Big Bear is more than a beautiful place. It is a community of people, animals, wildlife, neighborhoods, forests, and shared spaces. Everything we do affects someone—or something—around us. If we want Big Bear to thrive, we must lead with empathy, kindness, and respect for all. Kindness Is a Community Value I was raised to treat others the way I would want to be treated. That idea is simple, but it matters. Kindness is how we build trust, work through disagreements, and create

People already love coming to Big Bear. They come for the lake, the snow, the trails, the fresh air, and the feeling that life moves a little differently up here. They celebrate birthdays, teach their children to ski, take their first boat ride, hike beneath the pines, and return year after year to continue family traditions. We should want to share Big Bear with them. Tourism supports our local businesses, creates jobs, and introduces people to a place we are fortunate enoug

Big Bear is easy to love. But Big Bear cannot simply be somewhere wonderful to visit, or retire. It must be somewhere to love LIVING. That means doing more for locals—the people who open the shops, teach our children, care for our neighbors, clear our roads, maintain our homes, protect our community, and keep Big Bear running every day. Sometimes, it’s the locals who take the backseat. It’s time we ride shotgun. We Actually LIVE Here A thriving tourist town begins with a thri

A Little About Me... Anyone who knew my Papa would tell you he was one of the hardest-working people they had ever met. I like to think I inherited that work ethic. From a young age, I was always working, creating, and looking for ways to contribute and connect. Whether it was helping my mom, babysitting, participating at church youth groups, or "inventing" and selling a dog treat (that we now sell at Dank Donuts)... I have always been a dreamer, and I have never been afraid