Resource Central is fortunate to be made up of incredibly talented and creative people whose collective passion for sustainability, conservation and green living makes work fun every single day. Meet our team (and some of our pets) here!
Abel PortilloConservation Associate
303.419.5418
Ally MazurekWater Program Manager: Audit & Retrofit Programs
303.999.3820 x210 • amazurek@resourcecentral.org
Ally grew up in Minnesota, the Land of Many Waters. Her passion for water conservation began early in life, as many formative experiences were had on the shores of Minnesota’s numerous lakes and waterways. Ally graduated from Colorado College with a B.A. in environmental science in 2014 and an M.A. in Education in 2018. Her initial professional pursuits were focused in ecological research, and she had the privilege of investigating various research topics in locations such as Wisconsin, Iceland, Kenya, and Tanzania. Most recently, Ally served as the Director of Operations for the Catamount Center for Environmental Science and Education in Woodland Park, CO, where she had the opportunity to hone her skills in nonprofit and program administration. Ally is thrilled to be a Research Central team member, and to be working to conserve our natural resources on a regional scale. Running and animal rescue are other causes close to her heart.
Anna GardinerBarketing Supervisor
Argus Stephens-HillChief Egg Officer
Argus hails from the High Plains of northwest Kansas. He began his career as a cowboy and ranch hand on his family farm where he excelled at chasing cows and horses. Argus also runs his own pastured egg business and enjoys keeping coyotes out of the chicken house. When he’s not working the farm or collecting eggs, he can be found sleeping under cars, eating cat food, or in his office at Resource Central.
Brad MawhinneyZero Waste Associate
303.419.5418 x102 • bmawhinney@resourcecentral.org
Brandon HillProgram Director, ReSource
303.419.5418 • bhill@resourcecentral.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 Resource Central team via Materials Reuse in March of 2013. He can be found forming relationships with local businesses, homeowners, and contractors, constantly working to expand Resource Central’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.
Darrean RandallConservation Associate
303.419.5418 • drandall@resourcecentral.org
Darren NowelsWater 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.
Devon BoothWater Programs Manager, Landscape Programs
303.999.3820 x225 • dbooth@resourcecentral.org
Devon moved from Pennsylvania to Colorado in 2008 to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder. In 2012, she graduated with a B.A. in Environmental Studies with an emphasis on policy and planning. With a deep love for the outdoors and a special bond with the landscape, she now calls Colorado home. In her spare time, she can be found skiing, hiking, or biking with friends – OR at the Boulder Humane Society wishing she could adopt all the dogs!
Emily ChilesHealth & Safety Coordinator
303.419.5418 x103
Guillermo LeonConservation Associate
303.419.5418 • gleon@resourcecentral.org
Jackson SunlinDirector of Paw-perations
Jay Jay JefferyConservation Associate
303.419.5418
Jean LovellVolunteer, 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 ScrogginsDirector 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 SteelSocial 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. Prior to Resource Central, she worked in both finance and marketing for a local Jacksonville, Florida nonprofit uniquely focused on human trafficking & sustainability. Jenny is thrilled to be a part of the Resource Central team!
Jess GouldWater Conservation Associate
303.999.3820 x221 • jgould@resourcecentral.org
Jess moved to Colorado in 2018 after graduating from Ohio State University. With a B.S. in Natural Resource Management, she’s worked a wide variety of environmental roles from planting learning gardens to coordinating sustainability efforts in prisons. When first landing in Boulder, Jess continued expressing her love for local food systems and community by working with the Boulder County Farmers Market. Now she continues to explore her new home through hiking and biking, using all that she sees to fuel her inspiration in the workplace. Jess is excited to be sharing her passion for conservation with Resource Central and cannot wait to see the amazing impacts created by this team!
Kate LarsonProgram Director, Water & Energy Programs
303.999.3820 x214 • klarson@resourcecentral.org
Kate joined Resource Central in June of 2009. Kate has a Marketing Degree from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder. Kate has a strong customer service and nonprofit management background. Through her experience she has gained an understanding of how education can empower a community to make sustainable choices. Kate’s passion for water conservation issues has led her to become a Colorado Master Gardener Certificate holder and develop expertise in irrigation auditing. In her spare time she enjoys running, biking, being outside, and spending time with her family.
Kathy CroasdaleSenior 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 GardinerZero Waste Manager
303.419.5418
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 LatoskiInterim Assistant Manager
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 BrueggemanConservation Associate
303.419.5418
Liz MarchittoDevelopment Director
303.999.3820 x215 • emarchitto@resourcecentral.org
Liz joined our team in May as Development Director and is eager to bring Resource Central’s mission to new supporters and inspire philanthropic support to help accelerate our goals. She joins us from The Nature Conservancy where she helped raise $100 million over the last 15 years from private donors who are passionate about conservation. After graduating from St. Norbert College in Wisconsin with a BA in International Studies and Japanese, Liz lived in Japan and taught English. Her adventurous spirit has taken her to some of the most beautiful places on the planet throughout Asia and the Pacific Islands, where she realized the interconnected nature of our fragile planet and common human desire to live in a peaceful, thriving, and sustainable world. Liz is a proud Green Bay Packer fanatic, a runner, and a lover of nature. In her free time, you might find her chasing after her two little girls in the park or enjoying some entertainment on the Pearl Street Mall.
Luna SandorTails Manager
Max HartmannWater 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!
Melissa SandorConservation Associate
303.419.5418 • msandor@resourcecentral.org
Neal LuriePresident
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 the Boulder Chamber, American Solar Energy Society, and other organizations. 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 SunlinWater Programs Field 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.
Phebe TaylorWater Conservation Associate
303.999.3820 x236 • ptaylor@resourcecentral.org
Phebe is an east coast transplant with a Bachelors in Psychology and Art from Bucknell University. She then went on to pursue her massage therapist certification from Boulder College of Massage Therapy. Phebe most recently worked on local organic farms but also brings operations and project management experience from her 5+ years working for a local insurance company. You can find Phebe hiking, climbing, 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.
Scott DePueConservation 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. WengerBusiness 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.
Zach FergusonConservation Associate
303.419.5418 • zferguson@resourcecentral.org
Zach graduated from Justice High School in 2013 as the Valedictorian with National Honors. He was also involved in football as a player and captain and was active in REAL training which focuses on Respect Education Athletics and Leadership. He has worked many manual labor jobs from landscape to metal casting as well as numerous customer service positions like cashiering and delivery. He has always loved working hard and being outside.
Zach grew up in North Boulder for nearly 20 years and now lives just outside Boulder in Lafayette. He has been involved in the outdoors from a young age whether it be for fun or work. He is passionate about conservation and has seen first hand how it helps not only himself and family, but the community as well. Colorado is his home state and always will be. He enjoys all this state has to offer, including hunting, fishing and hiking, and has yet to see it all! Zach loves his family and friends, and feels without them the state would be a little less awesome. Lastly, he loves animals, all animals, but namely his dog Pookie, his 13 year old son/Chihuahua. Ferg out!
Zach is most excited to work at Resource Central because he knows the amazing impact on our community, our environment, our state and overall health of our planet by simply encouraging, promoting and practicing conservation!
