Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation welcomes Kevin Perkey as new executive director
Barney Lerten
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Board of Directors announced on Thursday the appointment of Kevin Perkey as the organization’s new executive director.
“Perkey joins MBSEF following an extensive search process and brings a deep background in nonprofit leadership, strategic growth, and community engagement,” the organization said in a news release Thursday that continues below.
“As a Bend resident and parent whose children have participated in MBSEF programs, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative role MBSEF plays in developing young people through sport,” said Perkey. “I’m excited to build on that proud legacy by working with our coaches, staff, and families to continue elevating MBSEF as a premier organization that helps every athlete reach their full potential.”
Perkey has built a career leading nonprofit organizations through pivotal moments of growth and change, combining strategic vision with operational excellence. He and his family have lived in Bend since 2021, and his two sons have participated on MBSEF’s Freeride Development and Competition Teams as snowboarders.
“Kevin’s experience, leadership, and passion for youth development make him an ideal fit for MBSEF,” said Howard Friedman, President of the MBSEF Board of Directors. “We’re confident he will continue to advance the foundation’s mission of helping athletes achieve their individual athletic, academic, and personal goals.
Perkey is currently transitioning from his previous role and is expected to assume full-time responsibilities as Executive Director by early November.
The MBSEF community welcomes Kevin as he leads the organization into its next exciting chapter.
More About Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation:
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) is a leading winter sports organization and nonprofit based in Bend, Oregon since 1986. Skyliners Ski Club, MBSEF’s root organization, originated in Central Oregon in 1927. The vision of MBSEF is to positively impact the life of every athlete it serves, and it is proud to be the recipient of the 2024 US Ski and Snowboard Development Club of the Year. For more information on MBSEF, its programs, and how to support MBSEF athletes, visit www.mbsef.org.