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Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Afton Cobb and her colleagues of Western Wyoming Dermatology have earned a reputation for care that’s as personalized as it is expert, so when they moved their Jackson office to a new location in June, they also adopted the name of their parent company – Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery – the nation’s premier dermatology network.
“We want everyone in Jackson and the surrounding areas to know we provide our community with fresh approaches to dermatologic treatment built on leadingedge research, the latest technology and compassionate, individualized care,” said Dr. Cobb, a triple Ivy League board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, who completed medical school at Dartmouth College, her dermatology residency at Brown University and ACMS fellowship training in Mohs Surgery through Harvard Beth Israel Lahey Health. Dr. Cobb is committed to advancing the field of dermatology and has been awarded numerous national and international leadership and community service accolades for her efforts.
She and her Physician Assistants Jenny Fritch, PA-C, and Kent Shippen, PA-C, are passionate about making a profound impact on patients, helping them improve, enhance, rejuvenate and love the skin they’re in. As a team, Dr. Cobb, Shippen and Fritch manage common and complex skin, hair, scalp and nail conditions –such as acne, eczema and psoriasis – in adult and pediatric patients. They also provide highly sought-after cosmetic procedures using BOTOX® Cosmetic, microneedling and peels.
Dr. Cobb offers skin cancer diagnosis and treatment options, including Mohs, excisions, blue-light therapy and topical chemotherapies. She is one of only two Mohs surgeons living and practicing full-time in Wyoming. “One in five people in the U.S. will get skin cancer in their lifetime,” said Dr. Cobb. “Here in Wyoming, we love our time in the sun and the snow. However, at our altitude we’re even more prone to weather-related skin conditions, sun damage and skin cancer. Annual total-body skin cancer exams save lives. They are also a good time to discuss what is happening to your skin and hair as you mature – what changes are normal and which can be cause for concern.”
For those diagnosed with skin cancer, treatment options may include highly effective Mohs surgery, which offers the greatest potential for a cure while minimizing the aesthetic impact of treatment. This is particularly important for patients whose skin cancer is in a visible or sensitive area.
Whether you work in an office or outdoors, your environment can have a significant impact on your skin health. Here are a few tips to keep your skin healthy on the job.
• Skin issues can be exacerbated by stress. These include adult acne, rosacea, eczema, melasma and hair loss. Your Advanced Dermatology specialist can tailor treatments to your needs while minimizing side effects like redness or peeling.
• Busy individuals can still maintain a healthy skincare routine. Opt for routines with minimal steps and products with maximum benefit. Essential ingredients include SPF, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, Retinol and Glycolic Acid.
• Sun protection can also prevent premature aging. UV rays break down collagen and elastin, leading to age spots, volume loss, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles. Choose SPF 30+ products that protect from blue light. To maintain healthy skin, you must protect it.
• Lack of sleep can impact your skin. Skin repairs itself during sleep. Lack of sleep leads to changes like dull skin and dark circles or puffiness around the eyes.
Hydration plays a vital role in skin health. Staying hydrated by drinking enough water is vital. If you’re likely to forget to drink enough during your busy day, set a schedule.
“Wherever you are on your journey to healthy skin and hair, it’s essential we understand your concerns and aspirations, so we can help you find the best treatment options for your specific needs,” said Dr. Cobb. “Whether you’re on an aesthetic journey seeking to regain your youthful radiance, looking for help for a shortterm issue or chronic condition or undergoing facial reconstruction after skin cancer removal, we include you as a partner in your care.
"Our team invites you to see us in our new Jackson office, or in Pinedale, Afton or Dubois. A warm welcome awaits you.”
EDITOR’S NOTE 2025
What’s on the horizon for Jackson Hole businesses in 2025? This year companies are embracing new beginnings and innovations, giving back to the community and continuing to serve customers at new locations.
Adapting to changes both small and large is key to building a thriving business and satisfied customer base. Adeptly responding to shifts in the economy or clientele is an area where Jackson businesses excel. This ability helps companies successfully serve their local and visiting customers every year.
Companies throughout Jackson Hole are thinking outside the box from JH Winery that produces award-winning wine and hosts elevated outdoor tastings to the new Gold Mountain Gallery that offers a one-of-a-kind art-viewing experience and truly unique artworks. Modern Beast is providing a much-needed service and
giving generously to the community by crafting creative products to meet all the needs of your furry best friends and donating 100 percent of its profits to help animals in every way possible.
Beloved fixtures of the community found new homes and ways to give back such as Teton Toys, which is moving to a bigger location while it returns to its roots with an all-new play area, and the Chamber of Commerce that is settling into new digs after celebrating 80 years of history in the valley.
This year’s Business Focus is an excellent way to stay up-to-date with leading businesses throughout the area and emerging trends in the local market. Email us with other business news at valley@jhnewsandguide.com.
- Cherise Forno
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Domino’s is the world’s largest pizza company. A multinational chain with over 21,300 stores in more than 90 countries, including franchises as far away as Kenya, Chile and Azerbaijan. Domino’s is everywhere, offering consistent quality, good prices and delicious
food. But despite its ubiquity, each Domino’s is made unique by its location, size and the employees that work there. Each Domino’s has its own unique flavor.
The Domino’s located in Jackson offers a range of products, from pizzas to loaded tater
tots to decadent desserts, the restaurant fills a valuable niche as one of the town’s quick, easy, and reliable late-night dining destinations. Domino’s in Jackson “is a locally owned store with a brand name,” said John Joiner, franchisee and co-owner alongside Taylor Ortman.
Past and Present
Domino’s came to Jackson in 1991, and since, it’s been one of the few Jackson staples that offers something convenient and tasty. The employees are always friendly, the pizzas are reliably hot and fresh and the prices remain unbeatable. “We provide a consistent product in a consistent timeframe with excellent service,” said Joiner. “I want customers to get a quick product at a fair price in a timely manner.”
Joiner bought the Jackson franchise in 2024 with co-owner Ortman. Since then, they’ve fostered an environment that represents their core values: spirited customer service, reliable and delicious food and an efficient experience for everyone. Commitment to these qualities drives the overall Domino’s experience.
what separates us.”
Consider this: Domino’s in Jackson does close to 2,000 orders a week. Which, if you do the math, rounds out to just over 21 orders every hour, seven days a week. And customers are often ordering more than just one pizza. That’s a lot of pies.
Another one of Domino’s perks is that it’s one of the few restaurants open in Jackson during nontraditional dining hours, especially late at night. And it’s not just that they’re open, but they're also making pizzas fresh, hot and ready to eat. It’s something Domino’s takes pride in. Think of Domino’s as your late night go-to after a movie, a concert or spending the night on Town Square. At Domino’s, you can eat what you want, when you want it.
We are happy to donate to lots of local organizations and charities. Sometimes the simple thing is saying:
‘Hey, here's a meal that you don't have to worry about, so that you can handle whatever it is you need to handle.
One of Domino’s assets is its speed, for both dine-in and dineout customers. “From the time you place your order, your order is usually in the oven within two minutes, and then it cooks for eight minutes and comes out,” said Joiner.
And soon after the pizza’s out of the oven, it's either on your table or on its way to your home. Domino’s is fast. And because of that, it can orchestrate countless orders seamlessly.
“On Memorial Day, we did 59 orders from 10 to 11 [p.m.]. That's one order every minute. That's a lot of customers at an 11 p.m. order. We can handle that level of volume. Our ovens are designed for volume. We can routinely do 30, 40, 60 pizzas. The volume aspect is
Help Us Build the Future of Recreation in Teton Valley!
