Below are listings of all PSIA-AASI operational advisory groups, committees, and task forces along with their members. These committees help the operations team deliver and achieve operational success.
Education Leadership Council
The Education Leadership Council (ELC) serves PSIA-AASI educational directives and acts as the conduit between all discipline task forces and association leadership to drive consistency in all educational initiatives. The ELC additionally acts as the visionary steering council for future growth and evolution in snowsports education. During the 2016 Leadership summit, the ELC was charged with Strategic Goal Three: Complete the transition in consolidation, consistency and cooperation regarding education and certification.
| Dave Schuiling | Chair |
| Phillip Howell | Central |
| Keri Reid | Eastern |
| Colleen Jamieson | Intermountain |
| Ben Roberts | Northern Intermountain |
| Jill Imsand Chumbley | Northern Rocky Mountain |
| Rick Lyons | Northwest |
| Dave Gregory | Rocky Mountain |
| Lynnea Anderson | Western |
| Jeb Boyd | Team Head Coach |
| Michael Rogan | Alpine Team Coach |
| Emily Lovett | Cross Country Team Coach |
| Geoff Krill | Adaptive Team Coach |
| Eric Rolls | Snowboard Team Coach |
| Greg Dixon | Telemark Team Coach |
| Matt Boyd | Alpine Assistant & Development Coach |
| Tony Macri | Snowboard Assistant & Development Coach |
Adaptive Task Force
The Adaptive Task Force serves PSIA-AASI adaptive alpine and snowboard discipline directives and acts as the conduit between all divisional adaptive certification and education groups. It also acts as the visionary steering group for future growth and evolution of adaptive sport education. To drive consistency in all educational initiatives, the adaptive task force reports to the Education Leadership Council (ELC).
| Geoff Krill | Adaptive Task Force Co-Chair |
| Katie Zinn | Adaptive Task Force Co-Chair |
| Ann Wing | Adaptive Alpine – Central |
| Ed Meltzer | Adaptive Alpine – Eastern |
| Alex Devenport | Adaptive Alpine – Intermountain |
| Charlie Phelan | Adaptive Alpine/Snowboard – Northern Intermountain |
| Chad Biggerstaff | Adaptive Alpine/Snowboard – Northern Rocky Mountain |
| Melodie Buell | Adaptive Alpine/Snowboard – Northwest |
| Beth Fox | Adaptive Alpine/Snowboard – Rocky Mountain |
| Jacob Bredenbach | Adaptive Alpine – Western |
Alpine Task Force
The Alpine Task Force serves PSIA-AASI alpine discipline directives and acts as the conduit between all divisional alpine certification and education groups. It also acts as the visionary steering group for future growth and evolution of alpine sport education. To drive consistency in all educational initiatives, the alpine task force reports to the Education Leadership Council (ELC).
| Jonathan Ballou | Alpine Task Force Chair |
| Greg Chmielecki | Central |
| Chris Ericson | Eastern |
| Dustin Cooper | Intermountain |
| Taylor Caballero | Northern Intermountain |
| Jim Anderson | Northern Rocky Mountain |
| Terry McLeod | Northwest |
| Gates Lloyd | Rocky Mountain |
| Dan Browning | Western |
Children’s Specialist Task Force
The National Children’s Task Force serves PSIA-AASI children’s specialist discipline directives and acts as the conduit between all divisional children’s specialist certification and education groups. It also acts as the visionary steering group for future growth and evolution of children’s specialist education. To drive consistency in all educational initiatives, the NCTF reports to the Education Leadership Council (ELC).
| Dusty Dyar | Chair |
| Shawn Ryan | Central |
| Bonnie Kolber | Eastern |
| Meghan Lovely | Intermountain |
| Jani Sutherland | Northern Intermountain |
| Chris Blake | Northern Rocky Mountain |
| Tarah Seymor | Northwest |
| Stacey Gerrish | Rocky Mountain |
| Dan Ray | Western |
Cross Country Task Force
The Cross Country Task Force serves PSIA-AASI cross country discipline directives and acts as the conduit between all divisional cross country certification and education groups. It also acts as the visionary steering group for future growth and evolution of cross country sport education. To drive consistency in all educational initiatives, the cross country task force reports to the Education Leadership Council (ELC).
| Emily Lovett | Cross Country Task Force Chair |
| Zeke Fashingbauer | Central |
| Mike Innes | Eastern |
| Scott McGee | Intermountain |
| Denise Wade | Northern Rocky Mountain |
| Denes Balazs | Northwest |
| Patti Banks | Rocky Mountain |
| Val Licon | Western |
Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group
The Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group advises PSIA-AASI operational leadership on equity and inclusion matters. They develop and promote strategies and best practices to educate on the topics of age, ability, disability, ethnic origin and nationality, racial, religious, social, sexual, and gender diversity. This Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group strives to empower the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community; the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) community; and other marginalized groups by providing and creating education opportunities for them to engage with peers and advance their snowsports education. Their ultimate goal is to provide the betterment of PSIA-AASI’s culture through all facets of PSIA-AASI’s education efforts, including the Learning Connection model, so that everyone is provided with an inclusive educational and professional experience through snowsports.
