Still (or not so Still)
Life in Sandpoint

Chris Hove and his wife arrived in Sandpoint on April 1, 2010. Perhaps not the best time for someone who had been living in Dallas to arrive, but fortunately we had a mild winter and beautiful spring to help with the transition.

Chris and wife Andrea

You’d think he would be suffering from culture shock, moving from one community to the next. A bit of a change after all. But he grew up in Christine, North Dakota, population ONE HUNDRED FIFTY, so he feels like he’s come back home, only with better views.

I’d be curious to know what the other 23 people Chris graduated high school with are doing today. Have they hop-scotched across the country like he has from one luxury hotel job to the next?

Chris has made a career in the hospitality industry and it’s been good to him. It’s taken him to Minneapolis, Long Island, Southern California and Dallas. Life brought him to Sandpoint via his employer DCM Hospitality.

Brush with fame: He’s been in luxury hospitality all his life, so he could go on and on with the stories. One of the coolest? The night Tom Petty’s stylist left the jacket he was to perform in back at the Montauk Yacht Club Resort and Marina where Chris was Operations Manger. A quick call to Chris and he brought the jacket over, saving the show (the silent hero)!! He was invited to hang out and watch the concert from the backstage, and meet Petty.

Since his arrival, Chris has quickly become involved in downtown initiatives. He is an appointed member of the Sandpoint Tourism and Recreation Committee, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Downtown Sandpoint Business Association. It’s obviously a great way to become immersed in the community and to get to know the people. We will keep you updated on the big issues via this blog. Speaking of which, did you subscribe via email? It’s right up there – upper right-hand corner. see it?

When Chris is not at work, he is exploring the region with his wife, Andrea and is pretty excited about the football season. His favorite team is the MINNESOTA VIKINGS, and has been all of his life. (GO VIKINGS, PURPLE PRIDE!!!) He also keeps himself busy on his days off participating in 2 fantasy football leagues.

Chris has met most of the residents of Seasons and looks forward to meeting the rest. Please stop by and say hi. He can be found at one of the many Seasons events and welcomes your feedback.

He also wants to know who you’re rooting for this season.

It was great to see about 75 guests including Seasons owners, their friends, and family at the annual Owner’s Barbecue.

Check out the video, there was play on the beach, Zumba lessons, delicious barbecue of course, and live music.