Kotler Arena Expansion & Improvement Project
The First Domino Jackson’s Domino’s restaurant might be known for their fresh pies and superior customer service, but another big part of the business is generosity and giving back to the community. “We are happy to donate to lots of local organizations and charities,” said Joiner.
“Sometimes the simple thing is saying: ‘Hey, here's a meal that you don't have to worry about, so that you can handle whatever it is you need to handle.’ That can have a lot of power in helping people through a situation. I'm always happy to provide that,” said Joiner. And during challenging times for people in the valley, Domino’s becomes more than just a restaurant, but a group of locals helping other locals, locals helping tourists and people helping people. Domino’s employs around 25 local community members, most of whom live in or around Jackson. The local Domino’s is an important community resource—because sometimes the best way forward is one slice at a time.
Kotler Ice Arena is bursting at the seams—and the community demand for skating, hockey, and year-round recreation keeps growing. That’s why Teton Valley Foundation is launching a major expansion and improvement project to serve more kids, more families, and more of our valley, better.
We’re adding:
New locker rooms
More covered seating & expanded viewing areas
Improved accessibility
Year-round potential for community events and programs
Learn more at Ice Night – July 17 @ Music on Main th Come chat with us during Kelsey Waldon’s show and see how you can be part of this exciting future!
Owners John "J.J." Joiner and Taylor Ortman
Fall River Propane
340 Rorke Rd. Etna, WY | 1605 N. Hwy 33, Driggs. ID | 833-682-3671 FallRiverPropane.com
Fall River Propane has been meeting Jackson Hole’s propane needs for over 25 years. With decades of dependable experience, reliable know-how and dedicated customer care, Fall River Propane is Jackson Hole’s top choice for customers with propane needs, whether they are
residential, commercial or otherwise.
Fall River Propane was created as an internal extension of Fall River Electric Cooperative in 1999 when members of the co-op agreed they needed a gas energy service, as much of Fall River’s service area is rural and lacked a natural gas provider. To
fill that need, Fall River Propane began,and in 2004, the service became its own entity. Today, Fall River Propane provides end-to-end service spanning from southwestern Montana around West Yellowstone, eastern Idaho and western Wyoming including Star Valley. And in each state and county, the propane regulations differ, especially in Wyoming.
Teton County, Wyoming, has unique requirements when it comes to propane service. For example, the county requires that propane tanks be installed underground.
“Typically, propane companies provide both above ground and underground tanks,” said Ted Austin, marketing manager for Fall River Propane. “But not in the case of Teton County, Wyoming.”
Beyond that, if a customer wants a propane system at their residence or business, they are required to receive a permit from the county and have an inspection of the installation before the system is completed. “The requirements are specific, and they're more stringent than in other areas,” said Austin.
sure that there are no leaks in the system.”
Fall River Propane offers customers the option to self-manage propane levels or use an autodelivery program, one that does all the work for you. “We put a wireless monitor on the tank, and we can monitor the level of propane in that tank remotely … and when the propane level gets to 20% or below, we automatically deliver a new load of propane and fill that tank. There's no delivery charge for being an auto delivery customer. So you have the feature of potentially never running out of propane because we're monitoring that tank for you,” said Austin. Customers, too, can manage their propane via their handy smartphone portal, which keeps them up to date on all things propane, including things like fill-level, payment options and delivery requests.
Some of the benefits to a propane-powered home include its efficiency, reliability and convenience.
Nevertheless, Fall River Propane excels with the fine print, providing a detail-oriented service with the installation of these underground tanks. “We consider ourselves to be the experts,” said Austin, “because other than digging the hole to put the tank in—that's an excavation company project—we do all the installation of underground tanks and all the piping to the residents or to the business. That's a unique feature in the Jackson area and in the Alta area.”
Fall River Propane’s service is valuable not just because they help power our business and our homes, but because of their attention to safety. Knowing the hazards that can come with gas, Fall River Propane’s attention to detail is unparalleled, allowing customers to feel safe when installing propane systems into their homes and businesses.
“We want to make sure that our customers and their propane system is safe,” Austin said. “And if a customer runs out of propane, we do a leak test before we fill that propane tank again to make
Some of the benefits to a propane-powered home include its efficiency, reliability and convenience. And with the cold winters that come with living in the area, it’s imperative to have a highquality heating system in your home. Rinnai heaters are a popular propanepowered choice over forced air furnaces in homes, with each Rinnai unit coming with its own thermostat, allowing for room-to-room variations in temperature. Fall River Propane not only helps with the installation of Rinnai heaters, but they also service any make and model of propanepowered fireplaces. It’s this kind of attention to detail and care for their customers that sets Fall River Propane apart.
Fall River Propane’s level of customer service goes beyond routine visits and installations because they’re always accessible and ready to help. Fall River Propane provides service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a customer has an emergency, they can reach Fall River Propane at any time to talk with a real agent—not recorded messages or AI chatbots—to respond to customer calls. It’s personable care like this that makes Fall River Propane a step above what a utility service might typically provide its customers.
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Wine with a view. Experience Jackson Hole Winery’s new riverside tasting at Astoria Hot Springs on the banks of the Snake River.
Introducing Jake Laramine and Mike Eden, leaders of First Western Trust Jackson
First Western Trust Financial, INC.
A unique community like Jackson Hole deserves equally unique banking and wealth management services — and First Western Trust was built to deliver just that.
“We aim to serve higher net worth individuals, businesses, nonprofits and foundations,” said Jake Lamarine, market president for First Western’s three Wyoming offices.
Headquartered in Denver and founded in 2002 by Scott Wylie, who still leads the firm today, First Western Trust was created to blend the sophistication of a private bank with the personal touch of a community institution. The Jackson office opened in 2011, and in 2022, merged with Rocky Mountain Bank, relocating to the prominent corner of West Broadway and Scott Lane.
“Our model is substantially different from the day-to-day banking model in average town, USA,” said Mike Eden, senior client advisor. “We’re blending the atmosphere of a polished private bank with the feel of a local community bank.”
That model includes the everyday banking and lending services clients expect, plus a dedicated team providing personalized wealth planning, investment management, retirement solutions, insurance, and trust services, all under one roof.
As a result of the merger, First Western now manages $3 billion in total banking assets and $7 billion on the wealth side, including $1.4 billion in trusts and investments from the Jackson office alone. Yet despite its scale, the firm remains nimble and local, with 18 employees in Jackson and another 10 across Pinedale and Rock Springs.
“It’s real human beings picking up the phones here,” Lamarine said, “rather than 1-800 phone numbers and machines.”
And while the bank often works with complex needs and significant assets, its doors are open to everyone. “Like when your grandfather would go in and open a checking account in a half hour or less,” Lamarine said, “instead of a three-hour process that needs blood and DNA samples.”
“Clients can call us anytime,” Eden added. “We’re in the community, servicing the community — we’re here, available as a trusted resource.”
“That’s key to the Jackson Hole banking ecosystem,” Lamarine said. “The ones that are successful stick with you through thick and thin and make things as painless as possible.”
In May 2024, Lamarine took the helm as market president, following Eden’s tenure in the role. Eden’s decision to stay on speaks to the strength of the leadership transition and the bank’s future.
“Many times a president will leave and go somewhere else, but Mike has chosen to stay on,” Lamarine said. “That rarely happens. He’s very well-respected in the community, and we have nice synergy; the two of us together can do a lot of great things.”
“Jake’s experience and vision for where we want
to go are the reasons First Western hired him,” said Eden, “and the reasons I’m excited to stay on and work with him and build up the bank and the team.”
