SAM Magazine--February 24, 2011--The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) announced that Todd Buchholz, a former White House director of economic policy, will be the keynote speaker at the NSAA National Convention in May.

Buchholz's presentation, "New Realities in the Post-Recession American Economy,"will decipher the riddle of the evolving economy, placing in context the good news--rising stock markets, business profits and consumer confidence--with less hopeful news--persistent unemployment and a stagnant housing sector.

The convention will be held from May 4-7 at the La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, Calif.