Board Election Information
2025 Board Unofficial Election Results
Mountain Recreation has announced the unofficial results of its 2025 Board of Directors election, which concluded on Tuesday, May 6.
The following candidates have been elected to serve four-year terms:
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Jerry Santoro- 265 votes
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Mark Weinriech- 241 votes
Additional candidates received the following votes:
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Katie Coakley- 236 votes
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Mike Ingo (Write-In)- 2
The newly elected board members will replace outgoing board members Tracy Erickson and Jason Cowles. They will join current members Tom Pohl, Tom Edwards and Joanna Kerwin, whose terms expire in 2027.
The newly elected members will take an Oath of Office before the next board meeting, which will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, at the Gypsum Recreation Center. At the May 21 meeting, the Board will select a president, vice president, secretary/treasurer, and assistant secretary/treasurer, each serving two-year terms.
Final results will be determined on May 19 after receiving all Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee ballots.
“We are grateful to all the candidates who stepped forward to serve and to the community for participating in the election,” said Ture Nycum, executive director of Mountain Recreation. “Our board plays a vital role in ensuring we continue to deliver and improve our recreational opportunities for everyone in the district.”
2025 Candidate Information
- Mark WeinreichRead Mark's Bio
Mark Weinreich has been a proud member of the Eagle County community since 1993, when he moved from Baltimore, Maryland, to the Vail Valley. After settling in Avon, he quickly became part of the local business scene, founding Venture Sports—now an award-winning shop with a long history of supporting local athletes and community initiatives. A decade later, Mark transitioned into real estate, where he has served clients and the broader community for over 20 years.
Mark’s dedication to community service is reflected in his many leadership roles. He currently serves on the Board of the Airpark Garage Association and has held past positions with the Colorado Association of Realtors Housing Opportunity Fund (CARHOF), Eagle County’s Homebuyer Assistance Committee, Eagle Valley Trout Unlimited, Arrowhead Alpine Club Advisory Committee, Avon Business Association, and as President of the Brett Ranch Homeowners Association. He is also a past member of Rotary International.
Mark is running for the Mountain Recreation District Board because he believes recreation is essential to community health, connection, and quality of life. He is especially passionate about supporting the programs and facilities his own kids enjoy—and ensuring that all residents, of all ages and abilities, have access to meaningful recreational opportunities. He also brings a strong focus on fiscal responsibility and long-term planning.
Mark and his wife Tiffany live in Edwards, Colorado, embracing the mountain lifestyle with their two children, Megan and Dylan, enjoying skiing, biking, wake-surfing, and fly-fishing as a family.
He would be honored to earn your vote.
- Katie CoakleyRead Katie's Bio
As a communications professional with deep roots in the Eagle River Valley since 2006, I’ve witnessed Mountain Rec’s evolution from WECMRD days to its current incarnation and its continued impact on our community as a gathering place and multi-use amenity. As a (now) 2.5 year Gypsum resident, I bring a unique perspective to the Mountain Rec Board of Directors as both a user of its facilities and a community connector.
My experience in journalism, public relations and, most recently, as a public information officer for Eagle County Paramedic Services during the challenging pandemic period, has honed my ability to listen, communicate effectively and respond to community needs.
Though I don’t have children, I understand Mountain Rec’s crucial role for families through my friends’ experiences and my work organizing Camp 911 each summer. I’m familiar with recreation districts through my more-than-a-decade of volunteer and part-time work with Vail Recreation District; I have Board experience through my service on the Emergency Services Public Information Officers of Colorado Board of Directors as I continue with a second term. I’m committed to serving all community members, from youth sports enthusiasts to our active aging population.
I aim to bring a balanced perspective to the Board, ensuring Mountain Rec continues to evolve and meet the changing needs of our vibrant community.
- Jerry SantoroRead Jerry's Bio
Our family moved to Eagle County in 1991. I was hired as principal of Eagle Valley Middle School, working there for 18 years. There were many opportunities for kids and adults through WECMRD, later Mountain Recreation. Our girls were involved in basketball, softball, soccer, and swimming. I helped coach basketball and softball and enjoyed helping kids flourish. I also participated as a player in basketball and softball. As principal of EVMS, I worked with the Rec Dept. on facilities agreements. There have never been enough fields and gyms for all the needs, but working together, we did our best to meet the community’s needs.
In 2014, my wife and I approached the Gypsum Rec Center manager about starting a pickleball program at the Rec Center. We’ve put much time and effort into volunteering and growing pickleball as it promotes physical, mental, and social health. Mountain Rec now runs pickleball leagues at night, expanding adult recreation. Our daughter Stacie coaches Mountain Rec basketball for her kids, and I am again helping to coach basketball for Mountain Rec.
Eagle County is our home. We love it here and have no plans to leave. I hope that this position on the Board of Mountain Rec can help me continue to meet the needs of children and adults in the community. The population has grown significantly and the needs have evolved. I believe that my personal and professional experiences have helped me in these efforts to further enrich our community.
