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Robbin Gibson, Executive Director
Robbin Gibson has dedicated her career to the world of skiing and to community service in Southern Vermont. Her distinguished career is defined by an unwavering love for winter sports and a dedicated commitment to giving back. Robbin's deep passion for skiing led her from Connecticut to Vermont, where she started her career as a ski instructor at Bromley Mountain before moving over to Stratton Mountain, where she earned her PSIA certification. Shortly after that Robbin joined The Stratton Winter Sports Club team as a coach. Her dedication and exceptional leadership qualities earned her recognition and propelled her into various administrative roles within the organization. Her most recent position as the Director of the Alpine Racing Program saw her overseeing the development of 300 aspiring athletes, directing a dedicated staff of over 60 coaches, supervising events and responsibly managing a substantial budget. Beyond the ski slopes, Robbin's commitment to her community shines brightly. In previous years, she dedicated significant time to fundraising efforts for the Stratton Mountain School, the Stratton Community Foundation, and the New Mexico Center for Therapeutic Riding—an organization co-founded by her parents. Her relentless efforts played a pivotal role in securing essential resources for these causes, enriching the lives of countless individuals. In her current capacity, Robbin collaborates closely with Program Managers at Bromley and Stratton, resort Senior Leadership teams, and the Board of Directors. Her goal is to expand and enhance both winter and summer programming in order to further the mission of the Center and make snow sports available to all. Her vision includes attracting more students, engaging additional volunteers, and creating a host of exciting new events to elevate the community's experience. Her commitment is underscored by her pursuit of additional funding through grants and corporate giving, forging new partnerships, and modernizing the organization's software management programs in order to take it to the next level. Rounding out her active life beyond the slopes, she also enjoys quality time with friends and family, traveling, gardening, and working on restoring an old wooden boat in the Adirondacks. |
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Betsy Hurley, Senior Program Manager
Betsy Hurley was born and raised in Bennington, Vermont. She attended Springfield College and graduated in 2007, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Betsy participates and has competed in many sports including Alpine Skiing in World Games in 2000 in Anchorage, Alaska winning a bronze medal for the USA. She was inducted into the New England Wheelchair Hall of Fame in 2007. Betsy has trained and earned her black belt in Chinese Gojo and Tekken Ryu Iron Hand style and also studied the Phoenix Martial Arts System since 2010. Betsy has been a volunteer, board member and very involved in the Bart Adaptive Sports Center since the beginning and is very excited to see the growth and expansion, spreading the ability to ski at a variety of mountains in Vermont. Betsy is a certified as Adaptive Level 1 Mono/ Bi instructor as well as a Children’s Specialist 1 instructor. |
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Joe Hurley, Founder (Retired)
Joe Hurley was the founder and Executive Director of the Bart Center from its inception in 2002 until his well-earned retirement in 2023. An active member of PSIA, holding Alpine Level II and Adaptive Level III certifications with experience serving on PSIA's Adaptive Board of Education, Joe was instrumental to the founding and subsequent growth of the Bart Center. At the time of Joe's retirement, the Center had expanded beyond snow sports at Bromley Mountain to include a strong program at Stratton Mountain, the annual Wounded Military Heroes Weekend, and summer programs including cycling, golf, and martial arts. Throughout his tenure he inspired and trained 60-75 volunteers per year and mentored staff who remain committed to the program and its students. |