Both bring long-standing ties to the region — Eden moved to Jackson in 2000, and Lamarine first came in 2001 to “ski bum” before returning to banking in 2014 after a career in engineering. Prior to joining First Western, Lamarine led regional teams at JP Morgan and First Republic.
Today, Lamarine points to portfolio mortgages and trust and estate planning as First Western’s two foundational pillars.
“A portfolio mortgage lets a bank be more attached to its own risks,” he said. “It allows us to go outside of normal boundaries, offer higher loan amounts and be more nimble in lending to individuals.” That flexibility also applies to construction and lot lending — services increasingly important in Jackson. “We feel we can be very productive there,” he said.
“And we do insurance planning,” Eden added. “That’s something I think we do better than most.”
Beyond private clients, First Western also supports many of Jackson’s leading nonprofits, providing tailored solutions for both banking and borrowing needs. Their commitment goes far beyond financial services, with local team members serving on boards including Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area, the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, Jackson Hole Community School and St. John’s Health Foundation.
Wyoming’s business environment also offers distinct advantages, especially for trust clients.
“Wyoming is probably the best state in the country to have a trust,” Eden said. “Our LLC laws are the best in the country, in terms of privacy.”
“As a private trust bank in Wyoming,” Lamarine added, “we have a lot of estate planning tools and resources we can draw from to equip clients to be tax-efficient and take advantage of the landscape in Wyoming.”
And while Wyoming may be small in population, that’s part of what makes it so special. “We have fewer clients,” Eden said, “but we have deeper relationships.” Being small means being nimble. “We like it that way.”
At First Western Trust, we believe financial partnerships should feel personal, flexible and built for the long term. Whether you’re growing your legacy, leading a nonprofit or planning the next chapter, we’re here to help you navigate it with local insight and private banking sophistication. Reach out to our Jackson team and see how we can help you with your wealth journey.
The Gold Mountain Gallery showroom, inside The Wort Plaza
Gold Mountain Gallery
55 N. Glenwood St. | Jackson, WY | 307-201-5095 GoldMountainGallery.com
Photographer David Yarrow captures wild landscapes of the world — from Africa to Jackson Hole — with a twist of pop culture. From bison to wolves to bon vivants and sports cars, Yarrow’s playful large-scale photographs are on display at Gold Mountain Gallery, a recent addition to
Jackson’s art scene located in the Wort Plaza.
“David Yarrow is an artist who breaks the mold, redefining how people experience photography and art. As he puts it, we live in a world where there’s no shortage of visual media content competing for our attention. His goal is
to create work that makes people stop and look,” said Gallery Manager Trevor Ruffner.
Ruffner admires Yarrow’s diversity as an artist, from photographing intimate scenes of our natural world and its unique wildlife to his storytelling scenes that incorporate vintage supercars, wolves, iconic American bars, supermodels, cowboys and everything in between. According to Ruffner, Yarrow’s work can connect with all types of art lovers.
“Jackson is known as an art hub and having a globally sought-after artist like David helps elevate our art scene. He’s a top 10 artist on Artsy, with pieces collected worldwide,” he said.
The large-scale format Yarrow uses plays a crucial role in capturing the attention of the passerby—his art doesn’t feel traditional or pretentious. The size brings with it an emotion of instant gratification, but the more time the viewer spends with Yarrow’s pieces, the artist’s meticulous approach to every detail reveals itself, and a new layer of aesthetic is realized.
“[He] leaves no room for error. Every detail is intentional, and in a large piece, nothing can be hidden,” said Ruffner. Yarrow is represented in over 40 galleries worldwide.
makers includes Matt Downer of Matt Downer Designs, a remarkable woodworker and artisan who captures the accessibility of hard materials, and sources the delicate personalities of hardwoods, steel and stone to create one-of-akind sculptures, tables, chandeliers and lighting.
“Matt is family to Gold Mountain Gallery — we’ve been proudly showcasing his woodwork for over a decade,” Ruffner said. It’s impossible not to try the levers on Downer’s lamps or marvel at his industrial mysticism that fashioned the chandelier hanging at the front of the gallery. Nothing short of mechanical art, the functional décor makes for cogent lighting solutions while simultaneously carrying an air of discovery.
Downer received a Best in Show Mixed Media award for his Bastogne walnut desk at the Western Design Conference. His signature Paige lamp, featuring a stone counterbalance, is another standout piece in the gallery.
Our goal is to be different from anywhere you’ve ever been.
Ruffner said Yarrow will participate in at least two events a year in Jackson. The artist will do the same at Fort Worth, Texas, and Telluride, Colorado, gallery locations where his work is displayed.
All of Yarrow’s works are framed at no additional cost with solid wood frames, white linen matting and the highest-quality museum glass available. Clients can opt for no frame or request custom framing. Most images are released in black and white, others in color, and occasionally both if the creative impact is equally strong.
The gallery also represents Nate Law’s bold, Western pop art, Montana-based James Corwin’s wildlife and modern-impressionist Kira Fercho’s culture of the west.
Gold Mountain’s collection of artisan furniture
“Our goal at Gold Mountain Gallery is to be different from anywhere you’ve ever been,” Ruffner proudly said. “From David Yarrow’s photography to custom rugs, artisan furniture and a mindset that happy hour is business hours — we love what we do.” And it shows.
Whether it’s playing ping pong on a custom walnut table with buffalo hide paddles or swapping stories on a one-of-a-kind buffalo hide chair, the selection at Gold Mountain Gallery is about connecting to landscape, heritage, family and fun.
As experts on Yarrow’s work and curating artisan furniture makers, Gold Mountain Gallery’s clients work closely with the gallery team to find the cadence in their purchase and the right piece for their homes and collections.
“And often [work] directly with the artisans — on design, style and functional needs. It creates a collaborative and memorable experience, and our artisans love getting involved in the creative process to deliver heirloom-quality pieces,” Ruffner said.
SUMMER TRUNK SHOW LINE UP
Over $2M in jewelry
Managing Director Kevin Doyle and the JHAA team
Kristie Grigg, Christina Frey, Laura Marturano, and Elizabeth Frates.
Jackson Hole Art Auction
130 E. Broadway | Jackson, WY | 307-734-9739 JacksonHoleArtAuction.com
Jackson Hole Art Auction welcomes new ownership and reinforces its roots in the local community.
Terry Winchell just returned from Arizona with about 80 pieces of art in his truck. At 75, the Jackson businessman has an established reputation for success and an eye for trends in the Western art market—he’s also fiercely dedicated to his backyard.
Winchell is the author of "Molesworth: The Pioneer of Western Design" (2005) on how Thomas Molesworth's furniture out of Cody, Wyoming, inspired today's pillars of Western design. Winchell is a longtime member of the Jackson Hole art scene and the proprietor of Fighting Bear Antiques.
“After Covid, the auction world changed a lot because people got cooped up at home all at once. They were sitting at home bidding online and that really advanced the online auction business probably 10 years in like two years,” Winchell told the News&Guide over the phone.
Winchell and his wife, Claudia Bonnist, are among the new ownership partners at Jackson Hole Art Auction (JHAA), which has been in operation since 2007 and offers both online and in-person auctions. The annual live auction, which includes online bidding, occurs in September. The February and May auctions occur online with a livestream of the auctioneer.
The other new partners at JHAA are Phil and Kathie Harrington, who live in Jackson, and Keith Ohnmeis, who resides in Wilson.
“We want to make the auction grow, but we also want to increase our retail footprint in the gallery and attract our local community,” Winchell said about the new era at JHAA. “We may have pop-up art shows and we have already put in place quite a bit of vintage mid-century modern furniture in the upstairs gallery.”
