2012 MHSSC Staff

 
CAMP OWNER/DIRECTOR
Mike Annett, Camp Director
Mike brought a dozen racers from the east coast to Mt Hood in the fall of 1978 for some early season training on the newly built Palmer chairlift.  He quickly discovered the incredible opportunity the area offered for summer training, and the rest is history.   When Mike isn't busy running the camp, he enjoys tennis, windsurfing, and playing bridge. 
Lynne Annett, Co-Director
Lynne has been there every step of the way alongside Mike running this camp since 1979, while raising 2 daughters.  She attended Suny Cortland where she majored in Elementary Education.  Lynne retired from teaching elementary school in the Hood River school district.  She also was the Mighty-Mite Director at Squaw Valley. Lynne enjoys tennis, gardening, family and traveling and her favorite website is Websudoku.com. 


SKI RACE COACHES

Mike Syrovatka
Currently coaching at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Mike also coached Gould Academy as well as the Canadian National team (NorAm, Europa Cup, World Cup levels), 1995-2002. He also was head coach at Bromont Ski Academy in Quebec. Mike brings with him 30 years of experience and success at every level.  He's  been with MHSSC since 2002.
Roger Bay
Roger, from Bozeman, Montana coaches at Bridger Ski Foundation.  He has also coached the Park City ski team, Gilboa, and the U.S. ski team.  This past year he was assistant coach for Kristina Koznick.   Roger attended Montana State University.  He enjoys surfing, mountain biking, windsurfing, hunting and hockey.  Roger has been at MHSSC since 2006.
Jason Hey
Jason is currently living in Park City Utah working for the Park City Ski Team. He works with J3 athletes (13-14 year olds) with Park City as well as MHSSC. He graduated from Plymouth State University with a BA in Criminal Justice. He skied for Plymouth for four years and was captain two of them. In his free time he likes to rock climb and surf. Jason has been with MHSSC since 2002.
Scotty Veenis 
Scotty races for the University of Utah. He is the 2006 NCAA Giant Slalom Champion. He placed 11th in the giant slalom and 12th in the slalom at the 2005 U.S. Nationals.  Recipient of the Skier of the Year award from the Park City ski team in '05.  He's been with MHSSC since 2000.
Mark Syrovatka
Mark is a ski racer from Brome Lake, Quebec.  He attended Gould Academy.  He has worked for "Shred" and "Slytech".  His favorite food is blueberries and he enjoys kiteboarding, hiking, climbing, swimming/anything outside.  Mark roots for the New England teams.  He raced in the 2011 World Championships in the Super-G.  Mark started working at camp in 2007, but has been coming as a camper since age 8.
Jacquelyn Reis
Jacquelyn, from Bethel, Maine attends the University of Maine at Farmington.  She was a former racer out of Gould Academy.  She has coached at Sunday River and Shawnee Peak.  Her favorite website is youtube and favorite food is brownies.  Jacquelyn wants to be a teacher when she grows up.  She is a second generation employee of MHSSC as her dad has coached here for many years.
Sean Mailey
Sean teaches social studies at Southridge High School in Beaverton, Oregon.  He is the head coach for the Aloha/Southridge ski team as well as the assistant coach of the golf team.   Sean is married to Amanda Mailey and they have a son named Jackson.  Sean has been part of MHSSC since 2005.
Bob Robicsek
Bob, from Northbrook, IL., is the Head Coach at Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin.  He enjoys sushi and Thai food.  He roots for the New England Patriots. When he's not coaching, he's an architect. Bob is married and has two boys (Karl & Erick) that both ski race.   He's been involved at MHSSC since 2001. 
Mike "Axel" Foley
Mike is a level 3 certified ski instructor and Director of the Mountain Sports Center at Snowy Range in Centennial, Wyoming.  Mike enjoys cajun food, pasta and a good steak.  He roots for the Boston Bruins and he enjoys to golf.  Mike has been working at camp since 2010.
Ryan Boroughs
Ryan has coached at Mt Hood Meadows, Flagstaff Alpine ski team and the Park City Farm Team.  He's currently studying Business.  When Ryan isn't skiing, he enjoys climbing, hiking, paddling, mountain biking and walking the dog.  Ryan has been with MHSSC since 2010.
Willy Johnson
Willy, from Portland, Oregon, was a camper here in the late 80's.  He currently coaches at Mt Hood Meadows, and formerly coached at Bogus Basin and McCall, Idaho.  Willy majored in Political Science at College of Idaho.  He enjoys his mother's cooking, and he roots for the Chicago Cubs.  He also enjoys disc golfing.  Willy has been working at camp since 2008.

