Entries by Marisa Cooper

Building a More Sustainable, Inclusive Future for Western Snowsports

Introducing PSIA-AASI West’s Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiative PSIA-AASI West exists to create lifelong adventures through education and to support a diverse, inspirational community of snowsports professionals. To keep doing that work in a changing world, PSIA-AASI West is launching a focused Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiative. Why ESG, and why now? A […]

Ambassador Program Year Two: Building Community, One Connection at a Time

As PSIA-AASI Western Region wraps up the second year of our Ambassador Program, we are celebrating the ways our volunteers are bringing our mission and member-focused policies to life on the ground.  Designed to strengthen connections between new and existing members, support member schools, and elevate the overall member experience, the program is quickly becoming […]

Notice of Special Member Meeting to Address the Recent Board Election

Dear Members, The PSIA-AASI Western Board of Directors is committed to providing a transparent and supportive environment for all our members. We recognize that there have recently been questions regarding the 2026 board election results and disqualification of some candidates that ran, from some members. To ensure every member has access to accurate information and […]

Official Announcement: 2026 Western Region Board of Directors Election Results

The PSIA-AASI Western Region Board of Directors hereby announces the results of the Spring 2026 election cycle. 2026 Official Election Statistics The following candidate list reflects members in good standing who are eligible for board service, along with the voting results. Candidate | Total Votes | Percentage  Brent Boblitt | 233 | 13.92%  Julie Brown […]

Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 PSIA-AASI Western Region Board of Directors Election

Q1: Why were some candidates disqualified after voting, and how does that align with our bylaws and state law? A: Our bylaws Section 5.3 require that directors be “members in good standing,” meaning they have paid required dues and are not subject to disciplinary proceedings.  The investigations and discipline processes followed all policies, including written […]

2026 Election Results Are Almost Ready

The Board is deep in the process of validating the election results, reviewing all actions that impact our voting and elections . Official results will be posted on Monday, March 23rd. Thank you for your patience.

Open Letter to Members: Clarifying Our Board Election Process

Dear PSIA-AASI Western Members, Thank you for your passion and engagement in our organization’s governance—it’s what makes our community strong. We’ve heard from members concerned about the new member and education staff endorsements, as well as the timing of the candidate town hall before the application deadline. We take this feedback seriously and want to […]