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Nancy Stuart Elected 2026 Chairperson of Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority

News from: The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Nancy Stuart, a desert resident since 1975, has been elected 2026 Chairperson of the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, governing body of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Stuart was originally appointed to the Authority by the Palm Springs City Council in 2000 and most recently reappointed in 2023.

For 32 years, she managed financial institutions in the City of Palm Springs including Santa Fe Federal Savings, Downey Savings and U.S. Bank. Stuart served on the board of the Downtown Business Improvement District, a precursor to Main Street, and was on the initial board of the Ruth Hardy (Movie Colony East) Neighborhood Organization. She is a former chamber of commerce liaison committee member with the city council and has served on various committees of the Palm Springs Woman’s Club.

“The Tramway is one of the Coachella Valley’s most iconic attractions,” says Stuart. “For nearly 63 years, it has provided visitors from around the globe with a truly memorable experience. Maintaining safe and efficient operations while being good stewards to the pristine environment within which we operate is our continuing goal. I am very honored to serve as 2026 Chair and help contribute to the Tramway’s ongoing legacy.”

Also elected for 2026 offices are Vice Chair Jonathan Hoy, Secretary Jerry Ogburn, and Treasurer Giovanni Virgen.

In addition to Stuart, the current Authority members are Jerry Ogburn, appointed by the Palm Springs City Council; Jonathan Hoy and Giovanni Virgen, appointed by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors; and Brian Conley, Sandra Magana-Cuellar and Jeff Ohlfs, appointed by the Governor.

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About Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car. Opened in 1963, the Tram’s 80-passenger cars travel along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon from the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 ft.) to the Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft.) in approximately 10 minutes. For more information, please call 888-515-TRAM or 760-325- 1391, or visit www.pstramway.com. Also, download the Tramway’s free mobile tour in the App Store or Google Play.