Scott Houser
Scott, from Marblehead, MA is a ski racer at St Lawrence University, where he is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sports Studies/Exercise Science.  His favorite website is unofficialnetworks.com and favorite food is Mexican. He enjoys riding and working out.  He roots for any teams from New England.  Scott has been working at MHSSC since 2011.

Jaime DuPratt
Jaime is a ski racer for the University of Utah, where she is majoring in Business/Finance.  Her favorite food is chocolate and favorite website is youtube.  She roots for the Utah Utes! and when she's not skiing, Jaime enjoys biking and rock climbing.  When she grows up, she wants to be the CEO of her own company.  Jaime has been with MHSSC since 2009.
Patrick Tingle
Pat is a ski racer from Thomaston, CT. Pat is majoring in Exercise Science @ Colby-Sawyer and he's a NSCA-Certified personal trainer. Pat's favorite website is elitefts.com and favorite food is Philly Cheese Steak.  He also enjoys weight lifting, ping-pong, and rockclimbing.  Pat has been working at camp since 2008.
Mike Bansmer
Mike is a ski racer from Ashland, Oregon.  He races for University of New Mexico. His favorite food is Thai and he roots for the Seattle Seahawks.  When he's not skiing, Mike also enjoys mountain biking.  He's been working at MHSSC since 2012.
Jordan Ricketts
Jordan is from Flagstaff, AZ.  He is majoring in International affairs at Northern Arizona University.  He's been coaching at MHSSC since 2012.
Tereza Charova
Teresa is from Rokytnice Nad Jizerou.  She is majoring in English at University of Liberec and she is on the Dzech Alpine Ski Team. Her favorite website is WhyWeShred.com and favorite food is steak. Tereza also enjoys longboarding, motocross, and mountain biking.  She's been working at camp since 2012.

MOGUL COACH

Darren Owen, Head Mogul Coach
Darren, from Salt Lake City, UT is our head mogul coach.  He has a BS in Social Science.  When he's not skiing powder, Darren enjoys riding his bike.  He roots for the Utah Jazz and when he grows up, he wants to be a film director. Darren also designs the camp t-shirt each year.  He's been with MHSSC since 1997.

FREESKI COACHES

Nolan Willard
Nolan, originally from Buckland, Massachusetts, currently spends his winters at Mammoth Mountain in California.  Nolan enjoys playing ping pong, skateboarding and jumping on the trampoline.  His favorite food is Grilled Cheese, favorite website youtube.com and his favorite movie is Wedding Crashers. Some say he's the coolest person alive.  He's been with MHSSC since 2004. 
Maks Gorham
Maks is a skier from Stowe, Vermont.  His favorite place he's traveled to is Zermatt, Switzerland.  His favorite food is Fettucini Alfredo, favorite website is CNN.com and he roots for the New England Patriots.  Maks has been working at camp since 2008.
Jasper Newton
Jasper, from Eugene, Oregon, attends the University of Oregon, where he is majoring in Digital Arts.. His favorite website is Flickr.com and he roots for the Oregon Ducks. Jasper also enjoys photography & videography, longboarding, pizza, yumm bowls, and Five Guys.  Jasper started working at camp in 2007.
Shea Flynn
Shea, from Auburn, Maine is a Literature major at the University of Colorado/Boulder.  His favorite website is Sheaflynn.com and favorite foods are fruits.  Shea roots for the Boston Celtics and he wants to be the President when he grows up.  Shea has been coaching at camp since 2011.
Kieran McVeigh
Kieran is a skier from Middlesex, Vermont.  His favorite foods include PB&J, and Breakfast sandwiches and his favorite website is newschoolers.com.  He roots for the Boston Red Sox and wants to be a psychologist when he grows up.  Kieran has been with MHSSC since 2009.

FREERIDE SNOWBOARD COACHES

Rick Millett
Rick, from North Augusta, Maine, teaches snowboarding at Timberline Lodge.  He also spent time coaching at Breckenridge, CO, Big Sky Montana, and Northstar in Lake Tahoe.  Rick enjoys racing street bikes, playing frisbee golf, and his favorite food is Mac & Cheese with Hot Dogs. Rick has been working at camp since 2006.
Michael Jennings
Michael studied Political Science/Economics at Columbia University.  He's an AASI Level III and USASA Level II certified.  He's been head coach/terrain park manager at Camelback.  Michael's favorite food is authentic Mexican and his favorite website is Timberline Web Cam Page.  Michael has been working at MHSSC since. 2011.
 