“We really want to become a local source and develop good relationships with our local galleries—it’s so important that we can all work together,” Winchell added.
JHAA’s annual September auction has been recognized as one of the premier art events in the country and is a signature event of the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival. Winchell was on the board of the Center for the Arts 20 years ago when the first agreement to hold the auction at The Center was inked. “And that's where the auction is still,” he said happily.
JHAA sees roughly 200 bidders turn out for the annual Fall Arts event. According to Managing Director & Partner Kevin Doyle, the majority of consignors hail from the United
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States and Canada.
“Same goes for our buyers but we have shipped auction purchases to bidders in the UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia/New Zealand” he said. On average over 300 lots are featured in each of JHAA’s three annual auctions.
“So there is a lot to choose from and we have a varied price point, so if you are a new collector looking to buy an original painting, our online auctions feature many lots with an estimate below $2,000,” Doyle said.
One of the premiere lots in this Fall’s auction is a Norman Rockwell painting used for a Saturday Evening Post cover in 1919, which is estimated to fetch between $500,000-700,000. Bidders do not need to be present to bid.
Doyle said as he familiarizes himself with the auction’s current catalog, he’s become particularly fond of a painter by the name of Harold Garde, who studied art at the University of Wyoming in the late 1940s. Garde passed away in 2022 and was known as an American abstract expressionist painter and the originator of the contemporary Strappo technique. JHAA is currently featuring an exhibition of Garde’s work.
“The University of Wyoming Art Museum just had a yearlong retrospective of Garde's work and we have several paintings for sale from that exhibition,” Doyle said.
“We also have for immediate sale midcentury design furniture, contemporary prints by Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana, and fascinating large-scale watercolors by artist Scott Kelley.” A 1950s sterling silver parade saddle by MacPherson Saddlery and works from contemporary Jackson artist Craig Spankie are also on view at the Broadway gallery.
Doyle accepted his current position at JHAA in 2021 after working at Sotheby's New York for 20 years. “It was quite a change as you can imagine, but living in Jackson and managing this auction has been wonderful,” he commented.
“My new partners have been and will continue to be a great support system for me and our team. It also helps that they have long term relationships with locals in Jackson and elsewhere who trust us to do business with honesty and integrity,” Doyle told the News&Guide.
JH Chamber of Commerce
Just in time for its big 80-year anniversary in April 2026 — the Chamber’s articles of incorporation were first filed at the state level in April of 1946 — CEO Rick Howe said the organization has found its home within the historic old Forest Service building constructed in 1934 that originally served
the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
“We are here for many years to come,” Howe said.
Whether it’s been supporting community efforts, advocating for businesses at the local, state and national level and working with strategic
partners across Teton County, Howe said hitting the buzzer on 80 years is a “strong statement” of the Chamber’s role in the community, one marked by resilience and a willingness to adapt.
In just the last decade, the Chamber worked with community leaders in Jackson helping to manage the plan for the eclipse in August 2017 and rallied community leaders to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the latter, Teton County’s response was a model for the country: Jackson Hole served on the White House Covid Economic Recovery Task Force.
“Instead of working against public health and against local and state officials, we all worked together as a community,” Howe said.
Then came the 500-year flood event that washed away Yellowstone roads in June 2022, followed by the collapse of Teton Pass in 2024 that cleaved the community down the middle. In those moments of crisis, Howe said the Chamber leans in.
“The Chamber of Commerce is somebody who always wants to have the resources to assist in any way we can,” Howe said. “We can be a lead role, or we can be a support role. The idea is that we will always be prepared to step up to the plate and be a resource to our community to get through challenging situations.”
In general, Howe tries to not look back. But right now, he feels especially reflective and ready to celebrate hard-fought victories of days gone by.
For example, Howe recalls how, in the 1970s, the late business owner Clarene Law took on the fossil fuel industry, which was looking to construct eight to 12 steel gas derricks across Teton County, each towering around 300-feet tall.
“So many people don’t realize that there were actually oil and gas leases up near Togwotee Mountain Lodge all the way down through Spread Creek,” Howe recalled. “There were possibilities that we could all be driving by gas derricks up Cache Creek and even some close to the Gros Ventre.”
After a decade-long effort rallying residents and businesses, those leases were transferred elsewhere and a community identity that prioritized Jackson Hole’s wilderness emerged.
Other powerful community faces came to mind for Howe when reflecting on the Chamber’s history. He rattled off names that have shaped Jackson such as Abi Garaman, Craig Thomas, Dave & Grant Larson and H.L. Jensen.
Ending its 80th year, with just under 900
members and 11 full-time staff, the Chamber has come a long way from its original budget of $726 thanks to three words: “Innovate or Die.”
Over a year ago, the Chamber embraced artificial intelligence, assembling an AI team that Howe credits for saving the Chamber time, as well as increasing productivity and performance. In June, the Chamber held a two-hour AI training course for its members.
“People should understand it,” Howe said. “If you ignore it, it’s not going to go away. We are very pleased to bring this to the community to help them do what we know they’re struggling with, which is trying to find more time.”
Another struggle Howe is not blind to is tourism and the challenges it can bring. In this testy topic, the Chamber prizes data — such as surveys of its members, residents and visitors — and weaves that feedback into the various conversations it sits in on, such as the Destination Stewardship Council and Sustainable Destination Management Plan.
“Tourism is the number one framework of who we are,” Howe said. “What we’re finding through surveys are the best approaches to find that balance. We’re at the table talking about the opportunities and challenges that come with each day. Looking at all this community has been through in its history; I have full confidence that working together we will get to better places.
Holding tight to relevant data, history and a healthy perspective, Howe keeps his compass fixed on a positive future encapsulated in one word: together.
“What I can say is people are always going to want to come here,” Howe said. “I understand that change will and is going to happen. I can kick and scream about change, or I can look at it and say, ‘What are my opportunities to get involved in how that’s going to happen and direct this as much as we can?’
“When I moved here in 1982, people said, ‘We have two of the most popular national parks right outside our door.’ I was the one that chose to move here. As long as we strive to have common goals that we want to work together to achieve, I think we’re moving forward with the best possible tool kit.”
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New Wine Tasting Venue at Astoria Hot Springs
Jackson Hole Winery
Tasting room locations: Town Square, Teton Village and Astoria Hot Springs | 307-201-1057 JacksonHoleWinery.com
In Jackson, climate makes a difference. The valley experiences cooler temperatures, thinner air and a drier climate. We feel it. And as Jackson Hole Winery knows well, the wine feels it, too.
At 6,229 feet above sea level Jackson Hole Winery sits at one of the highest elevations
for a winery in North America. With 18% less oxygen, their winemaking process comes with a host of new variables that Jackson Hole Winery uses to create complex, flavorful and delicate wines. From reds to whites to rosés, Jackson Hole Winery has award-winning wines for any
consumer, from the connoisseur to the curious.
And beyond the process of fermenting, aging and bottling, Jackson Hole Winery runs several popular wine-tasting events from its refined tasting rooms in Town Square and Teton Village, and its new outdoor location at Astoria Hot Springs. With the newest location at Astoria, Jackson Hole Winery offers a fresh, casual experience for the senses.
The Wine
Jackson Hole Winery is a family-run winery founded in 2009 when Anthony Schroth, winemaker, wanted a go at high-altitude wines. Despite Jackson being an impossible climate for growing grapes—with an unpredictable frost and its short growing season—Schroth was curious about what the high-altitude fermentation process could unlock. As Jackson Hole Winery has discovered, it can create a fantastic, unique blend of flavors.
