Gerry Tschinkel

Background

About Gerry Tschinkel

I started my career as a ski instructor and attended SUNY Cortland for Ski Area Management/Rec. & Sport Management. I earned my level 3 PSIA instructor cert. and attended PSIA's National. Academy. For 23 years I managed a National non-traditional Media Network and its Event Marketing Division. As SVP of Operations & Event Marketing I was responsible for sales, growing the network from 35 to 155 US ski resorts strong. I am now VP of Sales for Hunter Mountain, a Vail Resort. I oversee sponsorship sales as well as new business development. I pride myself in high-caliber relationship development, presentation, negotiation and closing skills. I have strong relationships with many brands like Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, Fiat, Ford, GM, Chevy, Cadillac, Toyota, VW, BMW, GEICO, DANONE, Nestle Waters, Aquafina, Vita Coco, Delta, Saranac Beer, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Monster Energy, BFG Tires, Yokohama Tires, NY Lottery, B&G Foods, Clif, Diageo, Moet Hennessey, Maxim, L.L. Bean & 495 Productions. With years of event activation experience in the automotive channel I created and launched three popular off-road experiences, the Hunter Mt. Winter Driving School, the 4X4 Off-Road Adventure and the Hunter Mt. Jeep Summit. All three high end off-road adventures allow the driver to navigate their vehicle in a safe, challenging and exciting environment. Check them out here: and here: For five years I chaired the SUNY Cortland Sport Management Advisory Board; responsible for helping to guide the SPM program strategically into the future with the prime focus centered on the quality of the student’s academic education.