SAM Magazine--December 8, 2009--Les Otten, former head of the American Skiing Company, aired his first commercial in his bid to be governor of Maine. Otten is running for the Republican pick in a combined field of over 20 candidates.

About his race, Otten told SAM, "I have spent 37 years on the business side of Federal and State Government laws and policies. In the great State of Maine, 20 percent, or about $10 billion of our GDP, is directly related to tourism and recreation.

"It's time states gives more than lip service to one of the most important segments of the American economy. All segments of business and industry have a place at the table as we rebuild after one of the most difficult decades in American history."

To see Otten's commercial, visit www.lesotten.com.