Our Motto
We are the Boys and Girls Clubs of the
San Luis Valley!
Our kindness will shine brighter than a star.
Our pride is strong and so are we.
We are responsible and respectful.
We work as a team.
We encourage others and hold each
other accountable.
One Club. One Team. One WE!
Our Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens of a richly diverse world.
About the Team
We are a crew of passionate individuals working together to create a positive & fun environment for youth to learn and grow.
Leadership
Aaron Miltenberger
CEO & President
Co-Executive Director of Resource Development and Community Engagement
Tel: (719) 850-1464
On-Call Tel: (719) 588-5433
Mr. Miltenberger joined the Boys and the Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley as President/CEO in April of 2018. A long time advocate for historically underserved and marginalized youth, with over 25 years of working in student and youth development programs. Mr. Miltenberger has worked with foster homes, environmental education programs, youth corrections, wilderness therapy programs and with social services. He was a three-year employee at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley working in the Intel Computer Clubhouse. Most recently, Mr. Miltenberger was the Director of Student Life & Recreation at Adams State University, where he worked for 10 years. He received his Master in Higher Education Administration and Leadership from ASU in 2012 and is pleased to serve the community in this new capacity.
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Lola Garcia
Human Resources Director
Co-Executive Director of Operations and Programs
(719) 589-5252
lola@bgcslv.org
With an extensive background in Human Resources and a strong passion for helping people achieve their goals, Lola brings a powerful skill set and vast personnel management experience to the growing team of caring professionals at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley. She is always inspired by her two boys, Nathaniel and Nicholas, who are actively involved in sports, which can make for a hectic yet incredibly rewarding family life that is often spent watching games or just hanging out with family and friends. Lola looks forward to making the BGCSLV a choice employer in the San Luis Valley, with competitive pay and benefits, in addition to creating a rich learning environment where staff can develop their skills and continue to grow as service professionals.
Adam Lopez
Operations Director
(719) 589-5252
opsdirector@bgcslv.org
adamlopez@bgcslv.org
As a Board Member for the past 5 years, Adam is excited with the direction of the Club and has joined the BGCSLV team as the Director of Operations. Born and raised in the San Luis Valley, he served his community in a variety of capacities, including his time as the Multi-Media Sales and Digital Specialist for the Valley Courier Newspaper and, to this day as, an Engineer for the Alamosa Fire Department. He has extensive experience in retail, marketing, sales, and management and is the proud father of two daughters and two cats. In his free time, he enjoys recreational activities such as snowboarding and golf as well as movies, working on cars, photographing wildlife, and traveling with his wife and children.
Garrett Marquez
Director of Compliance & Training
(719) 589-5252
garrett@bgcslv.org
Garrett is most passionate about introducing kids to the outdoors and providing them with memorable experiences. This makes him an ideal leader for the Outdoor Adventure program. Previously a teacher, Garrett has experience educating and working with kids. On a Sunday, you can find him cheering for the L.A. Chargers or hiking to big bodies of water.
Cassidy Pacheco
Director of Trauma-Informed Services
(719) 589-5252
seldirector@bgcslv.org
Cassidy, a Colorado Native, came to the Valley about six years ago with an AmeriCorps Program, Alpine Achievers Initiative. After that, she worked at the Crestone Charter School for about five years as the School Counselor. During that time, she developed and grew a comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning program that every K-12 student received.
Cassidy has extensive experience with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). She received her Masters in Social Work in 2021 and has extensive experience with SEL curriculums and behavior management. Her graduate thesis was focused on SEL and Career Development with high school students. During her years at the Crestone Charter School, Cassidy developed, implemented, and sustained a comprehensive K-12 SEL program and every student received weekly SEL lessons.
Cassidy looks forward to continuing to deepen her roots in the Valley and serve the kids and teens in these communities. She deeply believes in the inherent value of each person and supports youth to cultivate their skills to become happy and productive members of society. During her free time, Cassidy loves to be outside and play in creeks. She characterizes herself as joyful, kind, and playful - a perfect fit for the organization.
Jonathan Hazard
Health Resource Navigator
(719) 588-2578 (Direct Line/Text)
(719) 589-5252
(Alamosa Clubhouse)
casemanager@bgcslv.org
Jonny is a San Luis Valley native who provides Case Management support for our BGCSLV families and communities. He is an Adams State Graduate with his BA in English with emphasis in Creative Writing. He has always been an avid communicator and has always cared strongly for those around him, allowing him to naturally provide as much comfort and help as possible for those in need. Jonny is also an artist who works with ink and paint mediums, as well as a musician who sings and performs with a local band. He can also be found hiking local trails or attending concerts in his free time.
Tyler Parsons
Finance Director
(719) 589-5252
finance@bgcslv.org
Tyler is a San Luis Valley native and a former Alamosa club kid. He has a BS in Accounting from MSU Denver and a Master of Professional Accounting from CSU Global. Prior to joining the Boys and Girls Club of the San Luis Valley, Tyler was a Senior Performance Auditor at the US Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General. Throughout his time at the OIG, Tyler led audits of multimillion-dollar grants awarded to non-profits and governmental agencies.
He became an expert on the administration of grants, and looks forward to bringing that experience home to the club that he grew up in. He has a deep love for the San Luis Valley and is passionate about serving the community.
While a member of the club, Tyler enjoyed playing carpet ball, bumper pool, and air hockey with his sister Vess.
