Molly Cuffe joins Colorado Ski Country as communications director

Molly Cuffe joins Colorado Ski Country as communications director{mosimage}DENVER, Colo., March 16, 2005- Molly Cuffe, a veteran ski-industry public relations professional, is the new director of communications for Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA), the not-for-profit trade association, announced today.

Cuffe began her new duties earlier this week and has been in the ski industry for nine years where she has been involved with all aspects of communications ranging from video production to Internet marketing to public, media and community relations.

Most recently, she was the Director of Communications for Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, CA/NV. While in that role, she was a key member of the management team who helped to propel the resort through two record-breaking years in terms of skier visits.

Previously, she was an account supervisor at Weidinger Public Relations in Stateline, NV, as well as Internet marketing manager and communications coordinator for Heavenly.

‘We are absolutely thrilled to have someone with Molly’s vast experience and expertise join our team’ explained Rob Perlman, president and CEO of CSCUSA. ‘She is not only well respected throughout our industry and by the media, but she has a passion for the sport and her profession. She’s the perfect person to help take our communication efforts to the next level.’

‘My experience in the winter sports and travel and tourism industries will be a perfect fit for this position’ said Cuffe. ‘I’m excited to be joining such a dynamic team of marketing and PR professionals and look forward to leading the PR efforts for the undisputed leader in the ski industry.’