Board, Advisory Council, and Staff

Lisa has been actively involved in the charitable sector – as a board member, funder, consultant and nonprofit CEO – for more than 25 years. Here in the Gunnison Valley, she serves as a Finance Committee member for the Public Policy Forum in Crested Butte and the Town of Mt. Crested Butte. She is also a Charter Member of the recently formed PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Chapter in Crested Butte.

Raised in Austin, Texas, Lisa attended college in Washington, DC. She continues to avail herself of educational opportunities through organizations such as Leadership Texas, Leadership International, and Sewanee University.

In her off time, she enjoys skiing (water and snow), hiking, needlework, and bridge.

Lisa and her husband, Robert, will soon celebrate 40 years of marriage. They have two adult children and three grandchildren.

Raised in Colorado, Colleen was drawn to the Gunnison Valley to pursue an integrated life in the mountains. Her degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado in Boulder and subsequent Accounting Degree from Western Colorado University have provided a unique and relevant perspective for both business and life in the Gunnison Valley. Currently a partner at H&H CPAs and Advisors, a locally-based accounting firm, Colleen has been practicing public accounting for over 15 years and has provided accounting and tax support to many local non-profits during that time.

Colleen lives in Crested Butte with her husband and two kids where they keep busy enjoying the various recreational and artistic pursuits that the local community has to offer.

Colleen appreciates the work of the foundation because it is an exceptionally efficient format for organized giving that strives to represent the over 100 non-profits (!!) in the Valley.

Kathy Fogo has maintained a sole-practitioner general law practice since 2008, with emphasis on municipal law, real estate matters, landlord/tenant issues, estate planning and probate and business organizations. Since 2012, she has served as the Town Attorney for the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado; the City Attorney for the City of Gunnison, Colorado; and general counsel for the Gunnison Valley Regional Transportation Authority and Mountain Express.

Kathy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, but has lived in Colorado since she was two years old. She graduated from Ponderosa High School, in Parker, Colorado, and graduated from Knox College in Galesburg, IL with a double major in history and political science. She graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1991, cum laude. After law school, she returned to Colorado and began looking for a job in a mountain or small community. She moved to Gunnison in June 1995 to begin her legal career with a local law firm. She has been fortunate to be able to live and work in the valley she loves since that time.

Kathy’s outside interests include pickleball, hiking, camping, lake days, long walks with her dogs, cultural activities, and nearly anything outside or with friends.

Jason Amrich joined Gunnison Valley Health in 2021. Jason holds a bachelor of science in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Colorado – Denver. Since 2016, he has served as the Vice President of Operations for Longs Peak Hospital, Broomfield Hospital and Longs Peak Surgery Center all of which are a part of UCHealth.

Jason’s combination of clinical and administrative experience in Colorado health systems provides him with unique insight into the dynamics of clinical and business operations for a health system. Having spent a significant portion of his career working in Colorado means that he is familiar with current and future opportunities and challenges facing Gunnison Valley Health.

Bill Burke is a resident of both Houston, Texas, and Crested Butte, Colorado, with his wife Lenni. They have had a house in Crested Butte since 1997 and enjoy hiking, golf and skiing. Bill was the President of Tokio Marine HCC before retiring in April, 2019, and is currently Chairman of the Board. He is also active with several nonprofits in Houston and Crested Butte. Bill graduated with a BA from the University of Rhode Island. Bill and Lenni have two children.

David spent most of his career in the field of engineering and management of technology, but he always worked in or around the non-profit arena.  After college, he worked for a Marine Research laboratory for 17 years with time spent as Director of Ocean Engineering and Director of Facilities.  He has served on the Board of Trustees of Florida Institute of Technology and on the Indian River Community College Foundation Board.  He has served in fundraising and financial positions for many non-profits both in Florida and after moving to the Gunnison Valley.  Locally, he has served with the Crested Butte Center for the Arts, the Crested Butte Academy, Union Congregational Church and the Crested Butte/Mt Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce.  He also has served as General Manager of KBUT-FM and Mayor of Mt Crested Butte.

