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Claire Humber Celebrates 35 Years at SE Group!

For 35 years, Claire Humber has helped shape not only the work of SE Group, but the evolution of mountain resort planning itself.

Throughout her career, Claire has worked with resort operators and developers across North America and around the world to envision, plan, and advance mountain destinations that balance an exceptional guest experience with operational realities, distinctiveness, and long-term sustainability. From resort land use and guest services to multi-season recreation and development strategy, her work is grounded in an understanding that every part of a mountain destination is connected.

That ability to see the big picture has become a hallmark of Claire's career. She brings together complex resort systems, changing guest expectations, development opportunities, and operational considerations to help clients make thoughtful decisions about both what they need today and where they want to go next. Just as importantly, she has a remarkable ability to bring people together, build consensus, and create clarity around a shared vision.

Her influence extends well beyond individual projects. Over the years, Claire has become a respected voice in the mountain resort and recreation industries, sharing her experience through conferences, professional forums, and publications. She has presented regularly for organizations including the National Ski Areas Association, Ski Area Management, and the Urban Land Institute on topics ranging from strategic planning and capital investment to multi-season operations, changing guest expectations, and the future of mountain destinations.

In recognition of her leadership and contributions to the profession, Claire was elevated to the American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Fellows in 2022. She has also served on the Urban Land Institute Recreation Development Council since 2011, bringing her resort expertise to broader conversations about recreation and development.

But Claire Humber’s impact at SE Group can’t be measured through projects, presentations, or professional recognition alone.

For those who have had the opportunity to work with her, Claire is a mentor, collaborator, connector, and steady guide. She has helped generations of colleagues become better planners and problem-solvers, generously sharing the perspective gained over decades in the industry while always remaining curious about what comes next. And through it all, she brings the humor, warmth, and genuine care for people that have made her such an important part of SE Group’s culture.

After 35 years at SE Group, Claire’s curiosity and forward-looking perspective remain as strong as ever. She continues to challenge assumptions, bring clarity to complex decisions, and help clients and colleagues think beyond what works today to what mountain destinations will need tomorrow.

As the mountain resort industry continues to change, Claire remains an important part of shaping what comes next.

Claire, thank you for 35 years of vision, leadership, mentorship, laughter, and impact. SE Group, and the mountain resort industry, are better because of you. Here’s to everything you’ve accomplished and all that’s still ahead.