The Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation was established in 1989 for the purpose of constructing a modest ski museum in honor of ski legend, Alf Engen. With the selection of Salt Lake City to host the 2002 Winter Olympics, the museum concept was dramatically expanded to include a Salt Lake 2002 Olympic gallery and other features which would transform the modest ski museum into a winter sports cultural center. In recognition of a lead gift from the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation and the lifelong friendship of the U.S. Ski Hall of Fame members, Alf Engen and Joe Quinney, the Engen Foundation Board of Trustees unanimously agreed that the facility should be named the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center with the Alf Engen Ski Museum as the primary cornerstone of the building.
The Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation's mission is to preserve the rich history of skiing in the Intermountain Region by providing a world-class facility which highlights the many contributions made in ski area development, athletic competition, snow safety, ski innovation and ski teaching methods. The specific goals to accomplish this mission include:
- providing an educational, as well as entertaining, interactive presentation of materials which tie to the core curriculum of schools in the surrounding communities.
- providing a rich assortment of interactive displays which allow visitors to gain insight into many of the ski legends and ski pioneers who played a key role in the development of winter sports throughout the Intermountain Area.
- providing a vast assortment of historical artifacts which increase the public’s overall awareness of our skiing heritage.
- Donors
- Recent Donors
- Docents
- Partners
- Board of Trustees
- Diversity & Inclusion
Benefactors
($1,000,000 + Donation)
George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
Emma Eccles Jones Foundation
Janet Q. Lawson
S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney Foundation
Gold Donors
($100,000-$999,999 Donation)
Dr. Ezekiel R. & Edna Wattis Dumke Foundation
Katherine & Ezekiel R. Dumke Jr. Foundation
Marriner S. Eccles Foundation
Evelyn Engen
Frederick Q. Lawson
David & Shari Quinney
Swartz Foundation (Jim & Susan)
Silver Donors
($5,000 - $99,999 Donation)
Adobe Foundation
Alta Ski Area
Alta Ski Lifts Company
Barbara Stewart Anderson
Cumming Foundation
John & Kristi Cumming
Dean Witter (Morgan Stanley)
James & Geralyn Dreyfous
Paul & Marilyn Duncan
Spencer F. Eccles
Spencer P. & Kristine Eccles
Alan & Barbara Engen
Scott Engen
Todd & Michelle Engen
Fidelity Foundation
Jim & Barbara Gaddis
G. S. Beckwith Gilbert
Libby Hyland
Adolph Imboden
Ted & Shirley Johnson
Lawrence & Marilyn Knowles
Tom C. & Ann Korologos
Janet Q. Lawson Foundation
Peter Q. Lawson
Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Foundation
Miller Ski Company
Dr. Donn G. & Dr. Janet Mosser
Park City Foundation
David & Nancie Pickett
JaLynn & Greg Prince
Mark & Diane Prothro
Ray Quinney & Nebeker
RIESTER
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Sackler
Hy & Debra Saunders
Jody Shrontz
Jerry & Barbara Alley Simon
Summit County
Jared Sweet
Scott & Susanne Ulbrich
U.S. Forest Service
Utah Office of Museum Services
M. Walker Wallace
Dick Webber
Larry Williams – Axess Americas Inc.
