Staff & Board-Coalition for the Upper South Platte- HOME

CUSP STAFF


	CAROL EKARIUS Executive Director As Executive Director, Carol brings decades of experience in governmental and nonprofit management, to CUSP. In her spare time, she writes as a freelancer for magazines and is author of Small-Scale Livestock Farming: A Grass-based Approach for Health, Sustainability, and Profit, Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep and Hobby Farms; visit her web site at www.carolekarius.com. She lives with her husband, Ken Woodard, and their menagerie near Hartsel. CONTACT
	JONATHAN BRUNO Operations Director Jonathan Bruno started working at CUSP in June of 2002 planning/coordinating volunteer workdays and is now CUSP’s Operations Director. He has extensive training in mountain rescue and enjoys playing in the hills. He graduated from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Colorado with a Masters of Public Administration. CONTACT
	CHRIS FULLER Office Manager As Office Manager, Chris is still the ‘keeper of the data stuff’, staying busy with database, bookkeeping, reporting etc and admin support for the staff. Water/watershed issues have been of particular interest to Chris as a resident of South Park and former special water district board member. An Oklahoma University graduate, still practicing architecture and running her antique business, Chris grabs every opportunity to check out her favorite place, 'the road less traveled'. CONTACT
	CARRIE ADAIR GIS Coordinator Fills the role at CUSP of developing a GIS program to support the overall mission by generating and managing an efficient Geodatabase capable of being utilized to collect, store, display, analyze, report, and present all geospatial data pertinent to the undertakings of the organization. CONTACT
	MARTI CAMPBELL Forester Marti is the Coalition's ‘facilitator’ for the CWPP planning process. She assists communities across four counties to network with agencies and forest professionals to gather data and resources they need to develop a local CWPP. These completed CWPPs take into account forest health, ecological importance of fire, and home wildfire protection. Raised in El Paso and Teller Counties, Marti is a forestry graduate of Colorado State, has worked in western Nat'l Forests, and has several years experience with the Indiana Dept of Natural Resources. Marti has a strong commitment to healthy forests and safe residents in the mountains she loves. CONTACT
	STACEY COCHRAN Office Assistant Stacey has been CUSP's general office assistant since September 2009. She is a Colorado native, and Upper South Platte watershed resident for almost 14 years. Prior to helping out at CUSP, she and her husband owned and operated a small business in the area. CONTACT
	MARK HERNDON Deputy Operations Director Mark has been with CUSP since April, 2004. His background includes wildland firefighting and construction. He is responsible for planning and implimentation of various CUSP projects. Mark is a proud family man from Woodland Park and enjoys camping, hiking and any outdoor activities in his rare, spare time. CONTACT
	HELEN DYER Development and Outreach Director Helen has a strong background in nonprofit management and development. She has worked in both professional and volunteer capacities with local government and a number of nonprofits. She feels particularly fortunate to be working for CUSP as it provides her the opportunity to directly serve her community. A retired chef, Helen loves cooking and entertaining, traveling and playing in the amazing “backyard” that is the Pikes Peak region. Since 1993, she has lived in Divide with her husband Mike and sons Ian and Andrew. CONTACT
	JARA JOHNSON Habitat & Monitoring Coordinator A native of Park County, Jara received her BS in Geology from Southern Oregon University and is currently working on her masters degree in Hydrologic Science at Colorado School of Mines. At CUSP she will be working on the Mine Assessment Program as well as forest health monitoring. CONTACT
	BRENT KENNEDY Community Energy Coordinator Brent joined the CUSP ranks in September 2010 as a Community Energy Coordinator. His mixed background includes kinesiology, construction, non-profit administration, volunteerism, and the arts. Brent has lived off grid in Teller County since 1998 and is a firm believer in living sustainably. He is currently completing training for certification in photovoltaic design and sales. CONTACT
	BECKY PARHAM O.S.M. Vista Volunteer CONTACT
	LISA PATTON Volunteer Coordinator Lisa joined CUSP in the spring of 2010 as our Volunteer Coordinator. She is passionate about matching our ever growing volunteer efforts with projects that are fun and instill genuine stewardship in our watershed. Lisa attended Arizona State University’s Outdoor Recreation Management Program with a strong emphasis in wilderness issues. She is a former US Forest Service Wilderness Ranger and long term resident of the area. Lisa is an outdoor enthusiast and a people person. CONTACT
	JEFF RAVAGE Digital Media Coordinator Jeff brings over 20 years of experience making films and designing websites. He left Hollywood to return to the mountains and “some place with seasons”. He designs and maintains CUSP websites, The CUSP Servers, produces informational and training films, and works in the field with crews and volunteers. He sleeps less than William Shatner. CONTACT
	TERRY SAPOS Natural Resource Technician Originally from West Virginia, Terry started as a volunteer working with CUSP’s Neighborhood Fuels program. That led to running the slash site during the summer season and using his carpentry skills for office repairs and renovations. Terry likes fishing by his under construction home at 11-Mile Reservoir and building custom furniture. CONTACT
	THERESA SPRINGER Enviromental Education Coordinator As Environmental Education Coordinator, Theresa provides a variety of presentations to educate the public, both adult and youth, about watershed and forest health. She is an original CUSP staff member and has been involved in watershed protection efforts for years. Theresa’s background is in agriculture and range management. CONTACT
	WYETH SWINGLE Natural Resource Technician CONTACT
	MATT WILIAMS Natural Resource Technician CONTACT
	BRAD ZIEMER Natural Resource Technician 2 Brad has been with CUSP since Sept. 2009. His background is as a Sawyer Crew Leader for the Colorado Legends Youth Corps. CONTACT