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There is a saying that "Rod Slifer has been in Vail as long as Vail has been Vail," and it's true. Arriving in 1962, the year the ski area was formed, he has been an integral part of the community ever since. RESPONSIBILITIES In November of 1989, Rod joined Harry Frampton, former President of Vail Associates and senior partner in East West Partners, and Mark Smith, managing broker, to form Slifer, Smith & Frampton - a full service real estate brokerage with offices in Vail and Beaver Creek. BACKGROUND Rod's business involvement in Vail began by his representing Vial Associates in residential and commercial sales. In 1962 he formed a property management company to handle the growing number of homes and condominiums in Vail's rental market. In 1968, Rod founded Slifer & Company which was initially a real estate brokerage and later, diversified into recreational and residential development. Of all Rod's major real estate transactions his sale of Beaver Creek Mountain to Vail Associates, Inc. is probably the most notable. EDUCATION Rod is a graduate of the University of Colorado with a degree in Business Administration. COMMUNITY SERVICE Rod's involvement in community affairs ranges from raising money for education through the Eagle River Scholarship Fund to his efforts in founding the Jerry Ford Invitational Golf tournament. He is currently the mayor of Vail and serves on many non-profit and for-profit Boards of Directors. | 