We are a crew of passionate individuals working together to create a positive & fun environment for youth to learn and grow.
Leadership...
Theresa brings over 15 years of experience in non-profit accounting to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley. She is an education professional with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with an emphasis in Accounting from Adams State University.She is passionate about making making a difference in the lives of those around her and is most excited to give back to the children and the community through her position as Finance Director. In her free time you will find her tending to her large garden, camping, hunting or at church.
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.
Michael has over 5 years of exeperience working with youth in the San Luis Valley. Michael is passionate about working with young people and learning. Michael graduated from Adams State University in 2014. In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, training at his gym, and drinking coffee. Michael believes in loving others and loving yourself is the best way to live.
Diego brings experience in the education field and is an advocate for encouraging adults to converse with youth about real-life issues. He is most excited about preparing the future leaders of society and through his position hopes to make a meaningful difference in the members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley. In his free time you will find him working out, spending time with family, friends and pets.
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.
Driven by passion motivated by love Vince strives to be the best “Vince” he can be. Vince has dedicated his time to promote loving who you are and being who you are. With this, he has worked with young adults in discovering their true potential, from finding their place at the right college to discovering their inner strength through conferences to one on one conversations all the while strengthening his true identity.
Vince is a product of Adams State University holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Healthcare. His passion for working with young adults and youth has brought him to work at BGCSLV in the hopes of bringing positivity, passion and love
to the youth of the San Luis valley to show the youth their full potential and how they can make an impact in this beautifully diverse world we live in today.
Vince believes that if we are open to ourselves, fight for our beliefs, fight for what is right and love freely...we will be unstoppable!!
Organizational Chart
Staff...
Louisa Cheslock
Education Program Aide
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Fawn Tatro
Cultural Arts Program Aide
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Dylan Lindberg
HEAL Program Aide
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Cece Orozco
Membership Coordinator
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Americorps Members:
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Kirstin Wolgast
Alpine Achievers Initiative- Full Time
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Lea Peafford
Alpine Achievers Initiative- Part Time
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Lorena Jurado
Development Associate VISTA- Grants
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Meet our Board...
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Board of Directors 2019
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.
Mrs. Mary Rice, Retired Manager, SLV Health Laboratories
Chief Volunteer Officer (2020)
County of Residence: Rio Grande
Board Member Since: 2017
Term Expires: 2020
Dale Baker, General Manager, expo LLC
Vice Chair, Chair Elect (2020)
County of Residence: Rio Grande
Board Member Since: 2018
Term Expires: 2021
Mr. Ron Chapman, CPA and Shareholder, Wall, Smith, Bateman & Associates, Inc.
Treasurer (2019)
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2007
Term Expires: 2018
David Mize, Immigration and Naturalization Services
Past Previous CVO (2020)
County of Residence, Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2014
Term Expires: 2018
Mr. Rob Oringdulph, Retired, Edward Jones
Vice President of Resource Development (2020)
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2007
Term Expires: 2020
Mr. Robert Van Iwaarden, Owner, Van Iwaarden Builders, Inc.
Secretary (2019)
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2005
Term Expires: 2020
Mr. Mike Hudson, CPA and Shareholder, Wall, Smith, Bateman & Associates, Inc.
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2014
Term Expires: 2018
Eric Carpio, Philanthropy Director, History Colorado
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2018
Term Expires: 2021
Judy McNeilsmith, Chief Operating Officer, La Puente Homeless Services
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 1998
Term Expires: 2020
Matthew Martinez, Director, Correspondence Education, Adams State University
County of Residence: Rio Grande
Board Member Since: 2018
Term Expires: 2021
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Adam Lopez, Regional Manager, Wal-Mart Corporation
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2022
Lonnie Gillespie, Director of Organic Sales, Farm Fresh
County of Residence: Rio Grande
Board Member Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2022
Karl Keunhold, Lawyer, Keunhold, LLC.
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2022
Parent Representative
Esther Mendoza, parent educator Early Childhood Center
County of Residence: Alamosa
Board Member Since: 2017
Term Expires: 2020
Youth Representative
Joy Medina
Board Member Since: 2018*
Term Expires: 2019
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Youth Representative
Kevin Gonzales
Board Member Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2020