Mike’s Bio TBD

Gary grew up in Illinois and enjoyed a 33-year career as a CPA for Ernst & Young in St Louis, Cleveland, and Dallas. Upon retirement in 2000, Gary moved to the mountains (Mt Crested Butte) to enjoy hiking, biking and skiing. Gary has served on numerous for-profit, not-for-profit, and governmental boards and committees and brings that financial and governance experience to the Community Foundation of Gunnison Valley. He is married with two children and two grandchildren.

LeeAnn grew up in Gunnison and graduated from Gunnison High School in 1963.  She holds a BA and a MA from Western State College.  LeeAnn was an art teacher at the Gunnison Middle School for 30 years until she retired in 2006. She has served fellow teachers as President of Gunnison County Electric Association, and many other offices in that organization, has served on a state committee of CEA and is pleased to serve the community again on the Board of Education RE1J, which has also given her an opportunity to serve on the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley.

Rose was drawn into the Gunnison Valley in 2001 as a biology student at (then) Western State College, and other than a four year stint in Helena, Montana after graduating from Western, has settled into HOME here in the Gunnison Valley.  She’s enjoyed a variety of careers, including sustainability and innovation consulting, personal chef, edible landscaping, and insurance.  Her experience with insurance and the completion of a Financial Services Certified Professional designation led her into her current role as a Financial Advisor.

One of Rose’s proudest accomplishments is co-founding the local non-profit Mountain Roots Food Project in 2010, which continues to thrive and fulfill its mission today.  Her experience founding a non-profit  introduced her to the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, as they were instrumental in helping a budding non-profit find its wings to fly.  After leaving the Mountain Roots board, it was just a matter of time until her service focus turned to the Foundation.  She FINALLY joined the board in January 2018!

In her (rare) spare time, Rose loves anything that involves learning something new.  Her favorite pass times are cooking and baking, gardening, knitting, hiking in the aspens and meadows, and most recently, hula hooping!

Practicing interior design in the Elk Mountains of Colorado is a dream come true for Laura.  She was born and raised in Kansas, and her family always spent as much free time as possible at their home in Mt. Crested Butte when she was a child.

Laura earned a BFA from the Department of Art and Design at Fort Hays State University and moved with her dog, Piper, to Crested Butte for good in 2007.  Soon after arriving in CB, Laura fell in love with Josh Egedy, a teacher at the Community School. They were married in the fall of 2013 and welcomed their first child, a daughter, in June of 2016.

Laura has enjoyed growing her design business with projects in Kansas and Colorado and clients from all over the country. She continues to love a lifestyle of snow skiing, mountain biking and simply exploring the Gunnison Valley’s spectacular backyard.

Don spent 34 years with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and RJR Nabisco Inc., serving in various executive positions with both organizations.  During the last ten years of his tenure with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Don acted as Vice President of Community Affairs, which allowed him to become involved with numerous local, state and national nonprofit organizations.

In 1999, Don and his wife purchased a home in Crested Butte, moving to the area permanently in 2002.  He is a past president of the Crested Butte Center for the Arts and a member of the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley.

Anne’s Bio TBD

Mike and his wife, Kathy, first came to the Gunnison Valley in 2001 and instantly fell in love with the area. They bought a small home in Crested Butte in 2005, and for the next 18 years, spent as much time as possible there with their daughter, Jordan, and their son, Zach. Recently, they made the decision to become full-time Crested Butte residents and are excited about this new chapter in their lives.

Mike has a degree in Finance from the University of Iowa and received an MBA from the University of Texas in 1992. He initially worked for Fidelity Investments for five years as an Investment Advisor. After graduate school, he began a 25-year career with Apple where he held numerous positions including leader of Apple’s customer support contact centers and director of AppleCare Global Business Development. In that role, he led a large team that delivered over $7 billion in annual revenue and consistently earned the highest industry awards for customer satisfaction.

Mike retired from Apple in 2019 and enjoys mountain biking, skiing, fishing and everything else the Gunnison Valley has to offer.

