Get to Know Your CSIA by Perry Schmunk, CSIA Managing Director
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Get to know your CSIA By Perry Schmunk, CSIA Managing Director Over the last year, I have received a lot of feedback, and as a result I wanted to share how the organization is structured. The following lists the various Board Members, Committee Members, Staff and Leaders. Below are the details. National Board Members from each region elect a representative to the National Board, which is made up of 6 voting members and the Managing Director (non-voting). The past Chair may also sit on the board as a (non-voting) for up to a max of 2 years following the end of the official term. Elected members hold 3-year terms for up to a maximum of two terms. The National Board is responsible for the Governance of the organization and the long-term direction of the CSIA. The Board meets once a month via conference call and minimum twice a year face to face. The organization’s AGM is held in the fall of each year and this year it will held at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on November 9, 2019. Your current National Board Members are: D. Darren MacDonald – Representing Atlantic, D. Darren was voted to the National Board in the Spring of 2019. D. Darren is the Facilitator of the work of the Governance Committee that was struck by both the National Board and the Regional Chairs. The Governance Committee is charged with looking at how we are best set up for the future of the CSIA, from a Governance perspective. D. Darren is a CSIA Level 3 and ACA Level 2. Robert Tousignant – Representing Quebec, Robert was elected to the CSIA National Board in the spring of 2015. Robert also serves as the current Chair of the National Board. Robert has served as the organization’s Chair since May 1, 2017. Robert, in addition to his entrepreneurial enterprises also teaches for the Bromont Snow School. Robert is CSIA Level 3 and ACA Development Level Trained. Allison Sharpe – Representing Ontario and currently holding the position of Secretary, Allison was elected to the National Board in the spring of 2017. She is also on the Governance Committee. Allison has a depth of leadership experience with not-for-profit organizations, and is currently the Snow School Director for the North Toronto Ski Club. Allison is a CSIA Level 3 and ACA Development Level Trained. Her future goal is to complete the Level 4. Tom De Nardi – Representing Central and currently holding the position of Treasurer, Tom was elected to the CSIA National Board in the spring of 2015. Tom is a CSIA Level 3 and CSCF Level 3 Certified Coach.Tom is very involved in local philanthropy, community building and fundraising in his home region, along with the support of his wife Lesley and his children. He sits on many Boards including military, advisory, schoolboard and hospital foundations. Tom is the past president of Sons & Daughters of Italy in Manitoba. Morgan Engel – Representing Alberta, Morgan was elected to the CSIA National Board in the spring of 2019. Morgan previously also served on the Alberta Regional Committee’s Board as Chair. He is also on the Governance Committee. Morgan is a CSIA Level 4 and also a Level 3 Course Conductor and ACA Development Level Coach and CASI Level 1. Wade Sutton – Representing British Columbia and currently holding the position of Vice-Chair, Wade was elected to the CSIA National Board in the spring of 2014. Wade is a Supervisor in the Whistler Blackcomb Snow School, a CSIA Level 4 and also a Level 4 Course Conductor. He is also CSCF Level 2 Certified Coach. National Office Staff Perry Schmunk – Joining the CSIA, in November 2018 as the organization’s Managing Director. Perry is a CSIA Level 4 and Level 4 Course Conductor, past Snow School Director at Whistler Blackcomb, past Business Development Director at Ski Banff Lake Louise Sunshine and previously the Mayor of Tofino. He is also the recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal. Perry is responsible for the CSIA’s day to day operations and liaising with the Industry. Perry reports directly to the National Board. Lisa Cambise – holds the Leadership role as Director of Shared Services, overseeing all administrative and financial operations of the organization. A professional accountant (CPA, CGA designation) and a Certified Association Executive (CAE designation), Lisa has been an asset to the CSIA for 22 years. Mark Sedgwick – joined the team in July 2019 in the new Leadership role of Director, Product Development and Information Technology. Mark is a Certified Microsoft Engineer whose most recent role was Vice President of Information Technology for Whistler Blackcomb. A passionate instructor, transplanted from Australia, Mark has an unparalleled combination of leading-edge IT skills and ski industry experience. On-snow he is a certified Level 4 Instructor with both the CSIA and APSI. Jeff Marks – In July 2019, Jeff took on