Board Members



 

The Recreation District was created by the Summit County Commission, under the Utah Special Services District Act, to provide recreational services and facilities for residents of western Summit County residing in the unincorporated area outside of Park City. The seven-member Administrative Control Board of the Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to oversee the operation of the District. All Board members are required to be a registered voter at the place of their residence in the Snyderville Basin, within the District boundaries. Board terms are 4-years, and vacancies are advertised to be filled at the end of each 4-year term. Board members may choose to apply for reappointment.

To learn more about the history of the District, click on this link.
To view the minutes from any of the previous Board meetings, click on this link.
To contact any of the Board members please email board@basinrecreation.org

David Kottler
Chair
David Kottler has lived in Summit Park with his wife Randi and their two kids since 2001.  He loves the outdoors and enjoys using the trails throughout Snyderville Basin almost every day.  When he is not hiking or snow shoeing, you will often find him practicing karate, playing squash, or playing with his golden retrievers.  David is an attorney currently practicing primarily in the field of civil litigation.  He was formerly employed as a prosecutor and as a public defender.  David is excited to serve on the Basin Recreation Board and looks forward to the continued expansion of recreational opportunities and open space throughout the Basin.

Marilyn Stinson
Chair Elect
Marilyn Stinson is a 12-year resident of Pinebrook. Marilyn brings over 20 years of tourism industry experience and perspective to the Board, with more than a decade with Deer Valley Resort. In addition to her sales and marketing responsibilities, Marilyn oversees the Resort's extensive volunteer program for the annual Freestyle World Cup events. She and her husband, Shawn, who sits on the Mountain Trails Foundation's Board, have a young daughter that enjoys taking full advantage of all that Basin Recreation has to offer.

Scott McClelland
Clerk
Scott McClelland moved from Florida to Park City in 1996 after graduating from the University of Florida.  Scott is married to Caren McClelland and has two children, Chase and Gracie.  He is active in sports and loves the Park City trails. 



 

Brian Guyer
Treasurer
Brian Guyer has been a resident of Pinebrook for the past 7 years.  Besides being a regular guest at The Fieldhouse, his interests are skiing and touring in the local mountains and biking/hiking on the extensive trails.  Brian is currently serving as manager for Mountainlands Coumminty Housing Trust here in Park City.  He hopes to use his experience to build on the great work of Basin Recreation and ensure that people are able to enjoy the open space, trails and facilities in the Basin for generations to come.

Jay Burke
Member
Jay Burke is a ten year Basin resident that currently resides in Silver Summit. In his capacity as a board member he looks ahead in helping to expand on what he feels is one of the best outdoor recreation hubs in the county. Professionally he is the owner of Snow Chicken Brand Communications and the co-owner/Event Director of The Park City Point 2 Point, a local endurance mountain bike race. Jay is happily married to Hilary and you'll often find them out with their kids enjoying all that Park City has to offer.

Jim Magruder
Member
Jim Magruder has been a resident of Jeremy Ranch since 2005 and has just recently retired from a successful 2nd career in the private equity industry focusing on company turnarounds. Jim has over 40 years of executive level management experience with a focus on fiscal financial responsibilities. Jim's passion is in mentoring young children and adults in athletics and physical fitness in an effort to keep their minds and bodies fortified. Jim is an avid skier, enjoys instructing and can be constantly seen on the golf course during the summer.

Catherine Kahlow
Member
Cathy Kahlow has been a resident of Snyderville Basin since 2006. She loves living here because of the wonderful recreation opportunities available. She is excited to work on the Board and has over 30 years experience in public land recreation, trails, wilderness, and interpretive program administration throughout National Forests in the west. Her passion for outdoor recreation started with municipal government recreation and led to working with the National Park Service and later, the U.S. Forest Service. Currently she is in executive leadership serving as District Ranger for the Salt Lake District. Cathy is married and has two grown children that also live in Park City.