Michael McCulloch Appointed to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Governing Board

PALM SPRINGS — The Palm Springs City Council has announced the appointment of Michael McCulloch to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, governing body of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

McCulloch returns to the MSJWPA after previously serving in the same capacity from 2008 to 2015. He also served as a member of the Palm Springs City Council from 2003 to 2007. Professionally, he is a certified public accountant and worked in the accounting industry from 1987 to 2021, including as partner at several firms.

According to McCulloch, “Returning to the Tramway feels like coming home. As a life-long hiker, I have always had a great affection for Mt. San Jacinto, having hiked to the peak multiple times. Now, I am happy to—once again—contribute to the Tramway’s ongoing success.”

Two members of the Authority are appointed by the Palm Springs City Council, two by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and three by the California Governor. The second City appointee is Nancy Stuart; the County appointees are Jonathan Hoy and Giovanni Virgen; and the State appointees are Brian Conley, Sandra Magana-Cuellar and Jeff Ohlfs.

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 us at www.pstramway.com. Also, download the Tramway’s free mobile tour available in the App Store or Google Play.

 

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  • Mike McCulloch: Facebook