Board of Directors
The NRM Board of Directors is elected by the membership to guide the division's strategic direction, oversee operations, and represent the interests of ~1,200 professional snow sports instructors across Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Nina Ross
President
Big Sky Resort — Alpine
Member since 2010
16 seasons at Big Sky. As NRM President, focused on making this organization work for every member, from the biggest resort to the smallest hill.
Ben Kowalski
Director, Adaptive Education
Whitefish Mountain Resort — Adaptive
Member since 2013
Adaptive specialist dedicated to making the mountain accessible. Every student deserves to feel the freedom of sliding on snow.
Kelly Swift
Director, Snowboard Education
Whitefish Mountain Resort — Snowboard
Member since 2015
Whitefish shredder. As a board member, passionate about growing women's participation in snowboard instruction across the region.
Nick Dawson
Director, Technology & Communications
Bridger Bowl — Alpine
Member since 2010
Board member focused on bringing NRM into the digital age. Passionate about connecting our geographically dispersed membership through technology.
Pat O'Leary
Director, Member Services
Great Divide — Alpine
Member since 2006
20 years in the game. Great Divide is home. As a board member, I advocate for the small-hill instructors who are the backbone of this organization.
Tom Blackwood
Director, Telemark Education
Red Lodge Mountain — Telemark
Member since 2008
Old-school free-heeler keeping the art alive at Red Lodge. 16 seasons and still learning something new every day on snow.
Board Elections
Board members are elected by NRM membership. Elections are held annually. Interested in running? Contact the NRM office at 406-581-6139.