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Show GH_BestofState2016_ParkRecord_PRESSREADY.pdf The Park Record Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, August 27-30, 2016 CITY BEAT CITY EDITOR: JAY HAMBURGER 649-9014 EXT. 111 | citynews@parkrecord.com Cartin settling in to new role 1 8/2/16 10:03 PM Experience the finest European dining in Utah. 2 01 6 B E ST O F STAT E W I N N E R FINE DINING — EUROPEAN C Environmental manager came from Vail Resorts M Y CM MY CY CMY ANNA MOORE K The Park Record After graduating in 2001 with an environmental science degree from the State University of New York, Luke Cartin loaded his truck for the trip West. Following a familiar narrative, he promised friends and family he’d work at a ski resort for one winter. Fifteen years later, he vows he’ll never take a job that is not based in a ski town. As Park City’s new Environmental Sustainability Manager, Cartin, 37, said he is proud to join his new employer’s effort to effectively combine the community’s economic and environmental goals. A few weeks into his new job, Cartin can already recognize a deep Park City pride. “Whether I’m working with someone on the legal team or talking to a bus driver, you can tell they really care about this town,” Cartin says. Over the past 14 years, Cartin climbed the ranks at Vail Resorts. From a ski bum in charge of recycling compliance, to Senior Mountain Environmental Affairs Manager, he has always brought his love for the outdoors to his work. When working at Vail Resorts, Cartin said he spearheaded clean-energy initiatives and helped the company become the second largest corporate buyer of wind credit in the nation behind Whole Foods. After the 2002 Haymen Wildfire, Colorado’s largest TANZI PROPST/PARK RECORD Looking out on the colorful buildings of Old Town from his office at City Hall, Luke Cartin, Park City’s new Environmental Sustainability Manager, admits there are some things about this job that he’ll have to get used to. “I’m used to working double-time on holidays. I can’t believe I get Thanksgiving and Christmas off,” Cartin says. recorded forest fire that destroyed 138,114 acres, Cartin urged the company to help out. According to Cartin, the fire not only jeopardized watersheds for 75 percent of Colorado residents, but “it burned so hot that it actually sterilized the topsoil.” Vail Resorts reacted by giving $4 million dollars to forest regeneration efforts. In the fall of 2004, Cartin was awarded the Pollution Prevention Champion Award, which celebrated his efforts in “providing ski area leadership in pollution prevention, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.” When Vail bought Park City Mountain Resort, the rare opportunity came for Cartin to help link two world-class resorts. He said he gladly turned his attention to the company’s Utah projects. “There’s just something special about this town,” says Cartin. So far, his favorite things about Park City are the rich mining history and ultra- OPEN WED - SUN 5:30 - 9PM SILVER LAKE VILLAGE DEER VALLEY RESORT GOLDENERHIRSCHINN.COM 435.649.7770 outdoorsy locals. “I love how everyone here gets antsy if they haven’t been outside.” As a trail-runner, skier and fresh air fiend, Cartin said he sometimes feels overwhelmed with all the local opportunities for adventure. During last year’s PCMR expansion, Cartin was in charge of the water quality program that included mapping, permitting, training and compliance. While working at PCMR, Cartin found that resort and town workers have “great pride in what they do.” Whether it’s as member of a legal team or the bus driver, there’s an excitement for sustainability that’s woven into the culture of this place, he added. Cartin sees a lot of similarities between the town of Vail and Park City. Beyond the mountain views, “Vail and Park City both battle with issues such as affordable housing, parking, and conservation Please see New manager, A-6 PRICE REDUCED WARM INVITING HOME IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CUL-DE-SACS IN PARK MEADOWS Located within the popular Park Meadows residential neighborhood, Broken Spoke is a secluded gem ensconced in Aspens and perfectly situated on the Park Meadows golf course. This bright home was designed to capture light and sits just on the fairway of the Private Park Meadows Country Club. Set up for easy entertaining and hosting, this home features generous decks, open gourmet kitchen, excellent ski run views, and 4 car garage. $1,950,000 • 5 BED/5 BATH • 4,676 SQ FT • MLS 11600631 • WWW.2710BROKENSPOKEWAY.COM CAROL AGLE 435.647.8085 • carol@agle.com • www.agle.com JIM LEA 435.647.8008 • jimlea@bhhsutah.com • www.bhhsutah.com © 2016 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc® Equal Housing Opportunity. Information not verified or guaranteed. A-5 |