DIGGERS They keep our terrain park in awesome condition!
Jeff DeForge
Jeff, our head digger, is from Adamant, Vermont.  He was part of the park staff at Sugarbush.  His favorite foods include pizza, ice cream and maple syrup.  Jeff roots fore the Boston Bruins.  He's been working at MHSSC since 2011.
Charlie Mayforth
Charlie is a snowboarder from Montpelier, Vermont. He's attending Savannah College of Art & Design.  His favorite foods include waffles, turnips, ranch, but ketchup and mayo is good too. He roots for the Boston Celtics.  He's been working at camp since 2011.
Jake Rose
Jake is a snowboarder from Wasilla, Alaska. He worked on the park staff at Mt Spokane. His favorite food is leftovers, and his favorite website is NOAA.gov.  He lives in his van.  Jake has been working at camp since 2012.
Thomas Graham III
Thomas is a snowboarder from Maggie Valley, NC.  He attends Western Carolina University and has worked on the park staff at Cataloochee ski area. His favorite website is yobeat.com and favorite foods are pizza, pasta, and shrimp.  He roots for the Pacers, Colts, and Braves.  Thomas has been working at MHSSC since 2010.

SNOWBOARD RACE COACHES

Jon Winslow
Jon, from Auburn, California, has coached at Alpine Meadows and Park City.  He's attending Sierra College working towards his Fire Science degree.  He enjoys playing Disc Golf and his favorite websites are failblog and weather.com.  Jon has been working at MHSSC since 2005.

SMITH ROCKS STAFF

John Rust
John of Hood River, Oregon, has an impressive climbing  resume.  He's guided Lhotse (the world's 4th highest peak), Mt. McKinley, Aconcagua, and Mt. Vinson in Antarctica to name a few.  He also has a 2004 ascent of The Nose on El Capitan, Yosemite California.    He's been with MHSSC since 1996.
Joe Reis
Thomas Lowney
Thomas is a skier from Salem, Oregon. He is a Political Science major at Oregon State University.  His favorite food is Thai, favorite website Facebook.com and he also enjoys playing Rugby. When he grows up he wants to work in the foreign service as a political officer in an embassy. Thomas has been working at MHSSC since 2008.

COUNSELOR STAFF

Jackie Guy
Jackie is a ski racer from Andover, MA. Jackie is studying nursing @ Saint Anselm College.   Her favorite website is Hulu.com and she enjoys rockclimbing.  Her favorite sports team is the Boston Red Sox. Jackie has been working at MHSSC since 2008.
Joe Sulpizio
Joe is a ski racer from Bethlehem, PA. He's a paralegal at a law firm and will be entering Syracuse Law School in the Fall. He graduated from DeSales University with a BA in Law & Society and a minor in Criminal Justice. Joe is a member of the Blue Mountain Race Team, likes to play tennis, and roots for all the Philly sports teams. Joe has been working at camp since 2006.
Connor O'Brien
Connor is a ski racer from Ridgefield, Connecticut.  He is majoring in Education at Castleton State College and works at the Ridgefield Ski & Sport shop.  His favorite website is stumbleupon.com and he roots for the San Francisco 49ers. He also write music and when he grows up, he wants to be a teacher/coach.  Connor has been with MHSSC since 2008.
Sasha Karapetrova
Sasha is a skier from Chicago, Illinois.  She is attending Pomona College. Her favorite website is brobomb.com and her favorite food is Gino's Chinese Chicken. She also enjoys soccer and she roots for the Chicago Bulls and Chelsea Football Club.   Sasha has been with MHSSC since 2010.
Rebecca Zell
Rebecca is a ski racer from Mamaroneck, New York. She is majoring in Mechanical Engineering @ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  Her favorite food is steak and favorite website is Fark.com  She roots for the New York Yankees & Giants and she wants to be an Engineer when she grows up.  Rebecca starting working at MHSSC in 2009.
Tori Chrupalo
Tori is a skier from Chico, CA. She is a member of the Auburn ski club freestyle team and Pleasant Valley High School ski team.  Her favorite website is facebook.  Tori has been working at MHSSC since 2010.
Chase Kerzel
Chase is a ski racer from Westwood, Massachusetts. He attends Davis and Elkins College where he is majoring in Political Science/Computer Science. His favorite website is newegg.com and he enjoys fly-fishing.  He roots for the Boston Bruins and Chase wants to be a U.S. Senator when he grows up. He's been working at camp since 2011
Noelle Gillis
Noelle is a ski racer from Branford, Connecticut. He is majoring in Biochemistry and the University of Vermont.  She enjoys Italian food, roots for the New England Patriots, and her favorite website is pinterest.com.  Noelle enjoys swimming and hiking too.  She's been working at mhssc since 2009.
Matt Chirico
Matt is a ski racer from Dover, MA.  His favorite website is steepandcheap.com and he roots for the Boston Red Sox.  Matt was a camper for 4 years before he started working for us in 2010.
Rebecca Rist
Rebecca is a ski racer from Wyomissing, PA.  She races for the Blue Mountain Race Team.  Her favorite foods include nutella and green apples.  She also enjoys playing soccer.  She wants to be an orthopedic surgeon when she grows up.  Rebecca started working at camp in 2010.
Riley Slaughter
Riley is a snowboarder from Stevensville, Montana.   He plans on majoring in Communications. His favorite website is LTPark.com and his favorite is sushi.  Riley also enjoys wakeboarding and hiking and he roots for the New York Yankees.  When he grows up, he wants to rep for an outdoor company.  He's been working at MHSSC since 2011.
Erica Carras
Erica is a freeskier from Port Washington, NY.  She attends Rhode Island school of design.  He favorite food is sushi and she enjoys surfing and drawing.  She roots for the NY Mets and when she grows up, Erica wants to be a ski designer & ski graphic designer.  Erica has been working at camp since 2011.
William Zell
William is a ski racer from Mamaroneck, NY.  His favorite website is fark.com and favorite food is Gyros and other greek food.  When he's not skiing, William enjoys playing the bass guitar.  William has been working at MHSSC since 2010.
Simon Leach
Simon is a freeskier from Eugene, OR. He's currently attending Central Oregon Community College.  His favorite food is Mexican.  Simon enjoys mountain biking, ultimate frisbee, slackline and swimming.  He wants to be a physical therapist when he grows up.  Simon has been working at camp since 2012.

