Make It Happen Bios
Bill Novak
Originally from Pennsylvania, Bill Novak moved to Utah in search of deep powder and big mountains. Working in the ski resort industry for most of his life has given Bill many opportunities that coincide with a seasonal lifestyle. Since the mid 90s, he has been spending the off seasons snowboarding, surfing, and globe trotting. This passion for snow and surf is what guided Bill's career direction. Currently, he is the Managing School Director at Brighton Resort in Utah, the North American Marketing Representative for a Chilean ski resort, a freelance writer, a videographer/film maker and a proud new father.
Nick Diachun
Nick grew up a rink rat, in and out of hockey rinks playing a game that consumed him through college. In a search for an activity to provide the same excitement and speed with mountain views Nick moved to Utah to snowboard. Snowboarding and as a result, surfing and mountain biking now drive his search for fun. With a seasonal lifestyle, Nick works with the ski resort industry in the winter, which leaves his summers open for traveling and seeking out excitement.
Dan Grolley
Dan Grolley was born in upstate New York and remained there through his college years. Child of two ski instructors Joe and Cathy Grolley, Dan's excitement for the sport of skiing developed at an early age. Dreams of moving west to bigger mountains and better snow consumed him through much of his life in the east. Abruptly following college, Dan packed his bags and moved to utah, were he found big mountains, better snow, and bad beer. Dan is currently enjoying his 9th season in the wasatch mountains of northern utah, is an avid mountain biker in the summer, and dreams of experiencing different cultures and mountains from around the world.
Chris Wheeler
Black Avenger of the Spanish Main who set sail on Jah's ship The Pride of Judah 26 years ago. E.Coast... JZ/South Cat... Never looked back. Finds eating an enormous inconvenience and a silly part of our social fabric. Feels the same about working and dancing. Chris spent a large portion of his college/post college career pursuing surf & travel... aka: consulting. He has been known to make a cameo on the mountain from time to time. Enjoys anything which promotes smiling. Very concerned about the environment. Chris will be working with IBM when he returns stateside.