| Marshall Titus | Co-Chair |
| Sheria Sullivan | Co-Chair |
| Frank Cartwright | Eastern |
| Katie Chong | Eastern |
| Brandon Pearce | Eastern |
| Dylan Thornton | Northern Rocky Mountain |
| Jacobi Seacord | Intermountain |
| Kirstie Rosenfield | Intermountain |
| Dino White | Western |
Education Foundation Committee
The Education Foundation Advisory Committee develops, updates, and works with staff to implement a fundraising plan for PSIA-AASI’s Education Foundation, including grants, donations, and ideas to strengthen existing and new scholarship programs. This advisory committee also serves as a review and selection team for active funding and scholarship opportunities set up through PSIA-AASI’s Education Foundation and/or creates subcommittees to meet the need for the grant and scholarship distributions. The group also reviews PSIA-AASI Education Foundation financial reports provided by operations staff and suggests possible management of funds to the organization.
| Lisa Mattis | Committee Chair |
| Mark Anderson | Central |
| Walt Coiner | Northern Intermountain |
| Alejandro Hernandez | Central |
| Elizabeth Limerick | Eastern |
| John May | Northwest |
Freestyle Specialist Task Force
The Freestyle Specialist Task Force serves PSIA-AASI freestyle discipline directives and acts as the conduit between all divisional freestyle certification and education groups. It also acts as the visionary steering group for future growth and evolution of freestyle sport education. To drive consistency in all educational initiatives, the freestyle specialist task force reports to the Education Leadership Council (ELC).
| Tony Macri | Chair |
| Doug Radefeld | Central |
| Peter Novom & Tom Mulligan | Eastern |
| Andrew Johnston | Intermountain |
| Matt Larson | Northern Intermountain |
| Bridger Biggins | Northern Rocky Mountain |
| Terry McLeod | Northwest |
| Ben Potts | Rocky Mountain |
| Ryan Christofferson | Western |
| Josh Smith | Western |
Nancy Oakes Hall Women’s Scholarship Committee
Founded by former PSIA Alpine Team Member (1992-96) Nancy Oakes Hall, this scholarship enables women in PSIA-AASI to advance their skills and seek leadership roles in the industry. The Nancy Oakes Hall Women’s Scholarship Committee selects scholarship recipients.
| Carol Levine | Chair |
| Mermer Blakeslee | Eastern |
| Dee Byrne | Western |
| Heidi Ettlinger | Western |
| Maggie Loring | Intermountain |
| Lezlie Pinske | Central |
| Katrina Brinkerhoff | PSIA-AASI Representative |
Snowboard Task Force
The Snowboard Task Force serves PSIA-AASI snowboard discipline directives and acts as the conduit between all divisional snowboard certification and education groups. It also acts as the visionary steering group for future growth and evolution of snowboard sport education. To drive consistency in all educational initiatives, the snowboard task force reports to the Education Leadership Council (ELC).
| Brian Donovan | Chair |
| Jeremy Cabalka | Central |
| Todd Ainsworth & Terry Duffield | Eastern |
| Nate Chapple | Intermountain |
| Jake Bolin | Northern Intermountain |
| Ben Daniel | Northern Rocky Mountain |
| Kelly Howle | Northwest |
| Chris Rogers | Rocky Mountain |
| Joshua Thompson-Bourrie | Western |
Snowsports Managers Task Force
This groups provides updates on industry trends, and shares issues, from a snowsports managers perspective. The task force is a conduit for disseminating ideas, plans, projects, so member schools have resources for best practices. Members of this group collaborate to plan and provide regional meetings and training opportunities for management groups. The task force also helps steer the direction for educational programing.
| Dan Healy | Chair |
| Luke Williams | Central |
| Gail Setlock | Eastern |
| Maggie Loring | Intermountain |
| Brian Allen | Central |
| Dave Schuilling | Office Liaison |
| Angelo Ross | Advisor |
Telemark Task Force
The Telemark Task Force serves PSIA-AASI telemark discipline directives and acts as the conduit between all divisional telemark certification and education groups. It also acts as the visionary steering group for future growth and evolution of telemark sport education. To drive consistency in all educational initiatives, the telemark task force reports to the Education Leadership Council (ELC).
| Greg Dixon | Chair |
| John Fay | Central |
| Mickey Stone | Eastern |
| Grant Bishop | Intermountain |
| Stewart Chumbley | Northern Rocky Mountain |
| Marc Schanfarber | Northwest |
| Jim Shaw | Rocky Mountain |
| Will Ortman | Western |
Women’s Council for Equity and Inclusion
The mission of the Women’s Advisory Group is to invest in women through educational programming, women’s events, financial support and mentoring at the local, divisional and national levels. It also acts as the visionary steering group for creating opportunities for women in leadership in PSIA-AASI.
| Maggie Loring | Chair |
| Karen Haringa | Eastern |
| Leigh Pierini | Rocky Mountain |
| Lezlie Pinske | Central |
| Ying Liu | Northwest |
| Carol Levine | Western |
| Heidi Ettlinger | Western |
| Stephanie Wilkerson | Western |
| Keri Reid | Eastern |
| Kirstie Rosenfield | Intermountain |