COUNSELORS IN TRAINING

Patrick Foster
Patrick is a freeskier from Olympia, Washington.  Patrick's favorite website is newschoolers.com and his favorite food is chicken burger.  He roots for the Seattle Sounders and he also enjoys mountain biking.  When he grows up, Patrick wants to be an engineer.  Patrick has been working at camp since 2011. 
Michael DuHain
Michael is a ski racer from Cameron Park, CA. He's a senior at Ponderosa High School. His favorite website is uncrate.com and favorite food is bacon.  He wants to be an anesthesiologist when he grows up.  Michael has been working at camp since 2012.
Aydan Crumrine
Aydan is a snowboarder from Washington, CT. He's studying Outdoor Education at Johnson State College.  His favorite website is yobeat.com and favorite food is yobeat.com. Aydan also enjoys skateboarding.  He's been working at MHSSC since 2011.
Nate Woodsum
Nate is a freeskier from Bedford, NH.  He's majoring in Mechanical Engineering at UVM.  His favorite website is youtube and favorite food is pizza.  Nate also enjoys trampoline and watching TV and he roots for the Boston Bruins.  Nate has been working at camp since 2012.
Spencer John Barnes
Spencer is a snowboarder from Portland, OR.  His favorite website is newschoolers.com.  He enjoys jumping on the tramp and when he grows up, he wants to do something related to science.  He's been working at MHSSC since 2012.
Julia Weisberger
Julia is a snowboarder from Mamaroneck, NY.  Her favorite websites are facebook and stumbleupon.com and her favorite food is candy.  She also enjoys rollerblading and she roots for the New York Rangers and the Pittsburg Steelers.  Julia started working at camp in 2012.
Devon Paul Kasarijian
Devon is a snowboarder from Manhatton, NY.  He attends Friends Seminary and his favorite website is yobeat.com.  Devon enjoys eating tacos, long walks on the beach and reading.  Devon has been working at camp since 2011. 
Dillon Witt
Dillon is a ski racer from Sisters, Oregon.  His favorite websites are facebook and youtube.  Favorite foods include pizza, bacon cheeseburgers w/pepperjack.  He also enjoys baseball, football, and hanging with friends.  Dillon has been working at camp since 2012. 
Lauren Stobierski
Lauren is a ski racer from Deerfield, MA, where she attends Deerfield Academy.  Her favorite website is tumblr.com and favorite food is crepes. She enjoys playing ping pong and she roots for the Boston Red Sox. She is a twin. Lauren has been working at camp since 2012

 

VIDEOGRAPHERS

Robin Cressy
Robin, from Portland, OR, is our head Videographer.  His favorite website is youtube and he roots for the Portland Trail Blazers.   He enjoys playing basketball, jogging, and shopping on Ebay.  Robin was a camper at MHSSC in 1982 and has been working with us since 1986. 
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Jeff Holce
Jeff is a snowboarder from Portland, Oregon.  He attends New Hampton School and West Minster University.   His favorite website is yobeat.com and he enjoys playing beach volleyball.  Jeff has been working at camp since 2010.
Andrew Nagel
Andrew is a snowboarder from Portland, Oregon.  He is studying communications at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, UT.  He enjoys Thai food and his favorite website is YOBEAT.  Andrew has been with MHSSC since 2009.
Brian Robb
Brian is the official camp photographer.   He takes action pictures of every camper and group shots of each coaching group.   He then mails a proof to each camper so they have the opportunity to order photo enlargements.  Here's a link to order photos.
 

