Abel Portillo, Conservation Associate

303.419.5418

Andrew Donahue, Zero Waste Coordinator

303.419.5418 • adonahue@resourcecentral.org

Andrew recently moved out to Colorado after completing his B.S. in Biology from Trinity College in Hartford, CT and a year of AmeriCorps in Vermont.  His past year in AmeriCorps, where he worked with the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District, taught him the value and importance of waste reduction and resource management.  In his free time Andrew enjoys biking, skiing, sports, hiking, anything to do with water and really anything active and outside.  He is thrilled to explore the Colorado outdoors and continue his work in conservation with such a great team at ReSource!

Brandon Hill, Program Director, ReSource

303.419.5418 • bhill@resourceyard.org

Brandon hails from Washington, D.C., and brings his years of experience working in all areas of the supply chain. His interest in sustainability began when he was establishing relationships with farmers and local vendors as the Executive Chef for an award-winning caterer with an emphasis on farm-to-table cuisine. After spending time working in corporate procurement, Brandon relocated to Colorado and joined the CRC team via ReSource in March of 2013. He can be found forming relationships with local businesses, homeowners, and contractors, constantly working to expand ReSource’s inventory of quality materials. An avid woodworker and cabinetmaker, he is always thrilled to speak with our customers about their ideas for reclaimed materials. When he’s not working, he can be found cycling around Boulder, hiking one of its many trails, or just enjoying the great outdoors.

Darren Nowels, Water Programs Manager, Audit & Retrofit

303.999.3820 x210 • dnowels@resourcecentral.org

After growing up in Maryland, Darren traded one coast for another and moved to Seattle for college. Upon receiving his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington, Darren found his way to Colorado to become a Slow the Flow auditor in the summer of 2011. Most recently, Darren spent three years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia, managing youth development programs in a rural secondary school. He is extraordinarily excited to be back working for Resource Central and making a positive impact on water conservation in Colorado. In his free time Darren can be found biking, hiking, or cooking a delicious plant-based meal.

Jay Jay Jeffery, Conservation Associate

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Jean Lovell, Volunteer, Garden In A Box

Jean started working as a volunteer for Resource Central, then called Boulder Energy Conservation Center, about 12 years ago.  Initially she helped put together a program to locate funding support from philanthropic organizations and filled in wherever other help was needed.  A few years ago she joined the Water Program and most recently is involved in putting together the electronic Garden In A Box newsletter.  Jean has always been concerned with conservation of resources and recycling and was one of the first to support the Boy Scouts’ newspaper recycling program when it started.  She says Resource Central really fits her value system.  It also gives her the opportunity to hone her computer skills.  Jean was a Registered Nurse, a graduate of St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver.  After her children all finished high school, she went back to school and graduated from Metro State College, then became a Nurse Practitioner, and ultimately retired from Wardenburg Student Health Center at CU-Boulder.  For much of her professional life she volunteered in nursing settings.  Her passions are her family and gardening.  One of the first things she did after retirement was to become a Master Gardener through CSU.  Hobbies include being outdoors as much as possible, reading, and travel.

Jen Scroggins, Director of Operations & Efficiency

303.999.3820 x211 • jscroggins@resourcecentral.org

Jen is our Director of Operations & Efficiency. Prior to joining Resource Central in November 2014, she led the finance and human resources team at The Dairy Center for the Arts. Jen has a passion for conservation having spent nearly a decade as Associate Director for an environmental nonprofit organization in the Vail Valley. She brings an extensive background in the areas of accounting, IT, human resources and staff management, having worked for large and small organizations in the for profit and nonprofit sectors. She has an undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma, an MBA from Oklahoma State University and has completed post graduate work at Thunderbird School of Global Management. A native of Oklahoma (Boomer Sooner!), Jen has called Colorado home for almost 20 years. In her spare time she loves being outdoors and enjoys running, biking, hiking, snowboarding, and walks with her dog.

