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THANKS FOR THE LIFT!

Rick Spear receives NSAA Industry Impact Award

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BY KELLY PAWLAK AND ADRIENNE SAIA ISAAC
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t its National Convention and Tradeshow in San Diego, 2001 until he retired this past winter. During his career, Spear
Athe National Ski Areas Association presented Rick oversaw over 100 lift installations around the world, includ- UNCOMPROMISING SAFETY
Spear, former President of Leitner-Poma of America, Inc., ing the Roosevelt Island Tram modernization, the state-of-
the association’s prestigious Industry Impact Award. the-art tramway in New York City. He is also credited with
Kelly Pawlak and current Poma’s ownership transfer in 2009 and
President of Leitner-Poma, Daren the planning and construction of the
Cole, recognized Spear for his pas- company’s new manufacturing facility
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sion and dedication to the industry, in Grand Junction, Colo.
as well as his unique ability to create “Rick is one of the most passionate
innovative partnership solutions. individuals in the ski industry,” said
Spear started his 40-plus year Cole. “He has been instrumental in
career with Poma Aerial Tramways forming true partnerships that helped
as a welder’s apprentice in 1977 and change the lift infrastructure and ulti-
worked his way up through the orga- mately guest comfort and convenience
nization, including positions in the across North America.”
sales and marketing departments.
He held the title of president from Congratulations, Rick! SIGMA EVO CABIN

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