Meet Our Team
Sarah Thornhill
Owner/Operator
Sarah is full of beans... literally! Her love for coffee is second only to her family; her two baby boys, dog and husband. She started Outpost because she is passionate about creating an elevated Whistler experience for our guests
Aisling Moore
Reservations Agent / Property Inspector
Aisling originally from Northern Ireland relocated to Canada two years ago. She has previously lived in Dubai working as an international flight attendant for Emirates Airline. She had the pleasure of working with people all over the world and has visited over 80 countries. She decided to swap the desert for the mountains and has been loving it ever since!
Desirae Smith
Property Services Manager / Concierge
Desirae is our born and raised Whistler local. She loves everything this town has to offer and spends most of her time skiing, biking, hiking and exploring the coast. She previously worked as an Event Manager in Vancouver for 4+ years before coming back to the mountains. She is thrilled to join the Outpost Team and is excited to bring her organizational skills and keen eye for detail into her role. Desirae is delighted to share her hometown with you, don't be shy to pick her brain for all the favourite local spots and activities!
Emlyn Grubb
Owner Relations Manager
Our in-house Welshman. Emlyn is proud of his heritage, but the inexcusably constant rain and his love of snowboarding drove him to the mountains years ago. Over time he has gained years of invaluable experience in property management across ski resorts in France, Austria & Switzerland. Emlyn is dedicated to developing great relationships with home owners and being able to showcase the phenomenal level of care that Outpost provides to their homes. Although a relatively new local; he has quickly embraced Canada, with all the biking and poutines that come along with it and is thrilled to call Whistler home. In the Winter, Emlyn can be found snowboarding in Whistler’s snow park or the backcountry. In Summer, he enjoys mountain biking and plunging into the Ocean to explore dive sites. He is finding BC’s water a little chilly though… Emlyn is excited to be part of the Outpost family and utilise his skills to help us achieve all our goals.
Kelly Overstreet
Accounting/Reservations Agent
An American in Canada... Kelly was born and raised in New York and attended University in Boston, Massachusetts. She has meet a lot of wonderful people after 15 years working for Hyatt Hotels Corporation all over the U.S. A year ago she relocated to Whistler to raise a family and she can't wait to share her love of this town with you !
Kristína Batmendijnová
Guest Relations Manager
Kristina comes from Slovakia and moved to Canada 4 years ago. She is passionate about rock climbing and being outdoors. Therefore, she's made Whistler her home and is a good source of local outdoor tips. She has been with Outpost from the beginning and is happy to see it grow and succeed.
Marlee Corra
Owner Relations Manager
Marlee is passionate about keeping the standards of our homes high and enjoys building relationships with our home owners to give them the best experience possible. Marlee is originally from Comox on “The Island” and studied Hospitality Management at Vancouver Island University. Marlee brings 17 years of Hospitality experience with her to Outpost, most of which she has spent working in Real Estate/Property Management. Outside of work, Marlee is an avid traveller and leads a very healthy and active lifestyle. Having lived in Whistler for 13+ years she now considers the surrounding mountains an extension of her backyard. She is a great resource if you want advice on which hiking or biking trails to tackle and, if your lucky, she might even give you the inside scoop on some of her favourite powder stashes on the ski hill… no promises on this one though.
Mia Calder
Reservations Agent / Property Inspector
Mia is one of the lucky few to have grown up Whistler. After a few years spent away in Vancouver earning a degree in English literature at the University of British Columbia, she found her way back to the mountains, lakes, and sushi restaurants of her hometown. Mia hopes to be an author one day and likes to spend her free time writing.
Russell Bruyns
Maintenance Manager
Russell has lived in Whistler for over 7 years. He was drawn here for the mountain biking, spending time in the outdoors, fishing, camping, and exploring the mountains. In the winter Russell is an avid snowboarder. He loves a day on the hill followed by a cozy night by the fire with family and friends. Russell loves helping people enjoy the magic of Whistler and is thrilled to be a part of the Outpost team. His wide range of skills make his a huge asset as part of the Outpost team.