Our Staff

Dirk, Luke, Mary Jo, Mark and Sarah

Mark Schumacher purchased Three Rivers Resort in 1983 and has since added many cabins, an outfitting business, a restaurant, expanded the general store and implemented a myriad of improvements and growth to the business. Mark came from the Chicago area in the 1970′s to attend Western State College. He has volunteered countless hours to the local hockey organizations, the Upper Gunnison Water Conservancy, Gunnison Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Association, and many more local and state organizations.Mark also plays hockey and golf in local leagues. Mark’s wife, Mary Jo, is the resort co-owner and she still oversees the day to day operations of the large housekeeping department. She has strict guidelines for cleaning and prepares each cabin as if a guest were visiting her own home. Mary Jo is an avid runner and regularly competes in rigorous trail races. She also volunteers many hours to the local youth hockey scene, the Gunnison Chamber of Commerce, Partners (a mentoring organization), and many other local organizations. The 3 Schumacher children are now all in college but return to the resort each summer to work.

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Jen Stevens (left) with Smokehouse Mgrs, Tom & Krissy

Jen Stevens has been the General Manager of the resort since 2005.  She works with the owners to oversee the day to day resort operations and is specifically responsible for marketing, hiring/HR, gift & souvenir buying and supervising the operations of every department besides Maintenance and Housekeeping. Jen has been actively involved in the Gunnison Chamber board, Lodging Committee and the local Tourism Association.  For free time, she enjoys hiking, mountain biking and snowboarding and can offer guests good trail information for hiking, biking and off-roading. Originally from Michigan she now lives in Almont with her son. She is a graduate and huge fan of the University of Michigan and Michigan Football.

You can contact Jen at: operations@3riversresort.com

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Nick with daughter, Mia

Nick Mirolli is the Maintenance Manager and “jack of all trades.” Not long after high school, Nick came from the Pittsburgh area to live in the valley and ski. He rented a cabin at Three Rivers, was hired in 1995 and has been here ever since! In the summer Nick oversees a crew of 8-10 employees who take care of the grounds, cabin maintenance, new construction, fleet of automobiles, sewer plant, mobile home park and lots of other projects off site. They are a busy bunch! Nick is an avid and accomplished hunter, plays hockey and golf and is a fan of all Pittsburgh sports. Nick lives in Almont with his wife, Sara, (whom he met at Three Rivers) and 5 daughters.

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Vito with son, Sam

John Covelli, a.k.a. “Vito,” is the resort’s Outfitting Manager. Each May, Vito conducts raft guide training for a new “crop” of guides and then runs the rafting operation through the end of September. Vito also supervises the fly shop and fishing guides, activities desk, photography and shuttle drivers. Most summer days you will find him on the river guiding. In the off-season, Vito helps with everything else – maintenance, housekeeping and front desk operations. Vito came to the valley in 1980, working for Mark Schumacher on a construction project. Mark then hired him to work at the resort in 1984 right after he purchased it and he has been here ever since! Like Mark, Vito came from the Chicago area, is a White Sox (not Cubs!), Bears and Blackhawks fan. When not working, Vito spends his time skiing, hiking, fishing and mountain biking. He lives in Almont with his daughter and son.

You can contact Vito at: outfitting@3riversresort.com

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Mark and wife, Martha

Mark Stakemiller, a.k.a. “The Other Mark,” could be described as the face of Three Rivers Resort because he is likely the first person you’ll see when you enter the main store/office. Mark is the Front Desk Manager, primarily overseeing reservations for lodging but he could be called the store manager, as he orders and stocks the general store with grocery items and manages the inventory as well. Since 2003, Mark has been giving our guests outstanding service and each summer he spends countless hours training a new group of front desk employees to do the same. Mark spent most of his life in the Phoenix area and now lives west of Gunnison with his wife. They are active skiers and hikers. Mark can give guests useful information on most of the area’s hiking and Jeep trails, including day trips to much of southwest Colorado.

You can contact Mark at: email@3riversresort.com

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Dewey

Shawn Dewey, or just “Dewey,” worked on projects for the resort for years before being hired on permanently in 2004. Dewey assists Nick year round with all maintenance work, although he is particularly skilled in carpentry and tile work. In our newly remodeled cabins, the beautiful tile in the bathrooms and kitchens is all Dewey’s handy work. In the summer you may also find Dewey on the East River guiding fly fishing clients in the private waters of the East River Anglers Club. If you need any help with fishing information, just ask Dewey but you’ll probably walk away with a lot of new fishing gear! Dewey is an accomplished hunter and “disappears” into the wilderness each fall. Originally from Fort Morgan, he now lives in Almont and cheers on the Denver Broncos each football Sunday.

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Jen Foster with one of her "babies"

Jen Foster (yes, we have 2 Jens and 2 Marks) is the newest member of our Three Rivers Family. She joined Three Rivers in September of 2009 as our Office Manager and Bookkeeper. While you may not see her much in the summer, she manages an extremely busy office taking care of all bills, payroll, bank deposits, property management, condo association, etc. We have 7 different companies to keep track of and she manages the books for each one! In the off season you may see her more often as she covers phones, reservations, front desk and anywhere else she is needed. Originally from Erie, PA she now lives in Gunnison. Jen enjoys mountain biking, hiking, swimming, telemark skiing and playing with her Bernese Mountain Dog!

You can contact Jen at: office@3riversresort.com

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Marcia Love

Marcia Love has worked for Three Rivers Resort since 1999. She is now our year round Housekeeping Supervisor working alongside Mary Jo and overseeing up to 18 housekeepers during the peak summer season. Housekeeping is a tough, dirty and physically demanding job so our hats go off to her for all that she does! Marcia is also an excellent seamstress and completes special projects for us around the resort, including sewing and repairing our curtains. Marcia is originally from Nebraska and now lives in Gunnison. In her free time enjoys camping, traveling, and hunting for gems and arrowheads. She has 2 daughters and 8 grandchildren whom she visits as often as she can.