First, Jackson Hole Winery’s grapes are grown in Sonoma County, California, until they reach maturity. When optimally ripe, the grapes are then harvested and loaded onto refrigerated trucks and shipped directly to Jackson. When they arrive, the actual winemaking takes place: crushing, fermenting, barreling, aging and bottling, which often takes years until the wines are ready to be enjoyed.
Because of Jackson’s climate—lower temps, higher elevation, drier air and less oxygen—the fermentation process is cooler and slower. “It’s the equivalent of slow cooking or letting a tea bag steep a bit longer. You get a lot more character of the grape and the skins in the wine,” said Dan Roork, winery manager. As a result of the climate, JHW’s wines are bolder, drier and have fewer sulfites, one of the main chemicals responsible for those nasty hangovers.
Today, Jackson Hole Winery makes a large selection of wines: Viognier, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, even a Brut aptly named Old Faithful, after the famed Yellowstone geyser. Many of these wines have won awards at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition—the United States’ largest annual wine competition—year after year. Over the last year and a half, JHW has received three Best of Class awards, including at the 2025 awards, where Jackson Hole Winery was awarded Best of Class for their 2022 Zinfandel “Catch & Release,” an homage to Jackson’s fly-fishing culture.
The Experience
Wine is not just a beverage, but an experience. Jackson Hole Winery offers a broad wine-tasting presence in the valley, offering two indoor tastings, running from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week in Jackson, and from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays at Teton Village.
These locations offer central and convenient spaces to enjoy different wines, learn about the winemakers and their process and indulge in a new culinary and social experience. Outdoor tastings marked by sunshine, rolling water and crisp mountain air are easily a summer highlight for both locals and tourists.
Jackson Hole Winery’s outdoor wine tastings were previously held at the winery itself for over 10 years. But now, in the summer of 2025, the outdoor tastings have a new home: Astoria Hot Springs. Located just 20 minutes south of Jackson along Highway 26, these outdoor tastings offer an intimate setting to relax and enjoy wine with a view.
“It’s more secluded, with plenty of outdoor space for people to sit outside in the sun, maybe under an umbrella by the water,” said Roork. While Jackson can have its hectic and chaotic times—especially during the busy summer months—Astoria offers an idyllic and rustic space pinched between mountains and carved by the iconic Snake, which rolls lazily by as guests get to enjoy wine, elevated.
People attending these events will enjoy six different wines accompanied by charcuterie plates during the 90-minute tastings. And while tasters will learn about the individual wines and Jackson Hole Winery’s process, the experience is meant to help people relax and unwind, because really, there are few better ways to enjoy wine than outside, in the sun, with a bit of good company.
To schedule your reservation, call 307-2011057. Prices are subject to change; please call for more information.
Modern Beast
165 E. Deloney Ave. | Jackson, WY | 307-284-7898 ModernBeast.com
Two friends united in their passion for animals are putting their own spin on the world of pet products, bringing whimsical offerings to our furry friends in Jackson Hole. Wool toys designed to please both owners and pets are crafted to resemble anything from a croissant, turnip or
bell pepper, and Modern Beast isn’t short on adventure-ready bandanas or other paw-some products.
The hearts behind the modern designs are founder Lona Williams and CEO Hope Reiners who first connected over their love of animals
in Los Angeles. Williams, a writer for television and film, met Reiners, a swimwear and graphic designer, while both were organizing a fundraiser for an animal nonprofit.
“It’s our urge and our desire to have something for every dog and cat,” Williams said. “It’s like designing for our own dogs and then getting to see it come to life is really fun.”
Both women were raised in the Midwest and learned to sew as young girls. Williams spent her childhood in Minnesota yearning for a dog, while Reiners remembers her grandmother’s backyard “zoo” in Nebraska.
“I could pick up anything on the street and bring it home,” Reiners said. “My grandpa would hook a wagon to the back of the lawnmower and tow me around visiting the zoo.”
The women sewed most of the products themselves in the beginning, things like whales, antlers, strawberries and bones. Now their products are made in Southern California with some items beginning their lives in the hands of skilled artisans in Nepal.
On November 5, 2024, Modern Beast opened its brick-and-mortar store on 165 E. Deloney Ave. Inside, animal lovers will find an array of whimsical handcrafted toys as well as paw cleansers and lotions, leather carrying totes, wool party crowns for your pet’s next shindig, silicone feeding mats and a “Been there, peed on that” patch to proudly adorn the harness of any local tinkler.
After the cost of doing business, 100% of the profits go to 501c3 animal charities. One cause that is a priority for Reiners and Williams is supporting the pet community following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. They’re doing this by raising funds to sponsor transport flights from Los Angeles to safe havens in Idaho, creating a free Pet Product Pantry stocked with essential pet supplies and outfitting displaced families with free pet recovery kits.
“[Reiners] has driven out three moms with massive litters who have gone to Aska’s Animals [a Victor, Idaho, animal welfare nonprofit],” Williams said.
Twelve puppies from Riverside, California, were recently the guests of honor at a June 21 puppy yoga event that Modern Beast hosted before the litter was placed in Jackson’s Animal
Adoption Center.
Modern Beast also collaborates with the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the largest nokill sanctuary for animals in the U.S., located in southern Utah where Reiners also serves on the board.
“There’s a huge problem with overpopulation in the shelters, so we’re constantly trying to … get more animals out of Los Angeles because the euthanasia rate is really high,” Reiners said.
More events to benefit animal nonprofits are on the horizon, such as a competition that will invite participants to redesign the cone of shame into something new, joyful or downright hilarious. The entrance fee will go to local shelters.
The duo also is working with The Cloudveil to customize a line of doggie offerings for guests such as Jackson Hole dog bandanas and toy bones matching the hotel’s brand colors, as well as bespoke dog treats for happy tails wagging in the lobby.
Modern Beast has also collaborated with retailers such as Anthropologie, Nordstrom and Free People.
It’s Williams’ late pup, Otis, a three-legged boxer she adopted in Jackson, who had the most intimate knowledge of the Modern Beast toys. He was known to gobble them whole.
“He ate a toy, there was an emergency surgery and afterward, the vet came out with a baggie,” Williams recalled. “It was one of our fortune cookie toys and it said, ‘Blame the dog.’”
Otis eventually died of old age. But the fortune cookie toys live on, inviting cats into the fold with such wise intonations as: “The time is right to shred the couch.”
It was Williams, whose husband introduced her to Jackson Hole decades ago and whose kids grew up attending Teton Science School summer camp, who first brought Reiners to the valley.
The duo hope that whether folks have their pet on hand, or just in their hearts, everyone roams, wags, rolls or waddles away with a memory.
“We get dogs who are locals, we get dogs that are visiting and then you get those people who say, ‘I am vacationing and I miss my dog so much,’” Williams said. “So, they get a bit of Jackson to take home to their dog.”
Hope Reiners, Lona Williams & pup Ernie
SJH recently welcomed OB/GYN Tim Bussert, MD, to its multi-specialty medical group.
St. John's Health
625 E. Broadway | Jackson, WY | 307-733-3636 StJohns.Health
Residents of Jackson Hole enjoy a unique lifestyle surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. However, like many rural communities across the United States, Teton County faces significant challenges in accessing health care services.
“It's often referred to as a maternal care desert,” said Karen Connelly, chief communications officer at St. John’s Health. This term highlights the shortage, or in some cases, complete absence of OB-GYN care in the region.
St. John’s Health has responded proactively to these challenges, ensuring that the greater Teton area continues to receive quality care. Despite an average of fewer than 350 deliveries annually, St. John’s has maintained a robust labor and delivery department that operates 24/7/365, ensuring obstetricians, pediatricians and nursing staff are always available.
