Pacific Northwest Ski Association Names

New Executive Director

Bothell, Washington, June 1 --- Sue Johnson, President and Executive Director, announced that Ingrid Simonson has been selected as the Pacific Northwest Ski Association (PNSA) Executive Director effective July 1, 2004 .  Ms. Simonson is a long-time member of PNSA and has served the corporation in a variety of positions over the past 25 years.

“We are delighted Ingrid has joined our team, bringing her broad knowledge of ski and snowboard racing,” Ms. Johnson said.  “We look forward to her positive contributions and able administration.” 

Ms. Simonson’s experience includes racing on the US ski team, coaching, owning and operating a ski school, officiating, and volunteering at the national level on several committees.  She is a past president of PNSA and has been involved in officials’ education as well as the Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation as a trustee.  In addition to her skiing related activities, Ms. Simonson is a member of the Rotary where she volunteers her time in a number of ways.

For more information please contact:

            Sue Johnson

            425.483.8666

            pnsa@pnsa.org