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COMMITTEES
The following list of USCSA's standing committees are determined and governed by the organization's bylaws. All current members of each committee are listed below. If you are interested in learning more and/or joining a committee, please reach out to the National Office.
Sport Committee
The primary purpose is to serve as an advocate and steward of excellence in all disciplines and to foster the development and growth of all disciplines throughout the organization.
Members:
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Kevin Geisen | Chair, VP of Sport
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[vacant] | VP of Nordic
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Ron Bonneau | VP of Alpine
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Ethan Fowler | VP of Snowboard & Freeski
Alpine Subcommittee
The Alpine Sport Subcommittee shall be chaired by the Vice President of Alpine Sport and shall run subcommittee meetings for program reviews, improvements, and advancement; report results to the Board of Directors for approval; field questions during the year as pertaining to that discipline; and assist in site recommendations for the U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard National Championships. This subcommittee may exist as the same entity as housed under the Rules Committee if there are not sufficient membership pools available for separate subcommittees.
Members:
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Ron Bonneau | Chair, VP of Alpine
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Brynn Kilgore | Allegheny CC
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Yuri Kobziar | Atlantic Highlands Representative
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Chris Eder | Eastern CC
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Jerry Wolf | Grand Teton CC
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Todd Enders | Mideast CC
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Mike Dzubay |Midwest Representative
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Elsie Childress | Northern California CC
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Aaron Flynn | Northwest Representative
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Maddie Redden | Rocky Mountain CC
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Doug Grayson | Southeast CC
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Patrick Wilcox | Southwest CC
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Tanner Rozek | Student-Athlete Representative
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Vicky Zolotar | Student-Athlete Representative
Nordic Subcommittee
The Nordic Sport Subcommittee shall be chaired by the Vice President of Nordic Sport and shall run subcommittee meetings for program reviews, improvements, and advancement; report results to the Board of Directors for approval; field questions during the year as pertaining to that discipline; and assist in site recommendations for the U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard National Championships. This subcommittee may exist as the same entity as housed under the Rules Committee if there are not sufficient membership pools available for separate subcommittees.
Members:
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[vacant] | Chair, VP of Nordic
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Emma Reineke | Student-Athlete Representative
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Zachary Johnson | Student Athlete Representative
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Torin La Liberté | Eastern Regional Coordinator/Appointee, Eastern Coach
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John Thompson | Eastern Regional Coordinator/Appointee
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Christi Boggs | Western Regional Coordinator
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Kevin Geisen | Western Regional Appointee
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Luke Dykowski | Midwest Regional Coordinator
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Benjamin Bauer | Midwest Regional Appointee
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Roy Nilsen | USCSA National Championships
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Grace Erholtz | Team Birkie
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Marcin Wiesiolek | Colorado Mesa University
Snowboard & Freeski Subcommittee
The Snowboard & Freeski Sport Subcommittee shall be chaired by the Vice President of Snowboard & Freeski Sport and shall run subcommittee meetings for program reviews, improvements, and advancement; report results to the Board of Directors for approval; field questions during the year as pertaining to that discipline; and assist in site recommendations for the U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard National Championships. This subcommittee may exist as the same entity as housed under the Rules Committee if there are not sufficient membership pools available for separate subcommittees.
Members:
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Ethan Fowler | Chair, VP of Snowboard & Freeski
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Elsie Childress | Northern California CC
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Justin Ellis | Eastern Representative
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Mike Dzubay | Midwest Representative
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Jon Fox | Atlantic Highlands Representative
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Doug Grayson | Southeast CC
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Jay Moyer | Rocky Mountain CC
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Patrick Wilcox | Southwest CC
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Piper Chimento | Student-Athlete Representative
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Christine Rahal | Student-Athlete Representative
Rules Committee
The primary purpose is to ensure fair and equitable
competition for athletes in all disciplines. This committee is charged with updating and submitting new rules and rule changes to the Board of Directors, run subcommittee meetings for each discipline, field questions during the year, advise to conference coordinators, be tasked with the annual updates of the Competition and Rules Manual.
Members:
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Lucas Dean | Chair, VP of Rules
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[vacant] | VP of Nordic
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Torin La Liberté | Nordic Representative
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Ethan Fowler | VP of Snowboard & Freeski
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Patrick Wilcox | Snowboard & Freeski Representative, Southwest CC
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Ron Bonneau | VP of Alpine
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John Tyler | Alpine Representative
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Kevin Geisen | VP of Sport (Tiebreak)
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Meegan Moszynski | Executive Director (ex-officio)
Academic Affairs Subcommittee
An authority on the rules of USCSA and NCAA. The committee handles all items around rules that are not specific to the sport/programs of the disciplines.
Members:
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Jay Moyer | Chair, Marketing Committee Chair
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Sarah Geiger | Executive VP
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Collin Casper
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Matt D'Ooge
Governance Committee
The committee serves to ensure the board’s self-perpetuation and ongoing effectiveness. It is the responsibility of this committee to develop and implement conflict of interest and other board policies; new member recruitment and orientation; officer succession planning and nomination; plan and conduct annual board evaluation; develop board member capacity and knowledge in key governance areas.
