Advancing safety, service, and growth for Midwest ski areas.
The Midwest Ski Areas Association (MSAA) is a nonprofit trade organization representing ski areas across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. MSAA is dedicated to supporting the success of its members through education, advocacy, and industry collaboration.
Our mission is to advance the Midwest ski industry by providing resources and training that elevate guest experiences, promote operational excellence, and support proactive risk management. We champion growth and innovation while fostering a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement throughout the region’s ski areas.
| Role | Name | Ski Area | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Rick Schmitz | Little Switzerland, Crystal Ridge & Nordic Mountain | WI |
| Vice Chair | Pete Meyer | Caberfae Peaks | MI |
| Treasurer | Jim Rochford, Jr | Trollhaugen | WI |
| Secretary | Ben Doornbos | Nubs Nob | MI |
| Member | Brooke Alba Vanderkelen | SMI Snowmachines | MI |
| Member | Layne Anderson | Powder Ridge | MN |
| Member | Darcie Breidel | Mt. LaCrosse | WI |
| Member | Scott Crislip | Snowtrails | OH |
| Member | Jonathan Davis | Perfect North Slopes | IN |
| Member | Dan Grider | Great Bear | SD |
| Member | Kaet Johnson | Marquette Mountain Resort | MI |
| Member | Kari Roder | Boyne Mountain Resort | MI |
| Member | Chuck Randles | Vail Resorts, Midwest Region | — |
| Member | Dave Solner | Buck Hill | MN |
| Member | Jim Vander Spoel | Gogebic | MI |
| Member | Mistica Walker | Safehold Insurance | CO |
The Midwest's premier ski-industry education and tradeshow event.
Learn more →Connection, education, and terrain-park collaboration.
Learn more →Collective buying power for Midwest ski areas (SARA BP).
Learn more →Phone: (612) 405-4596
Address:
PO Box 11372
Saint Paul, MN 55111
Email: info@midwestski.org
The Midwest Ski Areas Association is a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. In keeping with Internal Revenue Service requirements, we make our three most recent annual information returns (IRS Form 990), together with our application for tax-exempt status, available for public inspection.
To request copies of our tax filings, please contact us at info@midwestski.org.