for Dopplmeyer building lifts all over the west. From time to time (and as often as he could) Peter would sneak away to ski at Anthony Lakes. Having visited Anthony Lakes as a kid, it quickly became one of his favorite places.
In 2011, Peter became the General Manager of his favorite ski hill. Walking into a then failing business, Peter worked to hire good management, clean up deferred maintenance, and turn the ski area into the special place that everyone knows and loves today.
In 2024, Peter became President of Anthony Lakes Outdoor Recreation Association, overseeing its entities and continuing to bring fun and laughter to the business model.
Chelsea Judy
Marketing Director and Controller
Chelsea Judy
Marketing Director and Controller
Hailing from the good old days in Bend, Oregon, Chelsea relocated to Eastern Oregon after graduating from Oregon State University, Cascades with a Business Administration degree. Knowing full well she was destined for not only rural Oregon living, but the insane skiing and snowboarding at Anthony Lakes, Chelsea left her glory days of competitive snowboarding and settled in Baker City in 2007. Chelsea has been a part of Anthony Lakes since then (with a short hiatus in the cattle industry) and has poured her passion for the industry into the ski area and the organization as a whole.
In 2021, Chelsea became the organization’s Marketing Director and Controller, overseeing ALORA’s marketing and financials.
Dylan Smith
Operations and Marketing Coordinator
Dylan Smith
Operations and Marketing Coordinator
Dylan, a North Powder native, was brought on in 2023 as ALORA’s Operations and Marketing Coordinator. Dylan brings with him a myriad of experience in customer service and hospitality management as well as operations making him vital to the success of ALORA.
Dylan has a passion for photography and received a certificate in Photography from both the Rocky Mountain School of Photography and the Film Institute. Dylan has his hands in many civic duties including a position on both the Baker City Downtown and Baker Heritage Museum boards.
Dylan works closely with ALORA enterprise management to carry out marketing strategies and manage operational efficiencies.
Enterprise Management
Perry Batten
General Manager, Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort
Perry Batten
General Manager, Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort
With over 30 years of working in the ski industry, Perry Batten joined the ALORA team as Anthony Lakes ski area’s General Manager in the fall of 2024. While new to the position, Perry is no stranger to Eastern Oregon nor Anthony Lakes.
Having grown up in Eastern Oregon and learning to ski at Anthony Lakes, Perry was eager to return to his roots and bring with him vast ski area operations experience and knowledge. Perry brings extensive lift maintenance experience having spent over a decade as Lift Maintenance Manager at Kirkwood and then lift Maintenance Supervisor at Brundage for two years. In his latest position, Perry worked as the Operations and Maintenance Manager for the Wallowa Lake Tramway. Perry is no stranger to heavy equipment operation or stepping behind the cash register. Perry is excited to continue his passion of skiing with his family at Anthony Lakes for years to come.
Nic Carman
General Manager, Quail Ridge Golf Course
Nic Carman
General Manager, Quail Ridge Golf Course
Having grown up in Baker City, Nic Carman left town to pursue a degree in Marketing and Business Information Systems from Oregon State University, Corvallis. Nic then spent time working and playing in places like Idaho and Arizona doing what he loves – golfing.
Nic and his wife relocated back to their hometown in 2021 where Nic brought his experience and passion to his local golf course. As Quail Ridge’s General Manager, Nic works to emphasize a culture that incorporates youth programming and a welcoming environment for the community all while maintaining a healthy, challenging, and professionally run course.
Nic brings an easy-going yet professional feel to our local golf course and is a huge asset to not only the golf community but our community as a whole. Nic is involved in all facets of the community including coaching numerous youth sports and a stint on City Council.
Kyle Stertz
Manager, Anthony Lakes Campgrounds
Kyle Stertz
Manager, Anthony Lakes Campgrounds
With years of experience as a fire boss and over 7 years managing the lift crew at Anthony Lakes, Kyle was no stranger to management. In 2023, Kyle began managing the Anthony Lakes Campgrounds and his attention to detail and desire for a smooth and fun operation is nothing short of what the Anthony Lakes culture is all about.
Kyle is also an Eastern Oregon native and has spent countless hours exploring the area and is knowledgeable about the community ALORA serves. Kyle brings professionalism and a fun attitude to everything he does, making him the perfect fit to manage the campground operations.
Ian Warner
Mountain Manager, Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort
Ian Warner
Mountain Manager, Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort
Ian Warner is no stranger to the term “work hard, play hard(er).” Growing up in the Northeast corner of Oregon, Ian’s family ran the local dirtbike track and it is here where Ian’s passion for throttles started. At a young age, Ian learned the importance of working hard. He learned everything from customer service to wrenching on equipment and most importantly, Ian learned how to ride a dirt bike – and he does it well.
Fast forward a few decades of building log homes, framing, and other building jobs, a convenient layoff landed Ian in the ski industry. In 2004, Ian had his first taste of being a lift operator at Anthony Lakes where he spent three winters. With a massive mechanic and building background, Ian quickly found himself Mountain Manager at Ski Bluewood in 2008. In 2014, Ian had the opportunity to come back to Anthony Lakes as the Mountain Manager. Over the past ten years, Ian has brought Anthony Lakes’ infrastructure to better than new condition and he adds his smile and “dad jokes” to every day.
When he’s not at work (which is NOT often), Ian is ripping up mountains on his snowmobile or tearing up dirt on his motorcycle and doing it all with his two daughters.