He also enjoyed making RPG games and playing Runescape in the computer lab. Currently, Tyler resides in Sanford with his wife Sage and daughter Rhiannon. He enjoys fishing, hiking, listening to music, cooking meals for his family and friends, and playing video games with his daughter.
Tamra Jaquez
Alamosa Unit Director
(719) 589-5252
unitdirector@bgcslv.org
Tamra Jaquez is a highly experienced manager with over 14 years of experience in the workforce. She has a strong track record of success in training and developing employees, and has a proven ability to motivate and inspire others. Tamra is also a skilled leader and has a proven ability to build and maintain high-performing teams.
Tamra was born in Alamosa, Colorado, but spent most of her childhood in various areas of Colorado, New Mexico, and California. She returned to Alamosa 12 years ago to raise her children. Tamra is a proud mother of three children and two grandchildren. She is also an avid outdoorswoman and enjoys spending timefishing and camping with her family.
Tamra is excited to work with the great community of Alamosa and deepen her
roots with the San Luis Valley. She is passionate about her work and believes
that everyone has the potential to succeed.
She is committed to helping her employees reach their full potential and is always looking for new ways toimprove the workplace.
Dave Hargis
Director of Marketing &
Resource Development
(719) 589-5252
marketing@bgcslv.org
With an extensive background in Sales, Marketing, Office Management, and
Career Services, Dave brings a diverse set of skills that is well paired with a strong sense of wonder and hope for the future.
Dave's innate belief that we all have the potential to help each other create meaningful lives for ourselves and prosperous communities that enrich us all is strongly linked to his love of heroes, science fiction, and his faith in the ability of
each one of us to be a catalyst for each others greatness! Semper Fi!
Our 2025 Board of Directors
Note: BGCSLV Board terms are three years, are renewable, and are staggered.
In addition, the organization has 100 percent of board members contributing financially to BGCSLV on an annual basis.
Dr. Lauren Sonderegger, Valley Wide Health Systems
Chair (2025)
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2021
Term Expires: 2027
Contact Info:
Ms. Angelica Raya
Chair (2025)
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2022
Term Expires: 2028
Contact Info:
rayaangel020@gmail.com
Mr. Robert Van Iwaarden, Owner, Van Iwaarden Builders, Inc.
Secretary (2025)
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2005
Term Expires: 2026
Contact info:
vib@gojade.org
Tel: 719-589-4224
Mr. Mike Hudson, CPA and Shareholder, Wall, Smith, Bateman & Associates, Inc.
Treasurer (2025)
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2014
Term Expires: 2027
Contact info:
mikeh@wsbcpa.com
Tel: 719-580-3619
Ms. Judy McNeilsmith, Chief Operating Officer, La Puente Homeless Services
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 1998
Term Expires: 2026
Contact info:
jmcneilsmith@gmail.com
Tel: 719-588-0779
Mrs. Kimberly Chacon, Professor of Nursing, Adams State University
County of Residence: Rio Grande
Board Member Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2026
Contact Info:
k73chacon@gmail.com
Mrs. Anke Spiegelhauer, CPA, MT, Tax Manager , Wall, Smith, Bateman & Associates, Inc.
County of Residence: Rio Grande
Board Member Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2026
Contact Info:
ankes@wsbcpa.com
Tel: 719-589-3619
Mrs. Lonnie Gillespie
County of Residence: Monte Vista
Board Member Since: 2025
Term Expires: 2027
Contact Info:
lonnieg@ffdllc.net
Mrs. Darin Tandberg, First Lady, Adams State University
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2025
Term Expires: 2027
Contact Info:
darintandberg@gmail.com
Ms. Charlotte Ledonne, Retired Nurse AHEC
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2022
Term Expires: 2028
Contact Info:
charlotte.ledonne@gmail.com
Mr. Antonio Sandoval, Retired Superintendent Conejos School District
County of Residence: Conejos
Board Member Since: 2022
Term Expires: 2028
Contact Info:
antsand50@hotmail.com
Tel: 719-580-5730
Mr. Rob Oringdulph, Retired, Edward Jones
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2007
Term Expires: 2026
Contact info:
oringdulphr@icloud.com
Tel: 719-580-0130
We are the Boys and Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley!
Our kindness will shine brighter than a star.
Our pride is strong and so are we.
We are responsible and respectful.
We work as a team.
We encourage others and hold each other accountable
One Club. One Team. One WE!
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Our Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens of a richly diverse world.
Ex Officio
Affiliate Board Member/ Parent Representative
Mrs. Esther Mendoza, parent educator Early Childhood Center
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2017
Term Expires: 2026
Contact info:
mendozaesther65@yahoo.com
Tel: 719-588-5386
Mr. Ron Chapman, CPA and Shareholder, Wall, Smith, Bateman & Associates, Inc.
Emeritus (2020)
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2007
Term Expires: N/A
Contact info:
ronc@wsbcpa.com
Tel: 719-580-3692
Mr. Michael Wisdom
Emeritus (2021)
County of Residence: Rio Grande
Board Member Since: 2000
Term Expires: N/A
Contact info:
michaelwisdom9541@gmail.com
Junior Board Members/ Youth Representatives
Myissa Duran
Current Youth of the Year 2025
Board Member Since: 2025*
Term Expires: 2027
2024 Youth of the Year
Mason Miltenberger
Previous Youth of the Year 2024
Board Member Since: 2024*
Term Expires: 2026
Contact Us
518 San Juan Avenue
P.O. Box 1032
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-5252
Registered Charity EIN: 84-1215393