John West is now the team and promotions manager for Lamar Snowboards. He can be reached at: (760) 918-9743; or FAX: (760) 918-9744.

Tom Kilian is the new team manager for Burton Snowboards in Europe.

MLY recently announced it has signed Blaise Rosethal, Chad Otterstrom, and Brad Scheuffele as team riders for its new series of snowboards, Millennium Three. The company has also re-signed Canadian Risto Scott to its international pro team.

Nitro Snowboards congratulates its Director of Customer Service and Warranty Chris Vaday and his new wife Skye Joyer, who got married recently in Hood River, Oregon.

Peter Martini, executive vice president/general manager of Raichle Molitor USA, Inc., recently announced that Thierry Peuchot has been appointed as U.S. product and sales manager for Raichle snowboard boots–a newly created position. Peuchot was formerly general manager of Nidecker Snowboards.

Todd Proffit, team manager for Quiksilver WinterSports announced that Joey McGuire has signed an exclusive contract to ride for the company. McGuire has a pro model with Lib Tech and can be seen riding in Decade, Mack Dawg’s new snowboard flick.

In addition, Jessica Dalpiaz will ride for Quiksilver on the Roxy team.

Marcel Schiro, director of marketing for Sunbelt USA, has been given expanded duties to include product development, trade-show operations, and Western regional-sales management. Schiro is a twenty-year industry vet and has been with Sunbelt since January ’98.

Kelly Sjölander is the new manager for special events and strategic alliances for Telluride Ski and Golf Company. Sjölander is responsible for securing local, regional, and national partnerships for special events, securing new events, forging new alliances, and for selling to large, industry-event type groups.

The USSA announced that Sondra Van Ert, Jeff Greenwood, Mike Jacoby, Rob Kingwell, and Ross Powers headline the list of athletes named to the 1999 U.S. Snowboard Team.

Kissing Bridge Ski Area in New York announces the appointment of Michael L. Hume as assistant marketing director for both Kissing Bridge and Colden Tubing Company. Also, Debbie Goslin has been appointed to the position of ski school director.

Marmot appointed John Cooley, vice president: minister of culture. Cooley, formerly the vice president of marketing, will be responsible for global brand development, strategic planning, and continuing role in product development. Tom Fritz takes over the position of vice president of marketing.

Trustus International Trading Company announces its ’98/99 team for Iris Snow: Devun Walsh, J.F. Pelchat, Mike Leblanc, Dionne Delsalle, Joel Mahaffey, Lance Pitman, Kale Stephens, Rob Dow, Max Jenke, Jacob McIntyre, and Dave Cashen.

Silence welcomes Rob Dow to its snowboard team.

Option Snowboards/Nfa announces its ’98/99 team: Kevin Sansalone, Jason Chatfiled, Jay Nelson, and Team Manager Chad Perrin.

Arson All Weather Products is pleased to welcome Rob Williamson and Lifestyles Marketing Group to its rep force. Williamson will be looking after the British Columbia customers, as well as product and marketing development.

Tom Hsieh and Fila Sports Inc. have parted ways after two years of work due to a reorganization in Fila’s marketing and advertising strategy.

Nate Otis has decided to get back into the graphic-design business. He has left Original Sin and is now the creative services director for Brick House Creative Company in Burlington, Vermont.

Kristy Roach is the new category sales manager for snowboard equipment and inline skate for ACG.

Technine Snowboard Binding Company has restructured its corporate personel. Ethan Fortier has transferred from team manager to head of marketing and design. Dean Blotto Gray will be taking over the team, handling all team management duties including staff photographer. Mark Girardi will be spearheading a grassroots program involoving shop riders, inquiries welcome.

Marty Carrigan has joined Palmer Snowboards and will be helping the company as a regional-sales manager and rep, sharing the duties with current Palmer Sales Manager Bob Klien. Carrigan will be handling the Rocky Mountain and East Coast regions, while Klien will take the West Coast and Midwest.

Fresh Jive has announced the appointment of Michael Buchalter to the position of general manager. He will focus on restructuring the daily operations of the company including manufacturing, merchandising, domestic and international sales, financial planning/results, and inventory control.