Michael Neustedter

Michael Neustedter has a diverse work experience spanning over several roles and industries. Michael currently serves as the Partnerships and Recruitment Director at First Descents, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Development Director at Ouray Ice Park, Inc. from May 2019 to January 2022.

From February 2016 to May 2019, Neustedter served as the Executive Director at Paradox Sports. Before that, they were the Marketing Director at the Adaptive Sports Center at Crested Butte Mountain Resort from October 2011 to March 2016.

Neustedter's earlier work experience includes a role as an Account Manager and Consultant for Adobe Systems Inc. at Big Sky Communications from January 2009 to November 2011. Michael also worked as the Marketing Manager at the Community Partnership for Child Development - Head Start from April 2009 to March 2011.

Prior to transitioning to the nonprofit sector, Neustedter gained experience in the corporate world. Michael worked as a Customer Reference Consultant at Sony from December 2008 to October 2009. Before that, they were a Field Events Coordinator for Verizon Wireless at Marketing Werks from September 2008 to December 2008. Additionally, Neustedter worked as a Communications Intern at Lockheed Martin from May 2008 to September 2008.

In 2007, Neustedter began their career as a Media Relations Intern at the United States Olympic Committee from July 2007 to December 2007.

Michael Neustedter attended the University of Missouri-Columbia from an unknown start year to 2008, where they earned a degree in Journalism with a focus on Advertising. Prior to that, they attended UC San Diego until 2005, studying Organic Chemistry. Additionally, in March 2013, they obtained certifications as a Level 1 Certified Adaptive Snowboard Instructor and a Level 1 Certified Snowboard Instructor from the PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors.