CHRISTOPHER NICOLSON – PRESIDENT & CEO
Christopher Nicolson joined CWSAA in April 2016 following 30 years working at ski resorts including Sun Peaks, Whistler Blackcomb, Silver Star, Forbidden Plateau and St. Anton, Austria. In his last post he was part of the leadership team achieving visitation and awareness objectives in winter and summer as the President of Tourism Sun Peaks. He has served as a Chair and or Director for many industry Boards and committees including the Canadian Ski Council International Marketing Committee, CWSAA Marketing Advisory Group, BC Nordic Ski Society, and regional tourism groups and initiatives. Nicolson continues to be engaged with skiing at a grassroots level as a volunteer coach at a local ski club, sharing his childhood passion for sliding on snow first learned at the Kemano Ski Club in northern BC.
CYNTHIA THOMAS – MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Cynthia Thomas joined CWSAA June, 2015. Cynthia previously worked in various marketing and communications roles at Vancity Credit Union, Tree Brewing and the City of Kelowna. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from UBC and has augmented this with a diverse range of professional development courses spanning marketing, communications and finance. Cynthia taught skiing at Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour from 1994 to 2001 and is now teaching her own children to ski.
DAWN SLEIMAN – EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Dawn Sleiman joined CWSAA on November 1, 2011. Ms. Sleiman previously worked in the Food & Beverage department at Whistler Blackcomb between 1991 and 2007, most recently as Catering Sales Manager. Dawn enjoys a variety of outdoor sports, including running and skiing. Dawn is an avid ‘foodie’ and her spouse Roger works as the Executive Chef of a leading Okangan winery.
BRUNO GRAZIOTTO – ACCOUNTANT
Bruno Graziotto (CPA, CGA) became responsible for CWSAA accounting functions on November 12, 2015. Mr. Graziotto has over 30 years of finance and accounting experience, spanning both financial and other business organizations. In addition to his CPA and CGA designations, Bruno holds a Diploma in Business Administration from Selkirk College.