1. Why was further decentralization necessary to Boyne’s future in spite of the success with Everett Kircher at the helm of a vertical structure?
2. What do you think Boyne’s organizational structure formally became after Everett Kircher’s death in 2002.
3. Give an example of how Boyne USA’s organizational structure supports three key areas:
(a) Strategy.
(b) Environment.
(c) Technology.

What did it take for a one-man operation to expand into the largest privately owned ski and golf corporation in the country? The answer is vision, passion, and the persistence of one special entrepreneur. Detroit native, Everett Kircher, moved to northern Michigan in 1947 and purchased the land (for the price of $1) necessary to start his first ski resort known today as Boyne Mountain. His roles as president and CEO were not eclipsed by his roles as chief engineer, head chef and director of marketing and finance. His success was also fueled by his inventions of many industry “firsts” in snowmaking, snow-grooming equipment and ski lift technology.