Wells Fargo Bank
Bronze Donors
($1,000 - $4,999 Donation)
FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS
Alan & Barbara Engen Foundation
Elfriede P. Shane Family Trust
*Janet Q. Lawson Foundation
Joanne L. Shrontz Family Foundation
*S. J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation
CORPORATE MEMBERS $5000+
David & Shari Quinney
SUSTAINING MEMBERS $1000 - $4999
Alta Ski Area
In memory of Alf Engen
The Byrne Family
John D. Cahill
Deer Valley Resort
Jim Dreyfous
John & Shirley Durham
Spencer F. Eccles
Spencer P. & Kristine Eccles
*Alan & Barbara Engen
Todd & Michelle Engen
Jim & Barbara Gaddis
Larry and Vicki Gwin
Susan and Tom Hodgson
Adolph Imboden
Thor & Barbie Kallerud
David & Mary Anne Keyser
In memory of Bud Keyser
*Mike Korologos
Tom C. & Ann Korologos
*Marvin A. & Renee Melville
Barbara Alley Simon
*Ron & Julie Steele
*David & Susan Vandehei
ENRICHING MEMBERS $500 - $999
David & Lisa Actor
Sandy Anderson
Kitty Bennion
Sharon Bresin
John & Kristi Cumming
KTC Fund
Katie Eccles
Steve & Maki Engen
Francoise Eriksen
Hans & Sally Fuegi
*Vern Greco
*Karen A. Korfanta
*Ken & Ann Miller
John Mitchell
Bradley Olch
Karen Marriott & Nathan Rafferty
William G. Shaw
*Robert Tassone
Dedicated to all my ski buddies
*Dr. Greg & Karen Thompson
SUPPORTING MEMBERS $250 - $499
Dan Baxter
Beaver Mountain Ski Area
Jim & Marilyn Brezovec
Judith and Murray Danforth III
Bill & Robin Dark
In honor of Jim Vanderwest
Tom & Laurie Eastwood
In honor of Jim Gaddis
John S. Edwards
In appreciation of Alan and Barbara Engen
*Dick & JoAnn Frost
In memory of Larry Swanson, Dave Larse, Maxine Bounous
*Dick & JoAnn Frost
In memory of Tom Woodward, Larry Swanson, Lou Lorenz, Dean Roberts
Joseph Hatch, M.D.
Hal & Katrina Jensen
In memory of Pat Miller
*Molly Laramie & Karen Korfanta
*Carol Lupus
In memory of Stormy Lupus
Michael Martin
In memory of Bill Spencer
William & Suzelle McCullough
Connie Nelson
*David & Nancie Pickett
John & Jean Raemer
*Sydney Reed
Bill & Martha Scott
Judy Spencer
*Robert Tassone
In memory of Asael "Ace" Farr
Richard & Sue Thomas
Wally & Hooper Wahlquist
In memory of Steve Utley
David & Kammie Ward
James C. Wharton
Barbara Yamada
Dedicated to Dr. Greg Thompson
Steve & Margie Yapp
CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS $100 - $249
Graham Anderson
Mark & Gwen Anderson
In memory of Wendi Anderson
Frank & Robyn Archer
In memory of Stan Fry
Junior Bounous
Steve & Sue Bounous
Bonnie Bower
In memory of JB
Jan & Judith Brunvand
Kenneth Burton
Becky Campbell
In memory of Siv Gillmor
*Martha Olson & Rod Carlson
In honor of John Ardros
Sandy Chio
Marc Paulsen & Aleta Cobabe
Peggy Dean
Diane DeBoer
Brad & Janet Dickson
Barbara Dunlea
Greg & Jauna DuPratt
Jennifer Easter
Bruce & Kathy Emerson
Tom Engelman
*Alan & Barbara Engen
In memory of Suzy Harris Rytting
*Alan & Barbara Engen
In memory of Jon Weisberg
Mark & Pem Fowler
In memory of John Bower
John & Rosita Gee
Ray & Carol Grass
Bill Gray
Nicole & Rob Greener
Elaine Guin
In honor of Mike Korologos & in memory of Baird Guin
Donald J. Hall
Steve Hegerfeld
In honor of Jim Gaddis
John & Vicky Hoagland
Gail & Tom Jacobsen
In memory of Suzy Harris Rytting
Eric Kankainen
Peter & Jeanine Karns
Keith Lange
Bill Lash
*Mimi Levitt
Whit & Colleen Logan
*Loughlin Family
*Carol Lupus
In memory of Suzy Harris Rytting
Margaret Moses & Bob Marsh
Stew & Barbara Marsh
Rusty & Sally Martin
Dan & Patty Meldrum
Brett & Lori Mickelson
Ann M. Miller
Pam Mills & Jim Miller
In memory of Pat Miller
*Renai Bodley & Mark Miller
Tim & Karen Miller
Janet Mosser
Dan & Heidi Nelsen
Robert L. Newcomb
In memory of Bryce Newcomb
Rick & Judy Newton
Niederhauser & Davis, LLC
John & Joanne O’Connell
Ron & Sue Parody
