Jody is the president of the volunteer non-profit society behind the Big Bam Ski Hill. He has been helping with the successful operation of the ski hill since the re-opening of the hill in 2009. He, along with his other volunteer board members, were motivated to open and operate Big Bam because Taylor lacked a nearby winter ski hill for families to go to. Volunteers have contributed thousands of hours improving the hill. "I'm very proud of where we are today," said Jody, "the hill is completely re-opened and it is now bigger and better than ever."

Big Bam is a unique ski hill and uses snow cats to transport people to the top of the runs. The volunteers know they have an amazing community asset and are always welcoming new volunteers, sponsorship and donations towards enhancing the ski hill and their operation of the hill. A local company has donated a sit-ski for the hill. "It's the only sit-ski in the north and is available for people as needed," said Jody who explained the sit-ski client would be accompanied by volunteer ski patrol guides. Sponsors and donations assist the volunteers as they ensure the safe operation of the hill. Many dedicated volunteers make sure the winter weekends are safe and fun. "We re-opened this ski hill so people can all enjoy it," said Jody, "the best part of volunteering is seeing the completion of projects and achieving our goals." All the work is worth it when he, and the other volunteers, see the hill busy with people having fun skiing and snowboarding. "It puts a warm feeling in people's hearts when you see children learning to ski for the first time or families recreating together," said Jody.

Jody has lived in Taylor since 1998. He loves the close-knit and family-oriented feel of the community and appreciates that it is a quiet place to raise a family. When not busy with work or volunteering at the ski hill, he likes to spend time with his family and enjoy the great outdoors by fishing, camping, boating and riding snowmobiles.