John Heilig  is responsible for bringing the Copper Peak Board of Directors’ mission and vision to life, and reports to the Copper Peak Organizing Committee.

John has a rich history serving in this role. His past experiences include: serving as a technical delegate for the Oslo 2011 FIS World Championships and the Sochi Olympic Games; manager of Nordic Sport for Whistler Sport Legacies Society and the Whistler Olympic Park; sports manager, ski jumping and Nordic combined for VANOC, the 2010 Olympic Organizing Committee; national team coach for Nordic Combined Ski Canada and the Calgary Olympic Development Association, and a former National Team athlete himself. John has also served as a sports commentator for Canada’s national television network, CBC.