About MSAA

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.

MSAA Executive Director, Bo Bigelow

MSAA Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Chair, Rick Schmitz – Little Switzerland, Crystal Ridge and Nordic Mountain, WI
Vice Chair, Pete Meyer – Caberfae Peaks, MI
Treasurer, Jim Rochford, Jr – Trollhaugen, WI
Secretary, Ben Doornbos – Nubs Nob, MI

Members
Brooke Alba Vanderkelen – SMI Snowmachines, MI
Layne Anderson – Powder Ridge, MN
Darcie Breidel – Mt. LaCrosse, WI
Scott Crislip – Snowtrails, OH
Jonathan Davis – Perfect North Slopes, IN
Dan Grider – Great Bear, SD
Kaet Johnosn – Marquette Mountain Resort, MI
Kari Roder – Boyne Mountain Resort, MI

Chuck Randles – Vail Resorts, Midwest Region
Fred Seymour – Giants Ridge, MN
Jim Vander Spoel, Gogebic, MI
Mistica Walker – Safehold Insurance, CO