“As you can imagine, the costs associated with providing this level of service are substantial, and the reimbursement rates are often insufficient. It’s a service line that is typically difficult to sustain financially,” Connelly explained. “As a result, many hospitals across the country are forced to reduce or eliminate their obstetric services.”
Teton County’s situation has become more challenging in recent years following the closure of two of the valley's three OB-GYN practices, leaving Gros Ventre OB-GYN as the only clinic providing this essential service. Despite this, St. John’s has continued to offer labor and delivery services and maintain high levels of patient satisfaction, largely thanks to the dedication of the staff at Gros Ventre, including Dr. Maura Lofaro and Dr. Shannon Roberts, as well as the use of temporary medical professionals, known as locum tenens.
Mountain West Custom Spas
1148 Wy-22 | 307-690-4734 MtnWestSpas.com
In January 2024, Dr. Tim Bussert, an obstetrician-gynecologist, joined St. John’s Health. Dr. Bussert, who relocated from Syracuse, New York, earned his M.D. from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2018 and completed his residency there in 2022. “He’s been very well received by both the community and the medical team,” Connelly noted.
There is an additional provider joining the hospital later this year.
Pediatric care has also been a concern in the area, with the closure of one of the valley’s independent pediatric practices. “To ensure the continued operation of our birth center, it’s crucial that we have pediatricians available on the call schedule,” Connelly explained. In response, St. John’s has hired two experienced pediatricians, Dr. Keri Wheeler and Dr. Tiffany Milner, who have both been practicing in Jackson Hole for many years.
'It's often referred to as a maternal care desert,' said Karen Connelly, chief communications officer at St. John’s Health. This term highlights the shortage, or in some cases, complete absence of OB-GYN care in the region.
However, locum tenens come at a high cost. “Financial sustainability became a pressing concern,” Connelly said. As a result, St. John’s began collaborating with Gros Ventre OB-GYN to recruit permanent practitioners.
“We’ve been working on this for some time, and it’s been a very successful effort,” Connelly said.
“We’re also pleased to have Joanna L. Sheets, a certified nurse midwife, as part of our team,” Connelly said. “Joanna has been a valued member of the community for years, and it was important for us to ensure she remained in the area.”
With the addition of new permanent staff and the continued support from locum tenens, St. John’s Health is confident it can meet the community’s growing need for obstetric and pediatric care. “By the end of the year, when our new provider joins us, we will be in an even stronger position to provide comprehensive care for our patients,” Connelly concluded.
This collaborative effort is a testament to St. John’s commitment to addressing the health care needs of Teton County, ensuring that residents can continue to receive high-quality care despite the challenges of rural health care delivery.
Soak in the dream: steam rising off 104-degree water in a tiled spa of your design, personally customized to fit you and your home. The tile, the jets, the lighting, the layout, all fit you like a well-tailored suit as you lose yourself in the Teton views.
This is the first step in the process of designing, creating and enjoying your very own customized spa, pool or plunge.
The next step is contacting Mountain West Custom Spas and the dream starts to become reality.
“Every Nespa tiled spa is handcrafted—built one at a time, 100% custom, with extraordinary attention to detail. Mountain West Custom Spas is a local company with 25 years in the valley installing spas and providing full local support through every step of the process,” owner Bill Kanowitz said.
In a world of cookie cutter spas built to meet a pricepoint, Nespa tiled spas proudly installed by Mountain West Custom Spas stand alone.
These aren’t massproduced, fiberglass tubs that might need to be replaced in five or 10 years, but long-lasting pools with the tile or slate of the client’s choosing, the depth and angle of seats and the location of the jets designed based on the individual’s specs, the site carefully prepared to ensure ease of use and maintenance.
we’ve thought of every detail in regards to adapting to this difficult environment while accommodating for the highest level of function and finishes,” he said. Once the design phase is complete, Kanowitz works with the spa builder to draft architectural grade drawings/renderings to be approved and within 12 to 16 weeks, the new tub arrives in Jackson and installation begins, usually taking a couple of weeks.
Clients will appreciate the local service. “I’m available throughout the entire design process to coordinate with the owners, all the subcontractors and the contractor for a seamless, efficient installation” he said. “I’m there from the beginning to the end, from design to completion, and after the sale, I’ve been in Jackson for 25 years and am not going anywhere. I’m easy to get a hold of and am very responsive to client’s needs.”
Every Nespa tiled spa is handcrafted— built one at a time, 100% custom, with extraordinary attention to detail. Mountain West Custom Spas is a local company with 25 years in the valley installing spas and providing full local support through every step of the process.
“The builder of these spas is a true artisan, building them one at a time by hand with extraordinary attention to detail. We design not only for beauty and performance, but also for long-term functionality and performance,” Kanowitz said of Jim Milligan, of Nespa Inc., the spa builder in Oroville, California.
Since these spas are entirely custom, anything is possible: tile choices, layout, bench elevations, stair arrangements, jets, lighting… The possibilities are endless. Kanowitz’s job is to make it simple.
“Having done this for 25 years in Jackson,
Kanowitz is a microbiologist, and worked in Jackson for 10 years at a biotechnical firm doing genetics research before starting his spa business in 2002.
“The work we did there was very exciting and stimulating, but all good things come to an end, especially in biotech. With a background in water chemistry, I started a spa service business which grew quickly and evolved into doing tiled spa installations,” Today, his portfolio includes everything from a 28’ swim spa to cold plunges. “Cold plunges are pretty big these days,” he said. He can even install equipment to make the water cold in the summer and hot in the winter. “It’s a simple piece of equipment.”
If you can dream it, he’ll figure out how to build it. It inspires him to tackle new ideas and challenges people bring to him.
In the end, it's not just about the hot water soak; It’s about creating a timeless retreat, designed for your life and built to last in the challenging environment we all enjoy in Jackson Hole.
Melvin Warren (1920-1995), The Last of His Kind, 1979 oil on canvas, 36 x 60 in., Estimate: $80,000-120,000
Bob Kuhn (1920-2007), Spooked, 1984 acrylic on board, 14 1/2 x 18 3/8 in. Estimate: $60,000-90,000
Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936), Two Brothers Hunting oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in., Estimate: $70,000-100,000
John Marchand (1875-1921)
Bucking Bronco, 1912 oil on canvas, 36 x 24 in. Estimate: $20,000-30,000
John Nieto (1936-2018), Red Cloud, 1994 oil on canvas, 44 x 40 in. Estimate: $20,000-40,000
Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953), Rabbit Hunters in Roundup oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in., Estimate: $75,000-125,000
Jenness Cortez (1944- ) Road to Wounded Knee, 2019 acrylic on mahogany panel, 20 x 16 in. Estimate: $25,000-45,000
Charles M. Russell (1864-1926), Start of the Roundup, 1898 watercolor on paper, 14 1/2 x 20 1/2 in., Estimate: $180,000-250,000
Tom Lovell (1909-1997), Watering Horses, 1992 oil on canvas, 26 x 36 in., Estimate: $150,000-250,000
Paul Pletka (1946- ), Pentetetuch acrylic on canvas, 48 x 66 in., Estimate: $40,000-60,000
Oden Watches & Jewelry are the hallmarks of a Jackson timeline.
Oden Watches & Jewelry
105 N. Glenwood St. | Jackson, WY | 307-733-4916 OdenJH.com
One of Lisa Knapp’s favorite stories doesn’t involve high budgets or grand plans—it starts with a local cowboy and a pile of crumpled bills.