Steve & Arlene Pettise
Christine Pickett
Dobber & Lisa Price
*Thomas M. Prosek
Mark & Dianne Prothro
Susan Purdy
David Raaum
Albert & Julia Rosenblatt
In honor of Alan Schoenberger
Gerard & Sue Ruvo
Darrell & Barbara Scott
Rick & Janet Spedden
Susan Spivey
Barry & Carol Stone
In honor of Connie Nelson
Linda Bonar & John Stratton
Jinx & Bryan Strout
Gary & Teresa Tackman
Laila & James Tedford
Bob & Else Theobald
Mike Thurgood
Louise & Davis VanWinkle
In memory of John Bower
Nona Weatherbee
Bernie Weichsel
Pam Weisberg
In memory of Jon M. Weisberg
Liz Weller
Robin Palazzo & Jim Whitney
FAMILY MEMBERS $50 - $99
Louis Abel & Family
Barbara Altum
Dick & Elrae Bench
James Berry
Sue Bhanos
Bruce Blair
Eric Bloomquist
Tim Braun
Andy & Lynn Cier
Mona Cotter
Bob & Betsey Devaney
Maureen Dunn
Juliann Fritz
Dedicated to Mike Korologos
*Dick Frost
In memory of Larry Swanson, Dave Larse, Maxine Bounous
Andrew & Brooke Gordan
David Hanscom
Duane C. Hill
Colin & Missy Hilton
Mike & Peggy Hinman
In memory of Wes Deist
Velma Jenson
Carol Kane
Lester & Safia Keller
Tom & Carol Kelly
Janifer Larson
John Lundin
Ken & Barbara Martz
Maren McFarland
Edward Moreton
Gary Nate
Kari Ross Nelson
In honor of Hannah Wang
Jeff & Karen Nielsen
Park City Community Foundation
Dawn Rene Pencil
Dedicated to Bodi Marzka
W. Jean Richmond
Michelle & Chris Sammartino
Dedicated to Jackson Sammartino
*Eldon Scott
Eric & Ira Sharp
Michael Smith
Daniel & Connie Steffen
Denny Tynan
Annie Wallace
Ben & Hannah Wang
Peter & Marla Wold
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS $25 - $49
Marie Backer
Fred Brewer
Deborah Christensen
Tim Collins
Eli Dickey
Dick Dorworth
George & Joan Earl
Torch & Sally Elliott
Harry E. Fuller
Donald Garnas
Shelley Gillwald
Judy Horwitz
Kim Kerr
Paula & Lee Larson
Laurel McKenney
Dale E. Miller
*Renai Bodley Miller
In honor of Connie Nelson
Rick Morris
Marcia Witte & Lyle Nelson
Mary Lu Nelson
Heidi & Eric Neuenschwander
Cori Durham Parkinson
In memory of Wilby M. Durham
Lynn Ware Peek
Morgan Pierce
Jenette Purdy
Mike Rasmussen
David J. Ream
Tomoko Schlag
Nancy Seraphin
Ed Shaul
Wesley Sine
In honor of Jerry Sine
Heidi Smart
Janet van Hartesvelt
Lindsey Van
John Vrabel
Matt Warren
In honor of Larry Warren
Mark & Alex Weiner
RL White
Benny Yih
MUSEUM FRIENDS $5 - $24
Elissa Aten
Sue Bhanos
Jonathan Green
Bliss & Kathy Harmer
In Memory of Russ Harmer
Alison Hayes
Matt & Tracey Lindon
Bea Mayes
Jan Mitchell
Michael & Lauren O’Malley
Dixie Schiffman
Karen Terzian
Carolyn Wawra
Kendra Wyckoff
*Donated multiple times
Alf Engen Ski Museum Docents
Sue Bhanos
Bonnie Bower
Judy Brophy
Joyce Cossin
Barbara Engen
Ute Fowler
Marit Glenne
Karen Halverson
Marilyn Jameson
Rusty Martin
Ray Miamidian
Ann Miller
Janis Pierce
Fred Rubinfeld
Dan Steffen
Jim Tedford
David Vandehei
Susan Vandehei
To learn more about joining our docent team, please contact Connie Nelson at cnelson@uolf.org
Numerous partners provide resources, talent, guidance and expertise that such an undertaking must have to thrive:
Ski History Partners
- University of Utah J Willard Marriott Library Ski Archives
- Utah State Historical Society
- International Ski History Association
- Alta Historical Society
Museum Partners
- Utah Museums Association
- American Association of Museums
- Park City Historical Society and Museum
- U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum
Community Partners
- Park City Chamber Bureau
- Park City Community Foundation
- Summit County
- Park City Summit County Arts Council
- Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau
- SeniorsSkiing.com
- Swaner EcoCenter
Winter Sports Partners
- Utah Olympic Park
- Professional Ski Instructors of America - Intermountain
