Introducing Roger McCarthy –The Whistler Years
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Hear how you go from operating the Whistler T-bar to becoming one of the most influential executives in the global mountain tourism business. Bruce Watt, our host, and Roger McCarthy are long time friends having met in Whistler 40+ years ago when they first arrived. Roger is described by many as an easy-going, endearing, inquisitive, driven, energetic, focused, and fun figure. Listeners will clearly hear these qualities throughout as Bruce and Roger discuss with great enthusiasm their passion for adventure, friends, Whistler and what it takes to become one of the most influential executives in the global mountain tourism business.
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