Meet The Team

LaJunta, Colorado

BS Business Administration, University of Colorado, Boulder & MS Sport Administration, University of Northern Colorado

My wife and kids are my main source of inspiration and activity.  Together, we like to hike, mountain bike, travel and generally hang out.  Other than that, I golf and garden.

Kathmandu, Nepal

BS Accounting, University of Texas at Arlington, MS Accounting, University of Texas at Arlington

Governmental accounting is my area of interest and passion. I had the chance to work on variety of governmental entities during my time in public accounting. I am excited to bring that experience, knowledge and best practices to Mountain Recreation and help the District achieve its goal. I believe in teamwork and serving community. When I am not working, I like to spend time with my kids, 4 years old boy and 2 years old girl. I enjoy hiking, exploring mountains and watching soccer, football, and hockey.   Recipient of 2019 Elijah Watt Sells Award from American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Wichita, KS

BA-Art History, University of Kansas

I love to ski, camp with friends, and hike with my husband and our dogs! I also enjoy traveling and exploring National Parks.

Gypsum, CO

Graphic Design & Marketing, Utah State University

Proud to call these mountains my home. I love mountain & road biking, snowboarding, camping, hiking, soccer, and anything outdoors you name it.

Gypsum, CO

AGS, Colorado Mountain College, Graphic Technology Certificate, Colorado Mountain College

Rootstown, OH

BS Kent State Special Education & MS Sports & Recreation Management

I love hiking, sports, baking, and spending time with my husband and our two kids.

Centennial, CO

BS Sports and Exercise Science

I enjoy being outside and traveling!  I also love gymnastics, diving, crossfit and of course my family and dogs!

Mira Loma, CA

BA in Advertising/PR, Penn State University & Masters in Teaching, Johns Hopkins University

I love traveling the world and learning about different cultures with my family. We all love being active, playing sports, skiing, mountain biking & hiking together.

Vail, CO

BS in Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado-Boulder

I love spending time with family and friends, especially in the outdoors. I love hiking, yoga, backcountry skiing and traveling.

I was born and raised here in the Eagle Valley. I love spending time with my family, serving my community, and sports. GO CUBS!!!  

Asheville, N.C.

BA in Communication Studies

Passionate fan of the Atlanta Braves, New Orleans Saints and Florida Gators. Lover of chicken wings and spicy foods. Assistant baseball coach at Eagle Valley High School.

University of Texas at Austin

I enjoy skiing, ice hockey, and traveling.  I also love spending time in the great outdoors with family and friends alongside my chocolate lab Mac.

Fort Collins, CO

BS in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

Having grown up in this beautiful state, I love all things outside. I love meditation and mindfulness, sharing a laugh with friends, hunting for a snazzy find at a thrift store, going to a local brewery or coffee shop, and building community. Come say hi! I’d love to meet you.

Taipei, Taiwan

BA Therapeutic Use of Adventure Education, Minor in Environmental Science Prescott College, AZ

Born and raised near the sea cliffs of Taipei, Taiwan - Steph fostered a love for people, culture and exploration. Steph’s upbringing taught him the importance of human connection. He values human differences, has a deep appreciation for community, and invests in structuring spaces that amplify learning and growth. In 2010, he officially moved to the United States where he was introduced to rock climbing. Steph’s passion for climbing eventually led him to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Adventure Education. Once he finished, Steph invested his time in helping others get outside. He guided canyons near Zion National Park, rock guided throughout Arizona, and ran extensive backpacking trips to help others connect with the natural world. In 2019, Steph took a job as an adjunct professor at Prescott College where he taught outdoor education courses and helped amplify the college’s climbing program. Today, through Steph’s combined experiences, he looks forward to working closely with beginners to advanced outdoor enthusiasts to create spaces where we can grow together and build a stronger outdoor community.

Ithaca, NY

BFA, Metropolitan State University of Denver

So excited to be back in the mountains after spending several years in Denver. I love getting outside year-round but I especially love the snow and all things winter. When the snow is not falling I typically have a camera in my hands or I am biking, hiking and discovering new spots to camp.

Albuquerque New Mexico

BA Human Development in Family Studies. Metropolitan State University, Denver, CO

I love my time with family, especially my grandkids.  I love to get away and do road trips any chance I get. I like getting outside and doing fitness challenges or trying different things, as well.

Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Arts/Exercise Science at Simpson College in Indianola, IA

I started as a competitive swimmer from age three through Junior year of college and fell into lifeguarding (naturally). After college, I landed my first Aquatics Coordinator role with City of Des Moines Parks and Rec where I oversaw five pools with 150 staff. I then became an Aquatics Manager with LifeTime Fitness in Des Moines and developed a leadership team to grow the aquatics swim programs there. Afterwards, I moved west to follow my love of the outdoors and worked an Aquatics Coordinator for City of Mesa Parks and Rec. During my time with Mesa, I met my husband and wanted to continue our love of the outdoors together, and found Mountain Recreation!

Indianapolis, IN

Bachelors in Piano Performance: University of Nebraska, Masters in Music: Butler University (Indianapolis, IN)

I am a graduate of the 5 university, 8 major, 13 year program. My Dad says (sarcastically) that I should absolutely be a Doctor, by this point. At least I was able to earn a Bachelors degree in Piano Performance, as well as a Masters Degree in Music. Along the way I also studied, Oil Painting, Theater and Sound Design, Engineering, Anthropology, Sociology and Broadcasting. When I was in my early twenties, I was a lifeguard at one of the Easter Seals’ summer camps (for the disabled) - at a location called Rocky Mountain Village, in Empire, CO. Over the past 20 years, I’ve spent at least a decade living in different valleys between Gypsum and Vail. I’m a mountain lover, through and through. I’m very happy to be back in Gypsum, and I’m both excited and grateful to now be part of the Mountain Rec family.

Windsor, Colorado

BS in Recreation Management, University of Northern Colorado

I love traveling with my wife, Robin, fitness, gardening, the Broncos, Rockies and Nuggets, and rescuing and rehabilitating dogs.

Waukesha, WI

University of Wisconsin- Madison, Bachelor of Arts- Psychology/Social Welfare

I love spending time with my family in the backcountry and enjoying all this community has to offer. I love snowboarding, ice hockey, hiking with our dog, wakeboarding, camping, dancing and laughing with good friends.

Burlington, CO

BS – Recreation Management, University of Northern Colorado

College Football (especially Colorado Buffaloes), Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, family, Certified High School Basketball Official, Colorado living

Edwards, CO

B.A. International Affairs, CU Boulder

I enjoy time outside playing soccer, hiking, climbing, and skiing; also love a good movie or tv show, listening to music, and a good book.

Kokomo, IN

BS Economics, Purdue University and MS Recreation, Park, and Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University

I love cooking, yoga, reading, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with family, friends, my fiancé, and our beautiful husky, Cleo, and cat, Rose.

West Richland, WA

BS Exercise Science, BYU BS Biology, UWS MS Sports Medicine & Performance, UWS Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine, UWS

I love exercising, being outside, and spending time with my wife and two kids.  

Redcliff, CO

I love to play golf, coaching basketball and spending time my family.

Gypsum, CO