A few links
http://burton.com/default.aspx
http://www.sourceboards.com/
http://www.lib-tech.com/
http://www.missionsnowandskate.com/
I ride a lib, but for a beginner I wouldn't push you into any particular direction board wise. Burton pours huge amounts of $ into R&D on their board lines, so I would probably suggest you try them out. They're also made in Canada, if that makes a difference.