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 | 225 | 13.44% 

Neil Bussiere | 155 | 9.26% 

Sue Spain | 152 | 9.08% 

Paul Mundy | 143 | 8.54% 

Alisha Salazar | 49 | 2.93%

Based on these results, Brent Boblitt, Julie Brown, Neil Bussiere, and Sue Spain have been elected to the four (4) seats of the next year’s Board of Directors.  

We congratulate the winning candidates and thank all participants for their engagement. 

The new board will be officially seated on April 27, 2026, during the annual in-person Board Meeting at Mammoth Mountain.

Upholding Professional Standards and Accountability

The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) are committed to maintaining a high standard of professional conduct. Every member and leader of the Western Region is bound by the National Code of Conduct and specific Western Region governance regulations.

Following a multi-month formal review by PSIA-AASI National and Western Region leadership, certain candidates were deemed ineligible for the 2026 election due to repeated conduct inconsistent with the PSIA-AASI National Code of Conduct and governance policies. As a result, they were not included in the final slate.

In accordance with privacy policies, specific details and identities remain strictly confidential. Additional information is available in the accompanying FAQ. The process followed established disciplinary and governance procedures to ensure consistency, fairness, and protection of all parties involved.

For more information, please refer to the FAQ’s.  

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors 

PSIA-AASI Western Region 

The Board of Directors

PSIA-AASI National