Abel Portillo, ReSource Sales 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.

Clemente Castanon, Yard Manager

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Ethan Jones, ReSource Sales Associate

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Ethan is happily settling in Boulder after many years of traveling. After completing his B.A. in German Studies and Ethnomusicology at Bard College in upstate New York, Ethan moved to New York City, where he worked as a waiter, a tutor at the New York Public Library, and as a bike courier (for one day!). Ethan then moved to Los Angeles where he worked for the Abatix Corporation, as a repair technician. Ethan enjoys healthy food, nature, life, singing and playing the guitar, yoga, and riding his bike. He is dedicated to conservation and reuse, and is excited to be a part of the ReSource team!

Frank Smith, Volunteer Coordinator

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A native Cheesehead from Wisconsin, Frank joined the ReSource staff Summer 2015.  Previously, he was a part of Western Colorado Congress, a conservation and community nonprofit focusing on natural resource policy development through grassroots action. Frank has a degree in Natural Resource Management from Colorado State University and a background that includes: designing and selling solar systems; growing culturally significant plants for the ‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve in Arizona; and restoring prairies in upper Midwest ecosystems with the Aldo Leopold Foundation. Frank grew up helping on his family farm and working construction, so he’s ready to answer your questions today!

Jay Jay Jeffery, ReSource Sales 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.

Kathy Croasdale, Senior Manager, ReNew Our Schools

303.999.3820 x223 • kcroasdale@resourcecentral.org

Kathy joined Resource Central as an intern in 2008. In September 2010, she began leading the ReNew Our Schools program. After teaching environmental and outdoor adventure education, Kathy taught science at the middle school level in the Cherry Creek School District. She earned a degree in Biology from Roanoke College in Virginia and a graduate degree in Environmental Studies through the University of Illinois. In her free time, Kathy likes to be with her family, train for triathlons, run, hike, camp, skate, ski—basically anything outdoors enjoying Colorado!

Kayla Gardiner, Zero Waste Manager

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Kayla is a Colorado native. She has a diverse background in the mechanical, construction, political, and medical fields. She studied Aerospace engineering at the University of Colorado after high school. More recently she has interned on several different political campaigns, and obtained her National Emergency Medical Technician certification in August of 2015. These days in addition to her work at ReSource she also does side jobs as a handyperson around the Boulder area. When Kayla is not at work she can often be found fixing up her house or traveling in her Jeep to places where she can enjoy the great outdoors.

Kyle Latoski, ReSource Sales Associate

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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.

Liz Marchitto, Development Director

303.999.3820 x215 • emarchitto@resourcecentral.org

Phebe Taylor, Water Conservation Associate

303.999.3820 x217 • ptaylor@resourcecentral.org

Phebe is an east coast transplant with a B.A. in Psychology and Art/Art History from Bucknell University. She then went on to pursue her massage therapist certification from Boulder College of Massage Therapy. After graduating from massage school, Phebe settled into 5+ years of working in the corporate world here in Boulder. In 2013, she traveled to Alaska, New Zealand and Australia over the course of 18 months. She worked exchange programs such as WWOOF (Willing Workers On Organic Farms) in these areas. Phebe returned to Boulder in 2015 and continued her mission driven work for two seasons on local organic farms. You can find Phebe hiking, practicing martial arts, learning about plants and sewing. She is excited to work at Resource Central to collaborate with other passionate do-ers, partner with the local community and steward our valuable resources.

Rada Kolmakova, Water Programs Coordinator

303.999.3820 X222 • rkolmakova@resourcecentral.org

Rada joined the Resource Central team in the beginning of 2017 and is eager to help her community conserve resources and achieve sustainability. Born and raised in Boulder, CO – she grew up playing in the mountains and, as a result, gained a deep love and respect for her natural surroundings. As a recent CU graduate, she is eager to put her Environmental Studies degree to work in her local community. In her spare time, she loves dancing, hiking and going on adventures both locally and abroad.

Riley Shepherd, ReSource Sales Associate

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Scott DePue, ReSource Sales Associate

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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!