KITCHEN STAFF

Nathan Reuter
Nathan is a snowboarder from Plymouth, CA.  His favorite place he's travelled to is Utah, favorite food is Sushi and favorite website youtube.com.  He roots for the New England Patriots and he wants to be a chef when he grows up.  Nathan has been working at camp since 2008.
Arielle Richard
Arielle ("Mermaid") is a freeskier from Great Falls, Montana.  She is majoring in Nursing at Montana State University.  Her favorite food is sushi and her favorite website is facebook and she roots for the Denver Broncos.  Arielle started working at camp in 2007.
Prescott McLaughlin
Prescott is a ski racer from Millbrook, New York.  He will attend Dartmouth.  He roots for the NY Yankees, enjoys "cobra dogs", and his favorite website is ESPN.com.  Prescott has been working at camp since 2009.
Gino Picozzi
Jay is a freestyle skier from Scottsdale, Arizona. He helps keep camp looking clean.  He attends the University of Colorado/Boulder, majoring in business.  He enjoys Italian & Chinese food and his favorite websites include facebook and newschoolers.com.  Gino has been at MHSSC since 2008.
Leo Marrinson
Leo is a freeskier from Vermont.  His favorite website is facebook and he enjoys eating Sushi.  Leo enjoys the outdoors and he roots for the Denver Broncos.  He's been working at camp since 2011.
Makai Bradley
Makai is a high school ski racer from Corvallis, Oregon. His favorite website his google-plus and his favorite food is sushi.  He roots for the Oregon State Beavers and when he grows up, he wants to be an EMT. Makai has been working at MHSSC since 2011.
Taber Engelken
Taber is a ski racer from Shelburne, Vermont.  His favorite websites are mylifeisbro.com and boston.barstoolsports.com and favorite foods include Lobster and Sushi.  When he grows up, he wants to be an astronaut. Taber has been working at MHSSC since 2011.
 
Reid Lambres
Reid is a ski racer from Cameron Park, CA. He's a senior at Ponderosa High School.  His favorite website is skiracing.com and favorite food is bacon. Reid enjoys rockclimbing and biking.  He's been working at camp since 2010.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Bill Toney
Bill is a ski racer from Reno, Nevada.  He studied Architecture at University of Utah.  His favorite website is ExpeditionPortal.com and  he enjoys eating Mexican food.  Bill also enjoys road-biking and waterpolo.  He's also a wildland firefighter.  Bill has been working at camp since 2007.

LODGE EMPLOYEES

Robert Johnson
Robert is our camp handyman/maintenance man.  He studied graphic arts/drafting at Mid Valley Vocational and Piles Peak Community College. His favorite website is Amazon.com and when he's not working, he enjoys doing art projects, fishing and panning for gold. He roots for the Chicago Bears/Cubs/White Sox/Bulls/Blackhawks.  Robert has been working at MHSSC since 2006. 
Jenna McClure
Jenna, from Government Camp, is our camp housekeeper. She enjoys photography and her favorite website is youtube.  Her favorite food is McDonalds cheeseburgers and she also enjoys thrift store shopping, hiking and going to the lake.  She wants to be a hair stylist when she grows up.  She's been working at camp since 2011.

In Memory of

Mark Stegall  1963-2011
Mark, originally from Dallas, Texas, is the Snowboard Program Director/Head Coach, Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club.   He is the current and 5-time USASA Legends Overall National Champion and Slopestyle Champion. Mark is a national level certified coach with USASA.  He is a former Pro Jet Ski Racer, Motocross racer, expert surfer, wakeboarder, BMX racer, and he can ski too.   Mark has been with MHSSC since 1998.
Spencer Nelson   1990-2010
Spencer is racing for the University of Colorado ski team, where he is majoring in Finance and Marketing.  He has also interned for Atomic Skis.  Spencer's favorite website is CUBuffs.com and he roots for the Colorado Rockies.  He also enjoys mountain biking, rockclimbing and weightlifting.  Spencer started working at camp in 2010.


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