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NSAA OFFICERS
CHAIR
Participating in NSAA’s Wage & Salary Survey Tim Silva, Sun Valley Resort, ID
(208) 622-2042
When hiring personnel and planning budgets for employee compensation, the
VICE CHAIR
most essential reference you’ll likely reach for is NSAA’s most current edition of Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
(802) 583-6360
the NSAA Wage & Salary Survey. TREASURER
The annual survey is designed to help resorts ensure they’re staying Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
(970) 513-5722
competitive with similar-sized resorts both regionally and nationally. The survey SECRETARY
was launched in December and is currently being reviewed by all US ski areas Dave Riley, HoliMont Ski Area, NY
(716) 699-2320 x15
(including the minority of areas that are not members of NSAA). Survey PAST CHAIR
responses are due by the end of March. Blaise Carrig, Vail Resorts Inc., CO
(303) 404-1806
The Wage & Salary Survey provides compensation levels in NSAA’s six dif-
REGIONAL BOARD MEMBERS
ferent geographic regions for nearly 250 different ski area, resort, golf, and CENTRAL ROCKIES
related hospitality positions, from CEOs and ski patrollers to social media coor- Pat Campbell, Vail Resorts, CO
(303) 404-1809
dinators and dishwashers. The data is broken down not only by region but also Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin, CO
(970) 513-5722
by lift capacity, number of resort employees, and skier visits. The data is critical Dave Norden, Taos Ski Valley, Inc., NM
(575) 776-2291
to CFOs, ski school directors, patrol directors, and any other department head Rob Perlman, Steamboat Ski & Resort, CO
at a ski area. (970) 871-5400
David Perry, Intrawest – CMH
The salary and wage data is also critical for NSAA to use for purposes of leg- (303) 749-8220
islative initiatives and lobbying efforts. This has been especially important, and MID ATLANTIC
Dave Riley, HoliMont Ski Area, NY
the ski industry has recently been part of the broader national conversation about (716) 699-2320 x15
Scott Romberger, Snow Time, Inc, PA
minimum wage and overtime issues—both with state and federal governments, (717) 757-1508 x11
Chip Seamans, Windham Mountain Resort, NY
and with the media. Having this data available allows NSAA to strongly support (518) 734-4300 x1379
the ski industry to underscore that for most of our entry-level seasonal jobs, we MIDWEST
Stephen Kircher, Boyne Resorts, MI
are paying well above the federal minimum wage. (231) 549-6000
The data is similarly critical in countering the misleading (if not outright Chris MacInnes, Crystal Mountain, MI
(231) 378-2000 x2501
false) misrepresentations from non-industry union organizing groups. In addi- Charles Skinner, Granite Peak, WI |
Lutsen Mountains, MN
tion, the data is extremely valuable—particularly in light of the recent media (218) 663-7281
attention on immigrant visas—in helping ski areas apply for H-2b visas and even NEW ENGLAND
Chris Ellms, Bretton Woods, NH
J-1 summer work travel visas. Accessing this data helps NSAA set the record (603) 278-3301
Tyler Fairbank, The Fairbank Group, MA
straight on critical issues of unions, immigration, and changing labor laws. (413) 738-5806
Win Smith, Sugarbush Resort, VT
While the majority of NSAA ski areas contribute data to the study, NSAA (802) 583-6360
strongly encourages every resort to participate to help ensure the accuracy and Mike Solimano, Killington Resort, VT
(802) 422-6203
overall integrity of the results. The added incentive is that you get a sharply NORTHERN ROCKIES
reduced rate ($75) for both a PDF version of the full report, along with a free Tom Chasse, Schweitzer Mountain, ID
(208) 255-3032
searchable, electronic Excel spreadsheet for easy sorting and comparison. For Kim Mayhew, Solitude Mountain Resort, UT
(801) 536-5776
resorts that do not participate by providing data for the survey, those ski areas Bill Rock, Park City Mountain Resort, UT
(435) 649-8111
may still obtain the survey for $250. Tim Silva, Sun Valley Resort, ID
(208) 622-2042
PSIA-AASI Has Free Job Board for Instructor Positions PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Jeff Kohnstamm, Timberline Lodge, OR
(503) 272-3175
Snowsport schools affiliated with the Professional Ski Instructors of America Kevin McCarthy, White Pass Ski Area, WA
and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) may post (509) 672-3101
SIERRA
instructor jobs for free using the Score a Job on the Slopes feature on the associa- Tim Cohee, China Peak Mountain Resort, CA
tions’ website, www.snowpros.org. (559) 233-2500 x5100
Greg Dallas, Sugar Bowl Resort, CA
“We’re really excited to have a central location for all snowsports instruc- (530) 426-9000 x6713
Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley|Alpine Meadows, CA
tion job postings,” said Nick Herrin, CEO of PSIA-AASI. “There have been (530) 584-6210
more than 100 postings on the hiring site since it was launched last season.” SOUTHEAST
Ken Hess, Massanutten Ski Resort, VA
Users enter their contact information, then receive an email with links to (540) 289-4094
several features and resources on what it’s like to work as a ski or snowboard SUPPLIER MEMBERS
John Jacobs, Reliable Racing Supply, NY
instructor, along with videos that show how to improve current skiing and (518) 793-5677 x226
Jon Rucker, HEAD/Tyrolia Wintersports, CO
snowboarding skills. There’s also a link to PSIA-AASI’s new E-Learning Course (720) 708-6403
for New Instructors, which focuses on teaching principles and guest interaction. SPECIAL COUNSEL
Tom Aicher, Cleary Shahi & Aicher, VT
(802) 775-8800

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