Jenny Steel, Social Marketing Coordinator

303.999.3820 x246 • jsteel@resourcecentral.org

Jenny is Colorado born and Florida raised, returning to her roots after many years. Her childhood was filled with nature walks and frequent visits to plant nurseries due to her parents being avid gardeners. She graduated in 2016 with a degree in Business Administration from Furman University in Greenville, SC. While in college, she participated in study abroad programs to Italy and Australia. The Australian aboriginal conservation culture ignited Jenny’s passion for sustainability. After graduating, Jenny worked in both finance and marketing for a local Jacksonville, Florida nonprofit uniquely focused on human trafficking and sustainability. With conservation and nature being a consistent force in Jenny’s life, she was thrilled to become a part of the Resource Central team.

Kyle Latoski, Senior Conservation Associate

303.419.5418

Kyle is a born and raised Colorado native. (Go Broncos!)  He began working in construction at the age of 16 and brings 13 years of hands-on expertise and knowledge to ReSource customers. Kyle has extensive experience in a range of trades–including framing, installing doors and windows, full house remodels, roofing, small engine repair, and deconstruction.  He is an expert with all major power tools and stays busy with woodworking jobs and side projects when not working at ReSource.  In his free time, Kyle enjoys hanging out with his wife, fishing, and camping.

Lauren Brueggeman, Conservation Associate

303.419.5418

Liz Marchitto, Development Director

303.999.3820 x215 • emarchitto@resourcecentral.org

Max Hartmann, Water Programs Lead Technician

303.999.3820 X224 • mhartmann@resourcecentral.org

Max started at Resource Central as a Slow the Flow technician in the summer of 2017 and has since been promoted to the Water Programs Lead Technician. Max is from Asheville, North Carolina and got his BS in Geology at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2016. Max learned the value of water conservation through his work with Engineers Without Borders at UNCC and through his Global Brigades Sustainable Engineering Internship in Honduras. Max spends his free time snowboarding, skateboarding, hiking, and reading. Since moving out to Denver in 2017, Max can’t wait to get out and continue exploring Colorado!

Riley Shepherd, Conservation Associate

303.419.5418

Riley grew up in Boulder, graduating from Boulder High School in 2009. After studying in Los Angeles for some years, he has returned to Boulder and studies graphic design part-time at Front Range Community College. In his spare time, Riley enjoys drawing, painting, and spending time outdoors. Moving forward from an extensive background in food service, Riley is excited to be able to help the community reuse materials and gather inspiration for whatever projects they may be working on.

Scott DePue, Conservation Associate

303.419.5418

Scott was born in Pennsylvania, moved to Maryland and then to Ireland where he received his Associates Degree in organic horticulture. He started a small box scheme similar to Resource Central’s Garden in a Box program in his Irish community. Scott moved back to Colorado and the Boulder area in 2011. He has been a customer at Resource Central for many years and loves the treasures one can find here. In his off hours, Scott runs a full service bike shop called, Divide Bike Company, where he designs and fabricates custom bicycles using reclaimed materials. He is excited to be a part of the Resource Central Team and looks forward to helping the surrounding community find inspiration and materials for their own projects!

Tara B. Wenger, Business Manager

303.999.3820 x219 • twenger@resourcecentral.org

After graduating with her B.S. in Theatre Arts and a minor in Art from the University of Oregon, Tara went on to utilize her management skills at the John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts in Eugene, Oregon as the Venue Coordinator for their concert hall and music school facility. She then moved to Seattle and worked at Artech Fine Art Services managing the office while honing her finance and HR skills. Tara is a Colorado native, and missed her family, so in 2011 moved back to her home state where she went from a project manager for a graphic design boutique in the RiNo District, to business managing for the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.  She loves taking her Jeep up mountain trails, is passionate about the practice of yoga and loves dogs and music! It is an honor for her to be a part of, and support, such a dynamic and creative team here at Resource Central.