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Who we are
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
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.
Theresa Shown
Finance Director
(719) 589-5252
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.
Michael Mora
Unit Director
(719) 589-5252
Michael has over 5 years of experience 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.
Garrett Marquez
Outdoor Adventure Director
(719) 589-5252
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.
Organizational Chart
Staff
Louisa Cheslock
STEM Coordinator
Fawn Tatro
Cultural Arts Coordinator
Garrett Pearson
Music Tech Coordinator
Kaitlyn Simon
Membership Coordinator
Alonna Younger
Program Aid
Brandon Doss
IT
Olga Montano
Extended Learning Program Coordinator
Claudia Corvera
Teen Coordinator
Americorps Members:
Andrew Parnes
Development Associate VISTA- Grants
Amy Brenneman
Development Associate VISTA- Marketing and PR
Our Board
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.
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
Chief Volunteer Officer (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
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
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
Youth Representative
Kevin Gonzales
Board Member Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2020