Barbara grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and graduated from Tulane University. Subsequent degrees were obtained from Texas A&M University and the College of William and Mary in Virginia.  Before coming to Western she was teaching at Sam Houston State University in Texas. She first moved to Gunnison in 1992 to teach at Western State College in the Outdoor Leadership program. She retired as the chair of the Kinesiology and Recreation department. After retirement she split her time between Texas, Louisiana, and Colorado finally moving back full time to Gunnison in 2024.

She feels very fortunate to be able to live in this great community and wants to try and pay it forward. Her free time is spent hiking, biking, boating, pickleballing, and spending time with friends and family.

Kevin Koval is an award-winning business owner and entrepreneur with two companies, SOLARIS Window Film and NORDJORK. Kevin is also the VP of the CB/Mt. CB Chamber of Commerce and has worked for, volunteered, and advised other nonprofits in the valley and beyond. He brings a deep range of skills and experience in various industries with expertise in leadership, management, sales, marketing, operations, finance, and customer service.

Kevin is a full-time resident of the Gunnison Valley and lives in CB South, enjoying all our valley has to offer. When not working, he is an active cyclist and Nordic skier who loves to coach and teach others and a skilled cook with a specialty in Neapolitan style pizza making.

A ’77 alumni of Western State College in Gunnison, Jim returned to the area after a successful career in public administration. He worked in banking and real estate in the Gunnison Valley until retirement. Jim has four children and two stepchildren, all of whom are Gunnison High School graduates. Jim has served on the Western Colorado University Foundation board, the Gunnison Arts Center board, and the local Realtor Association board. Jim and his wife, Kathy, cherish living in the Gunnison Valley and make the most of their time enjoying the mountain scenery and recreation close to home. Traveling is another favorite pastime, but the road always leads back to the beautiful Gunnison Country.

Katie’s Bio TBD

Paula’s Bio TBD

Rob Strickland has lived in Gunnison County since 1992.  First in Crested Butte until 2001 and currently in Gunnison. Rob has a BS in Marketing from Western State College, and owns and operates Midnight Marketing Solutions. Raising a family with his wife Bonnie, he’s been active in his children’s classroom and in their interests. Rob believes in the fortitude of community and is honored to serve the Community Foundation to help support the mission and values of the CFGV to ultimately better serve the community as a whole.

Rob worked for the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association (GCBTA) as the Marketing Coordinator for 7 years and had a great experience learning about the benefits of a valley wide approach to marketing, the intricacies of up valley/down valley issues, and still maintains relationships with many of the hospitality business owners in the Valley. Rob has been nominated as BEST web designer in the People’s Choice Awards.  To view current projects, please visit https://midnightmarketingsolutions.com.

Since 2010 Rob has served the Community Foundation in a number of roles, including the CFGV Communications Committee and the Gunnison Valley Wellness Guide initiative.

Kirk’s Bio TBD

A resident of Gunnison for over 50 years, Doug Tredway attended local public schools and graduated from Gunnison High School. After earning a degree from the University of Northern Iowa, he returned to Gunnison to begin a career in Education. Doug worked for the Gunnison Watershed School District for 35 years as a Teacher, Coach, Assistant Principal, Principal and finally Superintendent. Doug retired from the School District in the summer of 2018 but is still actively involved in the community.

He and his wife, Kaylonn, travel widely and enjoy the many recreational activities in the area. Doug is a second-generation Foundation Board member; his father Dan was on the founding board of the Gunnison Area Foundation.

Cynthia Wolff is a broker for Bluebird Real Estate who has enjoyed spending summers and holidays in the valley for the past seventeen years. She has served two terms on the Board of Directors of The Center for the Arts in Crested Butte, as well volunteered for the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival.

Previously residing in Shreveport, Cynthia was involved with a number of non-profit organizations. She served on the Board of Directors of the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet. She was a member of the Shreveport Opera, Symphony and Little Theater Guilds. Cynthia also served as Trustee of the Shreveport Charter Foundation, which built the first two new schools constructed in Caddo Parish, Louisiana in thirty-five years.

A native Houstonian, Cynthia has a Bachelor of Science in Management from the A.B. Freeman School of Business of Tulane University and a Juris Doctor from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. She enjoys hiking, running, paddleboarding and all types of skiing.