Current Board of Directors

Following is a list of the current board members. This volunteer group makes SkiTops the successful organization it is. These people compile a lot of personal time each year supporting the future of SkiTops. For that effort, we thank them.

Board - August 2007

Richard Savage President

Richard Savage
Travel Organizers
rsavage@travelorganizers.com

Liaison to: The Lodging Company, Merit Travel and Ski Can
Craig Cook Past President

Craig Cook
Travel Organizers
ccook@travelorganizers.com

Allison Kirchen Vice President

Allison Kirchen
The Mark Travel Group
akirchen@marktravel.com

Liaison to: Great Events and Escapes, and Libgo Travel
Kris McKinnon Secretary / Treasurer

Kris McKinnon
Ski.com
kris@ski.com

Liaison to: Daman Nelson Travel and Snow Tours


Committee Chairs
Tracee Adams Industry Relations

Tracee Adams
Expedia
tadams@expedia.com

Liaison to: Resort Destination Marketing, Orbitz and High Point Travel
David Tanner Program

David Tanner
Rocky Mountain Vacations
david@colorado-ski-vacations.com

Liaison to: Winter Ski and Sport and JTM Tours

Rick Reichsfeld Membership

Rick Reichsfeld
Alpine Adventures
rick@alpineadventures.net

Liaison to: Snowventures, Bookit Travel and Certified Vacations
Mike Hibbard PR / Advertising

Mike Hibbard
Sports America Tours
mike@sportsamerica.com

Liaison to: Travelocity and Ski Adventures by Tom Gray

Adam Feehan Supplier Representative #1

Adam Feehan
Reno-Tahoe "America's Adventure Place"
afeehan@rscva.com
Peter Hunter Supplier Representative #2

Peter Hunter
Mountain Resorts
phunter@mtn-resorts.com


Additional Information:

President

Term Ends: March 2009 / Next Term: March 2009 - 2011

Duties:

Providing leadership to the Association, in concert with the Board of Directors, in all matters pertaining to the governance, overall direction and economic well being of the Association.

Accepting and performing the role of one of the senior representatives and spokespersons for the Association with respect to the ski industry, the media and the general public.

Developing the agenda for the Board of Directors and General Meetings.
Presiding over the Board of Directors and General Meetings.



Vice President

Term Ends: March 2010 / Next Term: 2010 - 12

Duties: Provides support to the president and the board. This position is very dynamic.



Past President

No Term

Duties: Provides support and direction to the current president and board members based on past experiences. This is a very important position during the transition between presidents and new board members.



Secretary / Treasurer

Term Ends: March 2010 / Next Term: 2011 - 13

Duties: Monitor the accounting practices of the organization. Produce and review the accounting summaries at board and general meetings. Administers any accounting needs outside the day to day duties. This will include working with the accountant and IRS if needed.

Leads budgeting process, with a proposed budget plan prior to the annual Board meeting.



Industry Relations Committee Chair

Term Ends: March 2009 / Next Term: 2009 - 11

Duties:

To act as an intermediary between supplier and tour operator members of Skitops when issues arise that may affect the organization. Primary purpose is to be a conduit of information to present to the board and its members and decide what, if any, action should be taken to resolve issues at hand.

Position is also designed to keep abreast of industry changes. Other duties include assisting with Board related business.

Leads membership retention strategies working with the membership chair and tour operator liaisons. Focusing on the Supplier membership.



Membership Committee Chair

Term Ends: March 2009 / Next Term: 2009 - 11

Duties:

Position is responsible to contact, solicit potential SkiTops members (both supplier and tour ops). Follow up on leads given by other members. Send out membership letters & forms (via email) to potential SkiTops members. Review applications as they come in from potential members. Direct supplier applicants to send forms & payment to SkiTops administrator. Submit to the board potential members that meet the criteria. Attend board meetings and report on status of membership

Works with industry relations on member retention programs and focuses on the Tour Operator membership.



Public Relations / Advertising Committee Chair

Term Ends: March 2009 / Next Term: 2009 - 11

Duties: Oversees the marketing of the organization including the press program and the web site. Also manages the sponsorship sales programs for the Network and SkiTops University.

Coordinates the newsletter content.



Program Committee Chair

Term Ends: March 2010 / Next Term: 2010 - 12

Duties: To produce the Fall and Spring Network events.



Supplier Representative - Position #1

Term Ends: March 2008 / Next Term: 2008 - 10

Supplier Representative - Position #2

Term Ends: March 2009 / Next Term: 2009 - 11

Duties:

Represent the suppliers' interests at the Board of Directors level while striving to add value and perspective to the overall decision making and direction of the organization.


Skitops - Ski Tour Operators Association

P.O. Box 191981 - Sacramento, California, U.S.A. 95819

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