“He said, ‘I’ve been saving, and I just need to ask her—before she figures out she could do better,’” Knapp laughed. He planned to just
hand her the ring “in the driveway or wherever,” so Knapp stepped up and made sure he left with a beautiful diamond ring—and a better plan. Knapp is the founder, and self-declared “Chief Instigator,” of Oden Watches & Jewelry just south of the Town Square and near the
Jackson Hole Playhouse. Knapp has over 30 years of experience in luxury jewelry and has worked with iconic brands like Cartier, Tiffany, and Breitling.
“I planned a waterfall proposal at Granite Hot Springs for him—complete with lunch, champagne and music. I volunteered to hide and play photographer, DJ and caterer. I saw my own son in him and couldn’t help it. I know I’m here to sell jewelry, but I’m Italian—we’re not great at minding our own business.”
According to Knapp, the bride loved every detail, and immediately asked, “Who planned this? Because it definitely wasn’t you.” Knapp said that when the wedding and later the christening invitation showed up, it honestly meant the world to her.
For the most important moments— from engagements to coincidence, Oden Watches & Jewelry captures the moment with luxury and worldclass style.
“Watches and jewelry often mark life’s biggest moments—they become heirlooms, and the buying experience should be memorable too,” Knapp told the News&Guide.
“For a lot of men, it’s the one piece of jewelry they wear every day—it marks achievements and becomes part of their story. No one ever sells Dad’s watch. They’ll spend ten times its value just to keep it running.”
Women, he adds, are stepping into the collector world with equal passion. “It’s no longer just about fashion. Women are buying serious Swiss timepieces to celebrate independence, success and style—and we love being part of that shift.”
The celebration is carried out in a curated brand selection at the downtown store, in the historic mercantile building from 1906 which is the former location of the old Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum.
Watches and jewelry often mark life’s biggest moments—they become heirlooms, and the buying experience should be memorable too.
“We’re lucky to be in Jackson, where things are beautiful but never too formal. We share our expertise without pretense—and make sure people leave feeling like the experience was as fun and authentic as Jackson itself.”
That philosophy is shared in all sizes— delivering a grand tennis necklace to a private plane, sourcing a rare vintage watch, planning a mountaintop proposal or helping someone find the perfect gift on a budget—extravagant or simple, every experience is personal at Oden.
“Watches are incredibly personal,” according to Kevin Hopper, Oden’s director and managing partner. Hopper joined Oden after leading the Timepiece Division at Richard Eiseman and cofounding La Fin in Dallas, Texas.
Hopper says Breitling and Omega attract milestone clients.
Norqain connects with Jackson’s adventurous spirit.
“And, Glock is growing among rugged, tactical types,” said Hopper.
In addition to the hottest trends, Oden has a rotating selection of pre-owned luxury Swiss watches.
This summer, Oden is hosting a lineup of trunk shows that mix fine jewelry with food, fun, and flair:
• Leo Pizzo – July 10–13 (featuring Mr. Pizzo in person, flying in from Italy)
• JB Star – July 17–19 (over $2M in jewelry arriving via Brinks)
• Norqain – July 31–August 2 (celebrating the almost sold-out Ice Cream Watch with hand-scooped treats and a fun watch trivia contest)
“Our trunk shows aren’t just sales—they’re events,” Hopper shared. “Fondue, whisky tastings, contests… we like to keep it lively.”
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Riverwind Foundation
PO BOX 7355, Jackson, WY 83002 | 307-732-2361 RiverWindFoundation.org
The Riverwind Foundation has been a pioneer in sustainability leadership and resources in the valley since 1999. The nonprofit provides education, training and technical assistance for a diversity of organizations, businesses and communities on the principles, policies and practices of sustainability.
In its mission to unite efforts to minimize resident and visitor impacts on the Greater Yellowstone and other ecosystems now and for future generations, Riverwind joins Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling to operate the Sustainable Business Leaders (SBL) program
to guide local business and nonprofit leaders toward more eco-friendly day-to-day operations.
About 150 local organizations have participated in the program so far, building long-term resilience for this special valley and aligning operations with practices that honor the environment and the community. From cutting waste and prioritizing resource efficiency to advocating for employee well-being and investing in the local economy, these businesses are proving that purpose and profit can thrive in the same ecosystem, each sustaining each other.
Shannon Shuptrine, who took the helm of Riverwind as executive director a year and a half ago, hopes to encourage business and nonprofit leaders to begin their journey without hesitating.
“We really want to meet people where they are and recognize it’s really hard to be a small biz,” Shuptrine says. “We’re really here to support, not to make anybody feel like they’re not doing enough. To be a resource to help them share information between one another, be leaders for one another and be the clearing house for those tools and strategies.”
Leaders interested in applying for the program can fill out an online survey at RiverwindFoundation.org to get the ball rolling. Stuck on a question? Riverwind staff will be happy to assist.
The goal is to operationalize and systematize sustainability into the business plan.
Organizations that complete the SBL program can then pursue Business Emerald Sustainability Tier (BEST) Certification. This widely respected program is a great fit for businesses and nonprofits that want to elevate their sustainability practices to higher levels of environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic vitality. The standards in the BEST program are comparable to the world's most rigorous and comprehensive environmental, community and economic sustainability criteria.
Shuptrine shared an illustrative recent success story from working with the Grand Teton Association to achieve BEST Certification.
“A big part of it is staff training and buy-in,” Shuptrine says. “Their warehouse manager noticed they were making 11 or 12 trips a week to deliver goods. He did some upfront work of going to make more storage space in each of the locations, and they cut their trips in half. When you get everybody on board and get staff to think creatively, those are the kinds of outcomes. That saves them money and at the same time reduces emissions to protect our place now and for the future.”
Businesses that have achieved BEST Certification include the Bentwood Inn, the Elk Refuge Inn, Flat Creek Ranch, Grand Teton Association, Healthy Being Cafe & Juicery, Hidden Hollow Apartments, Jackson Hole Airport, Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris, Jackson Lake Lodge, Rendezvous River Sports, Signal Mountain Lodge, Teton Raptor Center, Teton Toys, Yellowstone National Park Lodges and Yellowstone Safari Company.
“This isn’t just about a stamp at the end,” Shuptrine says. “It’s about that community of business leaders and nonprofits leading one another and inspiring one another.”
In addition to working directly with businesses and nonprofits, Riverwind is committed to partnering with other local organizations working toward similar goals. Through collaboration with Energy Conservation Works, Yellowstone Teton Clean Cities, Teton County, the Town of Jackson and more, Riverwind aims to facilitate wider access to sustainability tools and resources across the valley.
“We try to align with other likeminded organizations and be good partners to unite efforts to reach some of the community goals, like Net Zero Carbon by 2030 and Road to Zero Waste,” Shuptrine says. “Those partnerships are really important.”
Also integral to the nonprofit’s mission is educating local youth, building the next generation of sustainable business leaders, particularly at a time when climate science and climate literacy are getting less support. Riverwind and Jackson Hole Climate Action Collective are planning a merge in order to make the most impact possible in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our valley.
Amid Jackson’s landscape of nonprofits, Riverwind stands out for its holistic approach.
“Our nonprofit work and impact is unique because we look at both environmental and social sustainability and how small-to-medium entities operate,” Shuptrine says. “If all of our businesses and nonprofits made an effort to reduce their environmental impacts by just 10%, that overall impact is really profound.”
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Wes Gardner, owner and founder of Teton Toys
Teton Toys
225 N. Cache | Jackson, WY | 307-200-6066 TetonToys.com
Teton Toys has been a hub of excitement and wonder since its opening in 2009. With aisles full of games and amusements—from Legos to gag gifts to Catan—Teton Toys has something for everyone. And just like many of the store’s items, Teton Toys is fun for all ages.