- Ski Utah
- Beaver Mountain Ski Area
- Snowbasin
- Brian Head Resort
- Powder Mountain
- Solitude Mountain Resort
- Brighton Resort
- Deer Valley
- Cherry Peak
- Sundance Resort
- Nordic Valley
- Eagle Point
- Park City Mountain Resort
- Snowbird
- Alta Ski Area
- Woodward Park City
A dedicated board of trustees guides the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation. Many have been members since the Foundation's inception in 1991. You are welcome to contact any of the board members for additional information about the foundation, the Alf Engen Museum or the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center.
Board of Trustees
Mr. Ron Steele, Chairman
Mr. Tom Kelly, Chairman Emeritus
Mr. David L. Vandehei, Chairman Emeritus
Mr. Alan K. Engen, Chairman Emeritus
Mike Korologos, Vice President
Barbara Yamada, Secretary
Michael R. Maughan, Treasurer
Connie Nelson, Executive Director
Ms. Megan Collins
Mr. David Davenport
Mr. John Durham
Mr. Spencer P. Eccles
Dr. Todd Engen
Mr. James Gaddis
Mr. Herbert C. Livsey
Mr. David Quinney
Mr. Nathan Rafferty
Dr. Greg C. Thompson
Past Chairmen/Presidents
Alan K. Engen (1989-2004)
Scott Ulbrich (2004-2009)
David L. Vandehei (2009-2017)
Tom Kelly (2017-2022)
The Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation ascribes to the focus area of equity, inclusion, and diversity as described by the American Alliance of Museums, “We believe that equity is our goal, inclusion is how we move toward that goal, and diversity describes the breadth of our experiences and perspectives.” These experiences and perspectives include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, geographic location, national origin, religious beliefs, language, veteran status, and physical abilities. Diversity is invaluable because it generates differing points of view, leads to innovation, fosters an understanding and acceptance of individuals from different backgrounds, and recognizes the contributions that a variety of individuals and groups can make.
Inclusion is about creating and maintaining an environment that is welcoming and inviting to all, and where differences are valued. It means promoting an environment in which contributions and strengths are recognized, optimized, and valued in a way that generates opportunities for adaptability, problem-solving, growth and ultimately increased success.
The Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation is committed to fostering, cultivating, and maintaining a culture of diversity and inclusion throughout its organization. The Alf Engen Ski Museum’s vision is to be the recognized world leader in ski history museums. Our mission is to preserve the rich history of skiing in the Intermountain Region by providing a world-class facility, which highlights the many contributions made in ski area development, athletic competition, snow safety, ski innovation, and ski instruction methods. Our mission to preserve the history of skiing starts with the education of all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, ethnicities, and genders.
We are dedicated to achieving our goals of creating a diverse and inclusive environment and experience at the Alf Engen Ski Museum. To begin, we plan to inspire, educate, and support a diverse community by introducing a new rotating exhibit, Diversity in Skiing. The exhibit will feature athletes, artists, individuals, and more in the Intermountain Region and beyond, who epitomize diversity in skiing.
By formulating specific action plans to succeed in these goals, the Alf Engen Ski Museum will strive to lead locally and nationally in all aspects of diversity and inclusion practices in museums, as well as ski and Olympic history.