SAM Magazine--The Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) has announced the appointment of David Lynn to president and CEO. Lynn comes to CWSAA from Sun-Rype Products Ltd., where he was president and CEO.

Lynn, an avid skier, will begin his duties on April 4, 2011. In the meantime, Lynn will travel with retiring CEO and president, Jimmie Spencer, on order to start developing relationships.