SAM Magazine-Lakewood, Colorado August 28, 2006-The National Ski Patrol board of directors unanimously chose Mark Dorsey to become executive director of the NSP. Dorsey has been the acting interim director for the past eight months.

Jim DeWeerd, NSP's recently elected national board chairman, said, "We've spoken directly to members, staff, and industry partners, and have come to the conclusion that Mark Dorsey brings a wealth of experience, association management skill, and industry knowledge to this position. He has clearly demonstrated leadership within our association during this past year."

Dorsey's tenure with NSP began in 1990 when he became the association's marketing director. He was named assistant executive director in 2005 and adopted the role of interim executive director after the departure of longtime executive Stephen Over.