Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Beaver Creek Reserve Invests in Leadership Development with CVTC
At Beaver Creek Reserve, investing in people is essential to advancing the mission of connecting the community with nature. Through CVTC’s Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education courses, Beaver Creek Reserve’s team gained practical leadership skills, a shared language, and renewed confidence, which continue to strengthen our organization.
Eric Keisler, Executive Director of Beaver Creek Reserve, said the timing and structure of the training made a real difference for a growing leadership team. “I’ve been looking for courses that I could do with our leadership team to get us on the same page, to have us use a common vernacular,” Keisler said. “After these classes that we took, the team building, the cohesion, it was also really fun. I didn’t expect that part of a continuing ed class to happen.”
Beaver Creek leaders participated in management and critical conversations courses, which Keisler said immediately translated into daily work.
“Having this team with this skill set and different tools really does make me feel like a more confident leader now and going into the future,” he said. “I can look over my shoulder and know that they have the same toolbox.”
Kristin Kiefer, Marketing Program Director, echoed that impact, especially as a new supervisor.
“The CVTC classes really helped me grow to be more comfortable in my position as a director,” Kiefer said. “They helped me develop those critical skills in order to be a supervisor and work with my team both confidently and comfortably.”
Both leaders emphasized the hands-on, local nature of the experience.
“It wasn’t listening to a webinar. It wasn’t just click through these slides,” Keisler said.
“It became very customized to our group, and it became very personal within our organization.” Kiefer added, “I’m definitely a more hands-on, interactive learner, and the classes were very one-on-one. The instructor gave real-life examples and had us share experiences, which made it easier to bring everything back to our workplace.”
For Beaver Creek Reserve, the partnership itself stands out.
“The best part about partnering with CVTC is that it is a partnership,” Keisler said. “I feel like our team grew, and I feel like our impact in the community also helps out everyone in the community.”
Kiefer summed up her experience in a single word.
“If I had to sum up my experience in one word, it would be impactful. Everything I’ve learned I’ve been able to apply everywhere.”
