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:
  • Andrew Willihan | Chair, VP of Sport
  • Ted Theyerl | VP of Nordic
  • Ron Bonneau | VP of Alpine
  • Ethan Fowler | VP of Snowboard / Freeski

Alpine Sub-Committee

The Alpine Sport Sub-Committee shall be chaired by the Vice-President of Alpine Sport and shall run sub-committee 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, be a resource for Conference Coordinators, be an advisor for the national championships and assist in site recommendations for the national championships.
Members:
  • ​Ron Bonneau | Chair, VP of Alpine
  • Brynn Kilgore | Allegheny CC
  • Yuri Kobziar | Atlantic Highlands Representative
  • Chris Eder | Eastern CC
  • Jerry Wolf | Grand Teton CC
  • Todd Enders | Mideast CC
  • Mike Dzubay |Midwest Representative
  • Elsie Childress | Northern California CC
  • Aaron Flynn | Northwest Representative
  • Maddie Redden | Rocky Mountain CC
  • Doug Grayson | Southeast CC
  • Patrick Wilcox | Southwest CC
  • Tanner Rozek | Student-Athlete Representative

Nordic Sub-Committee

The Nordic Sport Sub-Committee shall be chaired by the Vice-President of Nordic Sport and shall run sub-committee 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, be a resource for Conference Coordinators, be an advisor for the national championships and assist in site recommendations for the national championships.
Members:
  • Ted Theyerl | Chair, VP of Nordic
  • Marty Maher | Eastern Nordic Competition Chair
  • Torin La Liberté | Eastern Nordic Co-Coordinator, Eastern Coach
  • John Thompson | Eastern Nordic Co-Coordinator
  • Grace Erholtz | Rocky Mountain Representative
  • Kevin Geisen | Rocky Mountain Coach
  • Luke Dykowski | Midwest Nordic Advisor
  • Jeff Hodgson | Student-Athlete Representative
  • ​Emma Reineke | Student-Athlete Representative

Snowboard / Freeski Sub-Committee

The Snowboard / Freeski Sport Sub-Committee shall be chaired by the Vice-President of Snowboard / Freeski Sport and shall run sub-committee 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, be a resource for Conference Coordinators, be an advisor for the national championships and assist in site recommendations for the national championships.
Members:
  • ​Ethan Fowler | Chair, VP of Snowboard / Freeski
  • Mike Dzubay | Midwest Representative
  • Elsie Childress | Northern California CC
  • Aaron Flynn | Northwest Representative
  • Maddie Redden | Rocky Mountain CC
  • Doug Grayson | Southeast CC
  • Patrick Wilcox | Southwest CC​
  • Piper Chimento | 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:
  • Lucas Dean | Interim Chair
  • Patrick Wilcox | Southwest CC
  • Ethan Fowler | VP of Snowboard/Freeski
  • Ron Bonneau | VP of Alpine
  • ​Mike Dzubay | Alpine Representative
  • Ted Theyerl | VP of Nordic
  • Torin La Liberté | Nordic Representative
  • Collin Casper | VP of Academic Affairs
  • Andrew Willihan | VP of Sport (Tiebreak)

Academic Affairs Sub-Committee

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:
  • ​Collin Casper | Chair, VP of Academic Affairs
  • Sarah Geiger | Executive VP
  • Matt D'Ooge
  • Gregory Lyons
  • Jay Moyer

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:​
  • Bo Bigelow | Chair, President
  • Sarah Geiger | Executive Vice President
  • Charles Naples | Treasurer
  • Chris Shumeyko | Immediate Past President
  • Adam Stark | Past President
  • Andy Rangen | Past President, National Championships Director

Business & Legal Sub-Committee
Members:
  • ​Eric Charpentier | Chair
  • Dave Bacharach
  • Kyle Goochey
  • Eric Zard

Strategic Planning Sub-Committee

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:
  • Charles Naples | Chair, Executive-at-Large
  • ​Bo Bigelow | President
  • Ron Bonneau | Alpine Chair, Historian
  • Eric Charpentier | Business & Legal Chair, Development Co-Chair
  • Jay Moyer | Executive-at-Large
  • Eric Plausteiner | Eastern Conference
  • Jesse Scott | Rocky Mountain Conference
  • Meegan Moszynski | Managing 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:
  • Charles Naples | Chair, Treasurer
  • James Thies
  • Greg Wanta

​Development Sub-Committee

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:
  • Eric Charpentier | Co-Chair, Business & Legal Chair
  • Jenna Ude | Co-Chair, Nominations & Awards Chair, National Championships Co-Chair
  • Grace Govan | Snowboard/Freeski Student-Athlete Representative
  • John Thompson | Nordic Student-Athlete Representative
  • Katie Brust
  • Nate Hansen
  • Katie Ulvestad

National Office Committee
Members:
  • Bo Bigelow | Chair, President
  • Sarah Geiger | Executive Vice President, VP of Conferences
  • Charles Naples | Development Co-Chair, Nominations & Awards Chair
  • Chris Shumeyko | Immediate Past President
  • Adam Stark | Past President
  • Andy Rangen | Past President, National Championships Director

Additional Committees

Nominations & Awards Committee
Members:
  • ​Jenna Ude | Chair, National Championships Co-Chair, Development Co-Chair
  • 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:
  • ​Eric Millbrandt | Chair
  • James Cialdea
  • Andy Rangen  (Guest) | Past President
  • Chris Shumeyko (Guest) | Immediate Past President

Marketing 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:
  • Jay Moyer | Chair
  • Corey Tolkin
  • Grace Govan | Snowboard/Freeski Student-Athlete Representative
  • Halsey Lucas
  • Skylar Ransom | Alpine Student-Athlete Representative
  • Katie Brust
  • Luke Dykowski
  • Andrew (AJ) Johnson

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:
  • ​Chris Shumeyko | Chair, Immediate Past President
  • Bo Bigelow | President
  • Lucas Dean | Interim Chair, Rules Committee
  • Joseph Kopp | McBrine Division Coordinator
  • Andy Rangen | Past President, National Championships Co-Chair

Historian Sub-Committee

Charged with researching, maintaining and publishing the history of the USCSA.
Members:
  • Ron Bonneau | Chair​, VP of Alpine
  • Michelle Bonneau
  • James Cialdea
  • Eric Millbrandt

Safety 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:
  • Sarah Geiger | Acting Chair
  • Bo Bigelow | President
  • Meegan Moszynski | Managing Director
  • Jay Moyer
  • Bob Kimball

​National Championships Committee

The Committee’s main charge is planning and executing the USCSA’s National Championships.
Members:
  • Andy Rangen | Co-Chair, Past President
  • Jenna Ude | Co-Chair, Nominations & Awards Chair, Development Co-Chair
  • Bo Bigelow | President
  • Sarah Geiger | Executive VP
  • Andrew Willilhan | VP of Sport
  • Doug Grayson | VP of Conferences
  • Meegan Moszynski | Managing Director (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, VP of Nordic

Sustainability Working Group
More information coming soon on ways to join this group!
Co-Chairs: Joseph Kopp, McBrine Division Coordinator, and Jack Reetz

Click here to learn more about our Board of Directors, Conference Coordinators, VPs and Student Reps who make up the USCSA committees.