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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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Piper Chimento | Student-Athlete Representative
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Vicky Zolotar | Student-Athlete Representative
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Ellie Worster | Student-Athlete (non-voting)
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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Torin La Liberté | Eastern Regional Coordinator
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Merit "Buzz" Bean | Eastern Regional 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 | U.S. Ski Team / U.S. Biathlon
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Marcin Wiesiolek | Coach, Colorado Mesa University
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Zachary Johnson | Student-Athlete Representative
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Kenna Karel | Student-Athlete Representative
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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Jon Fox | Atlantic Highlands Representative
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Justin Ellis | Eastern Representative
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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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Jay Moyer | Rocky Mountain Representative
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Doug Grayson | Southeast CC
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Patrick Wilcox | Southwest CC
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Lucy McCarthy | 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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Ron Bonneau | VP of Alpine
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Ethan Fowler | VP of Snowboard & Freeski
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[vacant] | VP of Nordic
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Chris Eder | Alpine Representative, Eastern CC
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Patrick Wilcox | Snowboard & Freeski Representative, Southwest CC
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Torin La Liberté | Nordic Representative
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Jay Moyer | Board Representative, Executive Vice President, VP of Academic Affairs
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[vacant] | Student-Athlete Representative
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Kevin Geisen | VP of Sport (tiebreak vote)
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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 | VP of Academic Affiars, Executive Vice President
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Sarah Geiger | President
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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.
Business & Legal Subcommittee
Members:
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Sarah Geiger | Chair, President
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Jay Moyer | Executive Vice President
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Charles Naples | Treasurer
- Bo Bigelow | Immediate Past President
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Chris Shumeyko | Past President
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Adam Stark | Past President
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Andy Rangen | Past President, National Championships Director
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 | Immediate Past 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 | Executive Vice President
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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
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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Sarah Geiger | Chair, President
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Jay Moyer | Executive Vice President
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Charles Naples | Treasurer, Strategic Planning Chair
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Bo Bigelow | Immediate Past President
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Chris Shumeyko | Past President, Membership Chair
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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
Members:
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Jenna Ude | Chair, National Championships Co-Chair, Development Co-Chair
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James Cialdea
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.
Members:
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Eric Millbrandt | Chair
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James Cialdea
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Andy Rangen (Guest) | Past President, National Championships Co-Director
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Chris Shumeyko (Guest) | Past President, Membership Chair
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.
Members:
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Jay Moyer | Chair, Executive Vice President, 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)
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.
Members:
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Chris Shumeyko | Chair, Past President
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Bo Bigelow | Immediate Past President
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Lucas Dean | Executive-At-Large, VP of Rules
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Andy Rangen | Past President, National Championships Co-Chair
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Meegan Moszynski | Executive Director (ex-officio)
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.
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, President
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Bo Bigelow | Immediate Past President
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Meegan Moszynski | Executive Director
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Jay Moyer | Executive Vice President, VP of Academic Affairs
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Bob Kimball
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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Andy Rangen | Co-Chair, Past President
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Jenna Ude | Co-Chair, Nominations & Awards Chair, Development Co-Chair
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Sarah Geiger | President
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Bo Bigelow | Immediate Past President
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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 | Nationals 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:
Associate Team Working Group
Members:
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Andy Rangen | Co-Chair, Co-Director of National Championships
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Doug Grayson | VP of Conferences
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Ron Bonneau | VP of Alpine
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[vacant] | VP of Nordic
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Kevin Geisen | VP of Sport
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Jay Moyer | VP of Academic Affairs, Executive Vice President
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Members:
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Christi Boggs | Chair, Executive-At-Large
Sustainability Working Group
Members:
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Jack Reetz | Chair