After 15 years in the basement of the prominent corner building downtown at 10 E. Broadway Ave., Teton Toys will be moving to its new location at 225 N. Cache. The new storefront will be nearly double in size, have a play area and be a more central, distinct location for customers. The store’s new home signifies a major achievement for the business, as its previous space in Lee’s Tees was the oldest of its five locations.
The storefront at 10 E. Broadway—the current home of Lee’s Tees and Teton Toys—used to house Coldwater Creek. Before Teton Toys moved into the building, the basement was used for storage. Taking a storage area and turning it into a profitable space built around fun and cheer was a challenge, but one that Teton Toys took in stride.
“[We] would make a dollar and spend it on a toy; that was how we grew. … We now have five locations—four around Salt Lake and the Jackson store,” said Wes Gardner, owner and founder of Teton Toys. Lehi, Utah, was the first expansion, followed by Riverton, Farmington and Orem, Utah, in 2020. What began as a store with one employee—Gardner himself—bloomed into a thriving business with 40 employees across its various locations. With hard work, imagination and dedication to its customers, Teton Toys transformed a basement into a memorable place for both tourists and locals.
Teton Toys had to forgo this play space. By developing a hang-out area at the new location, Teton Toys will return to its original focus of being a cheerful place to gather and play, one where locals and out-of-town visitors will be sure to have a relaxing, fun experience.
“It is a real benefit to the community: a store with a play area that you can come play at with your kid,” said Gardner.
Another core tenet to Teton Toys is sustainability. As its operation has grown, Teton Toys has created initiatives to limit its environmental impact, which is vital in a natural playground like Jackson. To help reduce unnecessary waste that can come from toys, Teton Toys runs on green energy, funds carbon offsetting programs and began a robust recycling and waste-monitoring program, which has recorded a 10% decrease in total trash output since 2020. It’s little things like this that set Teton Toys apart as a business and as a must-see destination within a destination town.
“I hear it hundreds of times a month,” Gardner said. “If you stand above the stairs, you hear the reactions when people walk down the stairs. They're like, ‘What is this? What did I just walk into here?’ And they're coming from big cities.”
When people walk in, they feel this sense of wonder...
Teton Toys—like any great local toy store— is a collection of small wonders. Each toy, classic game and stuffed animal is more than merchandise, but something that can foster imagination at any age.
Teton Valley Foundation
Kotler Ice Arena lights the lamp on expanding programming and facilities.
While winning isn't everything, it's hard to ignore the most winningest season in Kotler Ice Arena history.
The high school (18U) team captured the Idaho State Championship, its second after a previous title in 2022. They also claimed top honors at tournaments in Jackson, Idaho Falls and Sun Valley, Idaho. The Bantam (14U) team swept events in Montana, Pinedale, Wyoming, and Sun Valley and Idaho Falls, Idaho. The Peewee (12U) teams won championships in both Jackson and Sun Valley, and the Squirts (10U) took home titles from Salt Lake City, Idaho Falls and Sun Valley, Idaho.
“Having consistent ice and now the promise of even more space is helping us take the next step—not just in hockey, but in serving our community,” Stacey Moore, youth hockey program director for the Teton Valley Foundation said.
“This project isn’t just about hockey,” Moore said. “It’s about creating a space that can bring people together across seasons—for concerts, markets, fitness classes and more. It’s about investing in the health and vitality of the Teton Valley community.”
Teton Valley Foundation’s vision for the Kotler Ice Arena extends far beyond the boards. The full expansion plan aims to transform the facility into a year-round community hub—a multi-use space that can host not only ice sports, but music events, farmers markets, fitness classes and more.
open ice times for the general community.
Once completed, the northeast wall enclosure will add three new locker rooms and much-needed spectator space to the existing ice facility, providing essential infrastructure for athletes, coaches and families explained TVF’s executive director, Megan LaTorre.
“Kotler Arena is more than just an ice rink— it’s a hub for lifelong recreation. From firsttime skaters to seasoned adult leagues, we’re fostering a culture where all ages can learn, play, compete and grow. With year-round access, we can serve even more people—offering space for recreation, events and connection far beyond the ice,” commented LaTorre.
In February, the 14U Teton/Nevada combined team faced off against the Utah Lady Grizzlies at the 3rd Annual Teton Valley Girls Jamboree— an event that would earn the small-town rink a spot in the global hockey spotlight. The game was selected by USA Hockey as part of the 2025 IIHF Global Girls’ Game, a worldwide initiative connecting a continuous chain of girls' hockey games across multiple time zones and countries throughout one weekend.
Though the visiting Lady Grizzlies secured a 4-0 win, the event marked a major win for the Teton Valley Foundation and its Cutthroats Youth Hockey program. The matchup in Victor was one of more than 30 featured games nationwide, joining cities like Denver, Minneapolis, Los Angeles and Burlington in celebrating girls’ hockey on a global stage.
“When people walk in, they feel this sense of wonder that they can't help. And that's what you're trying to do as a business owner. … It's special to own a toy store and to be able to create a retail presence around toys and around fun,” Gardner said.
Since its founding, the community has always been integral to Teton Toys. The original Teton Toys was designed with a play area—a nook with toy trains, blocks, stuffed animals and more— that was very popular. Oftentimes, parents would sit on a couch in the store sipping coffee while their toddlers happily played with trains for hours—there was no time limit in the play area. But to accommodate an increase in inventory,
For kids, Teton Toys is sure to create new joys and delights with every visit. For adults, Teton Toys is a pleasant reminder of a bygone era. In many parts of the country, toy stores have been replaced by e-commerce platforms and largescale retail conglomerates. Luckily, Jackson has Teton Toys: a place where old-school meets new. It’s a location where patrons can relive their childhood and re-create that experience with their kids. Teton Toys delivers on one of its goals to bring nostalgia to parents and new discoveries to children.
“It's a piece of Americana that has largely disappeared,” Gardner said. “And it's cool to have a part in bringing it back.”
As Teton Toys transitions to a new space, it’ll be an opportunity for the Jackson community to experience and support the ingenuity and innovation that toy stores can still bring to today’s world.
“As the demand for ice time and community events continues to rise, we recognize the need to expand and evolve to meet the needs of our diverse and expanding community,” said Moore.
“This is a pivotal moment for our organization as we take another significant step forward in providing a top-notch facility for our community,” said board member Ari Kotler, namesake of the arena. “The addition of more locker rooms and upgraded spectator space will not only enhance the user experience but also allow us to better serve our ever-growing user base.”
This spring, TVF ordered the structural steel for the northeast wall enclosure, marking the official start of Phase 1 of the facility’s expansion project, designed to improve the user experience and support the growing needs of the greater ice community, which includes a women's league with 64 players, three adult coed leagues, the Teton Curling Club as well as
“Obviously for these girls, it’s an opportunity for them to do something special and get together and bond,” Moore said in an interview with USA Hockey.
A total of 98 female players from Idaho, Utah and Nevada participated in the Jamboree, a turnout that reflects the growing enthusiasm for girls’ hockey in the region.
The Cutthroats (coed) program traveled to 31 tournaments across Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Utah during the season, and the Kotler Ice Arena hosted six home tournaments— underscoring the demand for both player development and local hosting capabilities.
While Phase 1 is now underway, additional funding is still needed to complete the interior buildout according to the foundation. Those interested in donating and learning more about the strategic plan for Kotler Ice Arena can visit https://givebutter.com/TVFKotlerArena, TetonValleyFoundation.org, or contact TVF to discuss its summer programming and Music on Main at Victory City Park.
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