Chad Warkentin, Materials Reuse Specialist

303.419.5418 • cwarkentin@resourcecentral.org

Conor Dougherty, (he/him) Zero Waste Coordinator

303.419.5418 x102 • cdougherty@resourcecentral.org

Conor joined Resource Central in August of 2021 as our Zero Waste Coordinator. Before joining Resource, he worked in the ski industry, the craft beer industry, and with a Boulder local start up on a regenerative agriculture and community building project called Boundless Landscapes. Conor holds a masters degree from Naropa University in Resilient Leadership. His academic work focused on sustainable systems development, non-violent communication, and environmental leadership. He is passionate about developing sustainable and resilient systems that allow communities to thrive in union with our natural world. In the winter you may find him shredding snowboards in Steamboat or riding backcountry on Berthoud pass. In the summer; dancing at bluegrass concerts and swimming in high alpine lakes. As Resource Central’s Zero Waste Coordinator, it is Conor’s goal to divert as much waste as possible and help situate Boulder as one of the nation’s leaders in zero waste efforts.

Courtney Smith, (she/her) Employee Success Manager

303.999.3820 x216 • csmith@resourcecentral.org

Courtney’s roots stem from Bourbonnais, Illinois, a small town an hour south of Chicago. She graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2013 with her Bachelor’s in Environmental Communications and minors in Environmental systems, Animal Sciences and Food Sciences. Her ecological journey led to Costa Rica, where she worked in habitat conservation and helped raise numerous species of butterflies.  Upon her return, the voyage through F&B management ultimately reconvened with her environmental roots, leading her to the Resource Central team.  In her free time, you can find her camping in the beautiful mountains, enjoying live music, or spending time with her family.

Dave Codding, Materials Reuse Specialist

303.419.5418 • dcodding@resourcecentral.org

Jamie Bledsoe, (he,him) Materials Reuse Sales Associate

303.419.5418 • jbledsoe@resourcecentral.org

Jen Scroggins, (she/her) Director of Finance and Administration

303.999.3820 x211 • jscroggins@resourcecentral.org

Jen is our Director of Operations. Prior to joining Resource Central in November 2014, she led the finance and human resources team at The Dairy Center. 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 more than 20 years. In her spare time she loves being outdoors and enjoys running, biking, hiking and snowboarding.

Jenny Steel, (she/her) Marketing Program Manager

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. Jenny graduated from Furman University in 2016 with a degree in Business Administration. Prior to Resource Central, she worked in both finance and marketing for a local Jacksonville, Florida nonprofit uniquely focused on human trafficking & sustainability. In 2021, Jenny earned a Sustainable Community Development certificate from CSU. When she isn’t working, Jenny is running, taking photos, reading about psychology, trying a new hobby, misplacing her phone, and/or snacking. Jenny is thrilled to be a part of the Resource Central team!

Jordanne Feldman, (she/her) Water Programs Coordinator

303.999.3820 x221 • jfeldman@resourcecentral.org

Jordanne is originally from Upstate New York, but became a transplant to Colorado due to her love of mountains and geology. Her interest in conservation stemmed from growing up in the Adirondacks and spending countless summers hiking and kayaking on the lake. She studied Geology and Hydrology at the University of Rhode Island and University of Hawaii, where she fell in love with conservation and nonprofit work. Jordanne also spent an AmeriCorps term on Cape Cod where she taught children about water conservation and water quality. She can’t wait to help Coloradans save water through all of Resource Central’s amazing programs!

Matt Lejeal, Materials Reuse Sales Associate

303.419.5418 • mlejeal@resourcecentral.org

Melanie Stolp, (she/her) Water Programs Manager

303.999.3820 x225 • mstolp@resourcecentral.org

Melanie is originally from North Carolina and has a Bachelors in Environmental Studies & Sociology/Anthropology from Denison University. After graduating she spent about 5 years working in non-profit organizations specializing in program management. Most recently Melanie completed a Master’s of Science degree in Conservation Leadership from Colorado State University and conducted her research in rural Guatemala focusing on indigenous ecosystem management. She enjoys exploring the West through climbing, hiking and camping and jumps on any opportunity to see live music. She is thrilled to be part of the Resource Central team and continue her work in community-based conservation!

Neal Lurie, (he/him) President & CEO

303.999.3820 x202 • nlurie@resourcecentral.org

Neal is a social entrepreneur with more than 20 years of leadership experience in Fortune 500, nonprofit, and grassroots organizations. As executive director of the nonprofit Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association, he played a lead role in increasing solar energy use across the state, growing Colorado into one of the top solar states in the nation. He also served in leadership roles at national, state, and local nonprofits. Previously, he developed the vision and support to build the US 36 Bikeway, an 18-mile bike path from Boulder to Westminster. Neal received his MBA from CU’s Leeds School of Business and is a veteran of ten political campaigns. He enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and playing guitar.

Neka Sunlin, (she/her) Senior Program Coordinator

303.999.3820 X212 • nsunlin@resourcecentral.org

Neka joined Resource Central in 2016, bringing her professionalism and expertise to the Slow the Flow program from several different, unique fields. After receiving her BS in Marine Sciences from Texas A&M University, she worked as a biologist at a large aquarium, caring for many species of marine animals including fish, penguins and seals.  Her technical background includes work at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory where she trained astronauts to assemble the International Space Station. In addition to her passion for wildlife and the environment, she is a self-proclaimed Dallas Cowboys fan. And while Texas is her home state, Neka has enthusiastically embraced Colorado, for it’s breathtaking scenery and culture that encourages an active lifestyle.  In her spare time, she enjoys biking, snowshoeing, and hiking with her dog.

Shea Douglas, Materials Reuse Sales Associate

303.419.5418 • sdouglas@resourcecentral.org

Tara B. Wenger, (she/her) 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 managed the office at Artech Fine Art Services. 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 camping and cars that scare rocks, is passionate about conserving our natural resources 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.

Zak Lance, (he/him) Water Programs Manager

303.999.3820 x213 • zlance@resourcecentral.org

Zak joined the Resource Central team in early 2020 and is excited to expand the Lawn Replacement Program. He holds a B.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont (2010) and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado, Denver (2019). He’s energized by connecting communities to their environment and by creating social enterprise programs that help people reduce their everyday impact. Zak’s experience includes creating authentic partnerships to implement river restoration and up-cycling projects with River Network, inventorying the City of Boulder’s Open Space trail network to effectively deploy resources, building a more equitable local food system with Gorge Grown Food Network, and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species with the Tahoe Resource Conservation District. You’ll find Zak skiing, mountain biking, backpacking, or gardening in his spare time.