SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., July 7, 2015—Mark Dorsey, CEO of the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), is stepping down to assume a similar role with another association outside of the ski and snowboard industry.

“This is a terrific opportunity for Mark, and we wish him the best in his new venture,” said Ed Younglove, PSIA-AASI chairman of the board.

SAM Magazine—Lakewood, Colo., July 7, 2015—Mark Dorsey, CEO of the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), is stepping down to assume a similar role with another association outside of the ski and snowboard industry.

“This is a terrific opportunity for Mark, and we wish him the best in his new venture,” said Ed Younglove, PSIA-AASI chairman of the board.

Dorsey joined the PSIA-AASI staff as marketing director in 1989 and was named CEO in 2006. During his time as CEO, membership grew to 32,343. He is also a certified Level III alpine instructor and a lifetime member of PSIA-AASI.

“It has been a very difficult decision to leave PSIA-AASI, as it has been an honor to serve the association's passionate 32,000 members as CEO for these last nine years,” said Dorsey. “I appreciate the support and dedication of PSIA-AASI's volunteers and the amazing staff with whom I have had the privilege to serve, while I am extremely proud of our joint success, I look forward to seeing what more PSIA-AASI can and will accomplish in the years to come.”

Dorsey will start his new role Sept. 1, 2015. PSIA-AASI will be releasing more information on the transition and the organization's search for his replacement.

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