Participating People
Official PSIA-W contact:
WesternBOD@psia-w.org
PSIA National CEO: Jeff Lifgren
jlifgren@thesnowpros.org
PSIA-W CEO: Marisa Cooper
mcooper@thesnowpros.org
PSIA-W Special Member
Meeting Lead:
Jeff Jensen
jensen.jeff.jj@gmail.com
Barclay Moore
A ski instructor and active member of the PSIA-AASI Western Region. He has been involved in governance discussions and ran for a Board of Directors position with a platform focused on improving instructor education, exam accessibility, and organizational transparency.
Moore is part of a group of instructors advocating for fair governance and stronger member representation within the organization.
Greg Felsch
A longtime contributor to the PSIA-AASI Western Region, with involvement in governance and organizational leadership. He has been associated with board-level participation and policy discussions affecting instructor certification and regional operations.
Felsch is recognized as part of the experienced leadership network within the PSIA community.
Bryan Martel
A PSIA-AASI Western Region member and instructor who has been engaged in organizational leadership efforts. He ran for a board position alongside other candidates advocating reforms such as improved certification processes and better instructor support systems.
His work centers on elevating the experience and professional development of ski instructors.
Alycia Glines
A PSIA-AASI instructor and leadership candidate in the Western Region. She has been part of initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency and fairness in governance and supporting instructor-focused improvements in education and certification systems.
Her involvement reflects a broader commitment to strengthening the instructor community.
Blaine Lomen
A highly experienced alpine instructor and educator within PSIA-AASI. He is affiliated with the Western Region Education Foundation and holds advanced certifications including Alpine Level III.
A member since 1972, Lomen represents decades of contribution to instructor training and development.
David Achey
A veteran PSIA-AASI member and serves as a Director in the Western Region. He holds high-level alpine certifications and has been a member since 1983.
His long tenure reflects deep involvement in governance and the evolution of ski instruction standards.
PSIA- W Board March 2026
Sowmya Subramanian, Chair
(voted out April 23rd membership meeting)
sowmya@gmail.com
Neil Bussiere, National Rep.
(voted out April 23rd membership meeting)
neil.e.bussiere@sbcglobal.net
Megan Ochs
(voted out April 23rd membership meeting)
megochs@gmail.com
Caleb Lee
(voted out April 23rd membership meeting)
94.caleb@gmail.com
Henry Ryerson
(voted out April 23rd membership meeting)
hryerson@sugarbowl.com
Official PSIA-W contact:
WesternBOD@psia-w.org