Members:
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Bo Bigelow | Chair, President
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Sarah Geiger | Executive Vice President
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Charles Naples | Treasurer
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Chris Shumeyko | Immediate Past President
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Adam Stark | Past President
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Andy Rangen | Past President, National Championships Director
Business & Legal Subcommittee
Members:
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Eric Charpentier | Chair, Executive-at-Large, Development Co-Chair
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Dave Bacharach
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Kyle Goochey
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Eric Zard
Strategic Planning Subcommittee
The purpose of this committee is to ensure ongoing, visionary planning for the organization’s continued growth and programmatic excellence. The committee is tasked to develop a multi-year strategic plan for USCSA; track progress and adjust course as needed to achieve greatest ROI for members, volunteers, and other key constituents.
Members:
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Charles Naples | Chair, Treasurer
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Bo Bigelow | President
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Ron Bonneau | VP of Alpine, Historian
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Eric Charpentier | Executive-at-Large, Business & Legal Chair, Development Co-Chair
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Jay Moyer | VP of Academic Affairs, Marketing Committee Chair
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Meegan Moszynski | Executive Director
Finance Committee
The purpose of this committee is to provide fiscal oversight for the organization and develop a budget that reflects/supports the organization’s strategy, monitor adherence to budget; financial planning and reporting; creation and monitoring of internal fiscal controls and accounting policies.
Members:
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Charles Naples | Chair, Treasurer
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James Thies
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Greg Wanta
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Tanner Rozek | Student-Athlete Representative
Development Subcommittee
Assist in raising the charitable support/contributed income the organization needs to fully execute its mission. It is the responsibility of this sub-committee to lead and facilitate the board’s involvement in advancing the organization’s fundraising plan; soliciting corporate, foundation and individual donors/sponsors.
Members:
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Eric Charpentier | Co-Chair, Executive-at-Large, Business & Legal Chair
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Jenna Ude | Co-Chair, Nominations & Awards Chair, National Championships Co-Chair
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Grace Govan
National Office Committee
Members:
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Bo Bigelow | Chair, President
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Sarah Geiger | Executive Vice President
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Charles Naples | Treasurer, Strategic Planning Chair
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Chris Shumeyko | Immediate Past President
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Andy Rangen | Past President, National Championships Co-Director
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Jenna Ude | Past Treasurer, Development Co-Chair, Nominations & Awards Chair, National Championships Co-Chair
Additional Committees
Nominations & Awards Committee
Technology Committee
This committee is charged with proposing, evaluating, and recommending implementation of new technologies to advance the mission, efficiency, and accuracy of the business of the USCSA.
Marketing & Outreach Committee
This committee is charged with promoting the USCSA and developing, fostering, and executing on the plan regarding the outward and internal marketing and branding of the USCSA.
Membership Committee
This committee is responsible for the data integrity of the membership database, managing the data of the members, and being good stewards of the membership data.
Historian Subcommittee
Charged with researching, maintaining and publishing the history of the USCSA.
Safety & Risk Committee
Charged with fostering compliance with all applicable safety protocols, regulations and bylaws as stated in the USCSA Bylaws and or the USCSA Competition and Rules Manual.
National Championships Committee
The Committee’s main charge is planning and executing the U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard National Championships every year.
Members:
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Jenna Ude | Chair, National Championships Co-Chair, Development Co-Chair
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James Cialdea
Members:
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Eric Millbrandt | Chair
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James Cialdea
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Andy Rangen (Guest) | Past President
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Chris Shumeyko (Guest) | Immediate Past President
Members:
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Jay Moyer | Chair, VP of Academic Affairs
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Corey Tolkin
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Grace Govan
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Halsey Lucas
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Skylar Ransom
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Katie Brust
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Luke Dykowski
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Andrew (AJ) Johnson
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Meegan Moszynski | Executive Director (non voting)
Members:
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Chris Shumeyko | Chair, Immediate Past President
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Bo Bigelow | President
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Lucas Dean | Executive-At-Large, Interim Rules Chair
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Andy Rangen | Past President, National Championships Co-Chair
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Meegan Moszynski | Executive Director (ex-officio)
Members:
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Ron Bonneau | Chair, VP of Alpine
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Michelle Bonneau
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James Cialdea
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Eric Millbrandt
Members:
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Sarah Geiger | Acting Chair
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Bo Bigelow | President
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Meegan Moszynski | Executive Director
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Jay Moyer
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Bob Kimball
Members:
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Andy Rangen | Co-Chair, Past President
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Jenna Ude | Co-Chair, Nominations & Awards Chair, Development Co-Chair
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Bo Bigelow | President
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Sarah Geiger | Executive VP
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Kevin Geisen | VP of Sport
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Doug Grayson | VP of Conferences
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Charles Naples | Treasurer
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Meegan Moszynski | Executive Director (non voting)
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Tori Seymour | Event Coordinator (non voting)
Ad Hoc Committees & Working Groups
From time to the time, the Board of Directors may create ad hoc committees or working groups to address specific topics and meet short-term objectives. Currently, we are seeking members for the following committees:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Please fill out this form to tell us more about your interest in joining this committee.
Chair: Christi Boggs, Executive-At-Large
Sustainability Working Group
More information coming soon on ways to join this group!
Chair: Jack Reetz
Click here to learn more about our Board of Directors, Conference Coordinators, VPs and Student Reps who make up the USCSA committees.