the new Leadership role of National Program Director. He’s had a long career in the ski industry leading Snow Schools in both Niseko, Japan and Ski Banff Lake Louise Sunshine. Most recently Jeff held the position of Education Development Coordinator with the CSIA. He is an accomplished CSIA Level 4 Instructor and Level 4 Course Conductor, who has participated in the past two CSIA Interski Demonstration Teams. Jon Tischuk – joined the team in July 2019 in the new Leadership role of Director of Marketing. Born and raised in Montreal, Québec, Jon started his career at Gray Rocks and Mont Tremblant. He is a skilled collaborator and bilingual communicator. He brings vast marketing, sales and social media experience from Apple, Google Agency, Tesla and Elan/Giro Australia. On-snow, Jon is a CSIA Level 4 Instructor, Level 3 Course Conductor and most recently contributed to Blue Mountain’s Snow School Training. He previously taught skiing in Australia, was the former Training Director at Whistler Blackcomb, and was the Snow School Director at Searchmont Resort in Ontario. Annie Lussier – Annie has been with the CSIA since 2001, she currently holds the position of Communication Coordinator. The main area of her responsibilities include sponsor partnership relations, event planning, content development and coordination of CSIA official communications, administration website/social media platforms and official translation of all documentation. Cedomir Tanackovic – Cedo has been with the CSIA since 2001, he currently holds the position of IT Manager. The main area of his responsibilities include management of the IT infrastructure and assets, IT support to members and staff, safekeeping of information through IT channels and implementation of latest technologies. Cedo is a Bishop’s University BBA-MIS graduate and is a Head Coach of the Owl’s Head Ski Club. Cedo is a Bishop's University BBA- MIS graduate and is a Head Coach of the Owl's Head Ski Club. Benoit Fournier – Benoit has been with the CSIA since 2010, he currently holds the position of National Program Coordinator. The main area of his responsibilities include overseeing program administrations, providing administrative training and support to the EPCs and RACs of each region, as well as Course Conductors. Frances Dion – Frances has been with the CSIA since 1998, she currently holds the position of Coordinator of Shared Services. The main area of her responsibilities include insurance programs renewals and support related to claims, human resources hiring process and policies, health/safety program claims support and the organization for official meetings. Dahlia Mightley – Dahlia has been with the CSIA since 2005, she currently holds the position of Accountant. The main area of her responsibilities include processing and payment of all vendor and Course Conductor payables, management of receivables and inventory, as well as administration of the online store orders and inquiries. Andrew Coates – Andrew has been with the CSIA since 2011, he currently holds the position of Membership Services Coordinator. The main area of his responsibilities include answering Members inquiries and membership requests for renewal, reinstatement and ISIA recognition. Rachel Odingo – Rachel has joined the team in August 2019 for a contract position to help with the Membership Services, answering Members inquiries and processing membership renewals. By Regions: Atlantic Elected Officials: D. Darren MacDonald – Atlantic National Board Representative. JP Lalonde – JP is the current Chair of the Atlantic Regional Committee. JP is a CSIA Level 4 and Level 4 Course Conductor and previous Eastern Program Coordinator for the CSIA. JP is also a member of the RCMP. In his spare time he enjoys playing sports with his young son Antoine. Staff Members: Charles Martin – Charles is in the newly created Education Program Coordinator (EPC) role for Atlantic. Charles is a CSIA Level 4 and Level 4 Course Conductor and was previously the Atlantic Regional Coordinator for Level 1 Programs. Charles was the Snow School Director at Mont Farlagne and Coach/Head Coach for the racing team for 25 years. He became involved with the CSIA Atlantic Committee for decades taking on various projects including the responsibility to organize the CSIA Atlantic Members’ Convention in Amqui, Québec. Today this yearly event is held in Mont-Sainte-Anne in December. From his young Atlantic days to this day, he remains passionate for this wonderful sport. Québec Elected Officials: Robert Tousignant – Québec National Board Representative and Chair. Claude Peachy – Claude is the current Chair of the CSIA Québec Regional Committee. He is also on the Governance Committee. Claude is a CSIA Level 2 and an ACA Member. Claude works at Le Relais Snow School and off-snow he works as a career lawyer for the Québec Government. JF Beaulieu – JF is the current CSIA Technical Committee (TC) Representative from Québec.