Leadership

At the Boyne Forever Foundation, strong leadership ensures that every dollar we invest is used responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with our mission and core values. Our structure brings together local insight, subject-matter expertise, and organizational governance to guide our decision-making and uphold accountability.

Advisory Councils

To ensure well-informed, mission-aligned grantmaking, we rely on three specialized councils. These groups bring deep knowledge of the communities, environmental landscapes, and team members we serve.

Advisory Council
Environment + Community
- Resort sustainability leaders
- Environmental scientists and climate experts
- Community advocates, nonprofit leaders, and resort-based community representatives
Advisory Council
Employee Giving Council
- Representatives from across Boyne Resorts, including frontline staff and management

Meet The Staff

Michelle Wein
Executive Director
Michelle leads the Boyne Forever Foundation, guiding its mission to support the unique character and vitality of Boyne Resorts through thoughtful philanthropy and legacy giving. She brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, workforce research, and community development across nonprofit, government and private sectors in Michigan and Washington, D.C. A lifelong Boyne Mountain enthusiast and member of the National Ski Patrol, Michelle has a deep personal connection to the resort and its community. She holds a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University and a Bachelor’s in Economics and Mathematics with Honors from the University of Michigan.

Meet The Board

Board President

Stephen Kircher

Stephen Kircher serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyne Resorts, operating 13 mountain and lakeside resorts across the continent. Since joining the family business full-time in 1988, he has transformed the company from his father's original $1 investment in 1948 into North America’s largest family-run, four-season resort company and third-largest mountain resort operator. His deep commitment to the industry is reflected in his board leadership for the National Ski Areas Association and U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. A passionate outdoor enthusiast who enjoys skiing, snowboarding, golf, sailing, and travel, Stephen divides his time between Northern Michigan, Big Sky, Montana, and New York City with his wife Molly and their four children.

Board Treasurer

Barbara Rowley

Barbara Rowley is a journalist and a community builder, bringing both skills together to help create the vibrant town of Big Sky, Montana over the last three and a half decade where she has been a key player in creating camps, parks, trails, and educational opportunities and improvements. She holds degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and Northwestern.

Director

Randy Doyle

Retired General Manager, Brighton Resort

Randy Doyle is the retired General Manager of Brighton Resort, where he led operations and guest experiences at one of Utah’s premier ski destinations. He also served as Board President of the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, advancing the organization’s mission to promote environmental education and stewardship in the Wasatch Mountains. With decades of leadership in the outdoor recreation industry, Randy has been a dedicated advocate for both mountain communities and the natural landscapes that sustain them.