The Central Division

Certified Program

Earn the Peak: Become a Certified Patroller

The Certified Program is NSP’s elite national certification, designed for patrollers ready to reach the highest level of training and performance. This rigorous program verifies advanced skills and knowledge, creating a trusted group of highly capable patrollers who serve as top-tier resources for NSP, ski area management, and the broader outdoor recreation community. Certified status represents the pinnacle of achievement for alpine patrollers—are you ready to rise to the challenge?

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Daren Lukes

Central Division
Certified Program Advisor

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Lauren Wroblewski

Certified Assistant Program Advisor
WEST

Mike Taylor

Certified Assistant Program Advisor
EAST

Region Certified Advisors

Jamie Roell

Eastern Michigan Region

Carl Woodcock

Northern Michigan Region

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Patrick Perlman

Southern Region

Aaron Hislop

Western Region

Tom Anderson

North Central Region

Jim Seeger

Ohio Region

David Sisco

South Central Region

Kyle Jones

Western Michigan Region

Upcoming Certified Program Events

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Resources

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