About Benefit Big Sky

 

Our mission is to support initiatives in the Big Sky Community that benefit recreation, education, arts, environment, safety, public works, and infrastructure.

Benefit Big Sky is 501c3 nonprofit based in Big Sky, Montana. Our top priorities include community, recreation, education, arts, environment, safety, public works, and infrastructure. We are focusing on three major projects right now that fall within four of our initiatives: sustainability, community, recreation, and safety. Our staff members and volunteer board members work hard to write grants and obtain funding through donations for our projects and programs. A good portion of this funding, meant for community programs and projects, also comes from the Big Sky Owners Association and the greater Big Sky area community. Our goal is to better the quality of life in our community, including Big Sky residents, seasonal workers, visitors, and employees. These projects have a little bit for everyone, and we encourage more folks to get involved with contributing to these initiatives to move these projects and programs forward.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support initiatives in the Big Sky Community that benefit recreation, education, arts, environment, safety, public works, and infrastructure within a reasonable cost, and for any other lawful purpose under Montana State Law.

Our Bylaws &
Articles of Incorporation

Benefit Big Sky was started in March of 2022 in Big Sky, Montana.  We are a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Montana.

Our Board of Directors

Benefit Big Sky is governed by a Board of Directors that is made up of four volunteer community members.

Stacy Ossorio

Stacy Ossorio

Chair

A Big Sky resident for over 30 years where she raised three children, Stacy has been actively involved in many essential organizations in the community, including the Architectural Committee of the BSOA and Big Sky School District. When not volunteering, Stacy is a dedicated full-time real estate Broker known for her market acumen and dedicated personal service. Stacy looks forward to participating in Benefit Big Sky and contributing to the opportunities for BSOA members and other community members to help shape the future of our unique mountain town.
Ernie Chappell

Ernie Chappell

Vice-Chair

Ernie currently serves on the Benefit Big Sky Board of Directors. His extensive service background includes roles on the National Agricultural Retailers Association board, Tennessee ACH Association, Faulkner University’s board of trustees (21 years) and directorships at Oak Hill School and Brentwood Academy—experience he now brings to his community work in Big Sky. Originally from Alberta, Canada, Ernie built his career as an accountant and software developer before founding an Ag Tech company in 1988, which he recently retired from to focus on life in Big Sky with his wife Amanda and their three sons. Passionate about mountain living, Ernie and his family bought their home on the mountain several years ago and have enjoyed integrating into local life.
Kent Volosin

Kent Volosin

Treasurer

Kent brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and community leadership to Benefit Big Sky. A practicing cardiologist with extensive research and management experience, he began his career as a marine biologist specializing in freshwater fish before transitioning to medicine. Born and raised in Ohio, Kent graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Marine Biology, then earned his Doctor of Medicine from Wake Forest School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and built his career at the University of Pennsylvania—experiences that made him a devoted Eagles and Phillies fan. Kent lives in Big Sky with his wife Rosemary, where their four adult children enjoy fishing and skiing in the community. His commitment to Big Sky runs deep through extensive volunteer service: he previously served six years on the BSOA board and was a Shoshone Owners Association board member. Currently, he also serves on BSOA’s Nominating Committee and is an active member of Big Sky Search and Rescue.
Gina Dee

Gina Dee

Secretary

Gina Dee brings four decades of construction design and build experience to Big Sky, where she has lived and worked for eight years. As Director of Design & Special Projects for Provincial Architectural Millwork, she is an architectural technologist, designer, and interior fit-out builder with extensive knowledge of design, contract documents, building materials, and interior construction. Gina served on the Board of Directors for AWMAC Woodworking Institute Toronto Canada from 2015- 2017, where she was responsible for drawing vetting, specification changes and implementations, and factory inspections. Having worked with American clients for 27 years, she has completed projects in 48 states. She came to Big Sky to lead the Yellowstone Club Village Core Project, completing 47 condos and comprehensive amenity spaces including restaurants, bars, spa, and retail facilities. After falling in love with the community, she established a local office presence and built a thriving business that now contracts with over 15 clients, employs 50 carpenters, and is managing 10 active projects throughout Big Sky. Gina works in the Big Sky Town Center and is deeply invested in the visual appeal of all neighborhoods. She volunteers with the Andesite Creek Benevolent Society and is committed to responsible growth and design. Known for her strong communication skills, organization, and energy, she currently resides on Curley Bear with her husband Derek.