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NSAA OFFICERS
NSAA is timing the release of manual so it can be available for ski areas’ fall CHAIR
Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
refreshers at their local mountains and hills, along with supporting materials. (802) 583-6360
This is must-have for resort ski patrollers. VICE CHAIR
Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
(970) 513-5722
NSAA Announces National Office Staff Transitions TREASURER
Pat Campbell, Vail Resorts, CO
Two employees at the NSAA headquarters in Lakewood, Colo., are stepping (303) 404-1809
down from their roles this summer: Amy Steele, director of sponsorships, and SECRETARY
Kevin McCarthy, White Pass Ski Area, WA
Rebecca W. Ayers, editor of the NSAA Journal. (509) 672-3101
Steele, who is retiring after the NSAA Convention and Tradeshow in San PAST CHAIR
Tim Silva, Sun Valley Resort, ID
Diego, has worked for NSAA for nearly 27 years. Read more about her contribu- (208) 622-2042
tions to NSAA in the Last Lift department on page 48. REGIONAL BOARD MEMBERS
Ayers has been editor at NSAA since July 2013 and, as of this issue, produced CENTRAL ROCKIES
Pat Campbell, Vail Resorts, CO
36 volumes of the NSAA Journal. (303) 404-1809
She began her editing career in the ski industry in 1988 when she was hired Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
(970) 513-5722
as an associate editor with the National Ski Patrol. In 1989 she became NSP com- Dave Norden, Taos Ski Valley, Inc., NM
(575) 776-2291
munications director and the editor of Ski Patrol Magazine. When NSP entered Rob Perlman, Steamboat Ski & Resort, CO
(970) 871-5400
into an administrative consolidation with the Professional Ski Instructors of David Perry, Alterra Mountain Company
America (PSIA), Ayers also became editor of The Professional Skier magazine, then (303) 749-8220
MID ATLANTIC
later The Pro Rider when PSIA formed the American Association of Snowboard Wes Kryger, Greek Peak Mountain Resort, NY
Instructors. (The instructor magazines were precursors to the now-combined (607) 835-6300
Scott Romberger, Peak Resorts, MO
PSIA-AASI magazine 32 Degrees.) (636) 938-7474
Chip Seamans, Windham Mountain Resort, NY
In 2006, Ayers stepped down from her editor role with PSIA-AASI, and for (518) 734-4300 x1379
the next seven years was a freelance editor/writer and stay-at-home mom before MIDWEST
Stephen Kircher, Boyne Resorts, MI
going back to work as fulltime editor with NSAA. A self-described collaborative (231) 549-6000
editor, she says she will miss working with Journal contributors to help them find Chris MacInnes, Crystal Mountain, MI
(231) 378-2000 x2501
just the right turns of phrase. Charles Skinner, Granite Peak, WI |
Lutsen Mountains, MN
“Becky has consistently created a highly professional, trusted, and go-to source (218) 663-7281
for our industry,” said Kelly Pawlak, NSAA president. “Her relentless attention to NEW ENGLAND
Jesse Boyd, Peak Resorts, MO
detail and visual design—and her constant effort to find unique and compelling (314) 920-0804
Chris Ellms, Bretton Woods, NH
aspects about the ski industry for sharing with our members—is unequaled.” (603) 278-3301
Tyler Fairbank, The Fairbank Group, MA
(413) 738-5806
Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
Get Mobile! (802) 583-6360
Mike Solimano, Killington Resort, VT
If you are attending the NSAA Convention and Tradeshow April 29–May 2 (802) 422-6203
in San Diego, Calif., be sure to check out the event mobile site found at the NORTHERN ROCKIES
Tom Chasse, Schweitzer Mountain, ID
top of the NSAA homepage at www.nsaa.org the day before the Convention (208) 255-3032
Kim Mayhew, Solitude Mountain Resort, UT
kicks off. The icon will link to a schedule, event highlights, and more at the (801) 536-5776
touch of a button! (See the entire Convention and Tradeshow program on Bill Rock, Park City Mountain Resort, UT
(435) 649-8111
page C1 of this issue.)
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Jeff Kohnstamm, Timberline Lodge, OR
(503) 272-3175
Kevin McCarthy, White Pass Ski Area, WA
(509) 672-3101
SIERRA
Tim Cohee, China Peak Mountain Resort, CA
(559) 233-2500 x5100
Greg Dallas, Sugar Bowl Resort, CA
(530) 426-9000 x6713
JR Murray, Arizona Snowbowl, AZ
(928) 779-1951
SOUTHEAST
Chris Bates, Cataloochee Ski Area, NC
(828) 377-0167
SUPPLIER MEMBERS
Jon Rucker, HEAD/Tyrolia Wintersports, CO
(720) 708-6403
Kent Sharp, SE Group, CO
(970) 262-4351
SPECIAL COUNSEL
Tom Aicher, Cleary Shahi & Aicher, VT
(802) 775-8800
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