Clayton to continue serving as school district trustee
BY TERRY SMITH
The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation reported Tuesday that Executive Director Rob Clayton has “moved on from his position” with the foundation.
SVSEF reported in a press release that Clayton’s departure became effective Saturday, April 30. The foundation further reported that Clayton and his family will continue to live in the Wood River Valley and that Clayton will retain his position as a trustee with the Blaine County School District.
Clayton has served as the district’s Zone 4 trustee since December of 2014, having been appointed to the post by the school board to fill a vacancy from the earlier resignation of former Trustee Richard “Rick” Roberts. Clayton’s term of office extends through June of 2017.
Clayton had served as the foundation’s executive director since 2013, replacing former Executive Director Don Wiseman. Prior to that, he was head of school at the Winter Sports School in Park City, Utah, for 11 years. He worked as head coach for the Park City Ski Education Foundation from 1997-2002.
SVSEF reported that in his tenure with the organization, “Clayton presided over significant organizational improvements,” including remodeling of the Engl Training Center “into one of the most modern and sophisticated ski training centers in the nation.”
Enrollment also increased during Clayton’s tenure, growing this past ski season to include 585 young athletes. SVSEF further reported that the foundation’s partnership with the Blaine County School District, Community School and The Sage School was strengthened under Clayton’s leadership “to provide excellent training in conjunction with the best possible education for all its students.”
“Rob elevated our organization to a new level, leaving us well positioned in attaining our vision of becoming the best junior winter snow sports program in the country,” said foundation Board President Sam Adicoff. “We thank him for his hard work and wish him well in his future endeavors.”
SVSEF reported that Adicoff will serve as interim executive director while a nationwide search is conducted for a new executive director.
Clayton could not be reached on Tuesday for comment.