Meet The Team

Maud Morris

Art Consultant

After growing up in San Francisco and spending 17 years living and working in Connecticut and New York, Maud is thrilled to now call Idaho home.

Her career has included advertising, marketing, executive recruiting, and client service, but throughout it all, her passion for art has remained constant. With a background in Art History from The Hotchkiss School and the University of California, Berkeley, joining the world of fine art is a natural fit.

Outside the gallery, Maud enjoys golfing, racquet sports, and exploring Idaho's beautiful outdoors.

Drink of Choice: Martini.

Jenna Shamoon

Senior Art Consultant

Jenna came over to Whistler Contemporary Gallery from Hamilton, Ontario. After graduating from York University with an MA in Art History, Jenna worked as an independent curator creating exhibitions in Hamilton and Toronto, and has also worked in public galleries and in the field of fine art appraisal.  

“I am happy to be stepping back into the world of Contemporary art! I'm excited for the opportunity to help clients grow their collections as well as build relationships with the many wonderful artists we represent.”

Drink of Choice: Dark and Stormy.

Tara Ryan

Senior Art Consultant

Tara grew up in Ontario, Canada, and moved to a mountain town "for a winter" in 2003. 

“I love everything about the mountains and when I'm not in the Gallery I'm out exploring or painting them. I studied Art and Marketing in College and have worked in those fields for the majority of my career. Seeing how a particular painting can overwhelm the viewer with pure joy is one of my favourite things about being an Art Consultant.” 

Drink of Choice: A Dusty's Voyager is a great way to end the ski day.

Marlese Sketchley

Team and Sales Manager

As Team and Sales Manager at Off Piste Fine Arts, Marlese leads with enthusiasm, creativity, and a genuine love for connecting people with art. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in fashion and retail, she brings a strong sense of style, presentation, and professionalism to the gallery. Originally from Houston, BC, and now based in Whistler, Marlese thrives on creating meaningful experiences for collectors and visitors alike.

Drink of Choice: I’m definitely a mood-based drinker... but I’ll never say no to a Caesar. Make it a double!

Tara Wolters

COO

Tara grew up on Vancouver Island and eventually landed in Vancouver to head to Business School. Craving the small town feel again, she moved up to Squamish and started working at Off Piste Fine Arts Ltd (DBA: Sun Valley Contemporary Gallery) as our COO. Bringing over 20 years of experience in luxury retail, distribution and management, she is excited to explore her new direction in the art world. 

Drink of Choice: Tara will never turn down a nice glass of wine.

Ann Priftis

CEO

With over 28 years of experience in the fine art industry, Ann has held roles in commercial galleries, auction houses, art startups, and major tech companies - including Amazon. Now based in Seattle, WA, she originally hails from the East Coast of the U.S.

Ann’s passion for art has led her to explore inspiring art destinations around the world. 

Along the way, she’s built lasting relationships with artists, collectors, and industry peers - connections she deeply values. Through her work with Off Piste, she continues to nurture and grow this vibrant network.