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
Blake Connell
Property Inspector
Blake is originally from North Vancouver where he greg up mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding, and wakeboarding. He recently moved up to Whistler to enjoy all the outdoor activities the surrounding mountains have to offer.
Emlyn Grubb
Guest Services Agent
Our very own 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 invaluable experience in hospitality management across ski resorts in Switzerland, France & Austria. A relatively new Whistler local; arriving in 2019, although he has quickly embraced the Canadian Rockies with all the biking and poutines that come along with it and is thrilled to call this adventure playground home. In the Winter, Emlyn can be found in Whistler’s snow park or backcountry on his board. In the Summer, he enjoys plunging into the Ocean to explore dive sites. He is finding Canadian water to be a little colder than Indonesia’s 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/Guest Services 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 Services 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.
Russell Bruyns
Maintenance Manager
My name is Russell. I’ve lived in Whistler for over 7 years. I was drawn here for the mountain biking, spending time in the outdoors, fishing, camping, and exploring the mountains. In the winter I’m an avid snowboarder. I love to enjoy a day on the hill followed by a cozy night by the fire with family and friends. I love helping people enjoy the magic of Whistler and thrilled to be a part of the Outpost team. I have a wide range of skills and enjoy being a part of an expert team.