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LIFT-UP Staff

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Samantha Freese

Executive Director

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Dave Reed

Development Director

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Samantha Heald

Programs Director

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Luis Palomera Jr.

Office Impact Manager

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Chelsie McDermott

Warehouse & Facilities Manager

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Holli Jones

Warehouse Associate

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Jacob Kretschman

Warehouse Coordinator

Valerie Vanthilt

Warehouse Associate

Melissa Allen

Programs Assistant

Greg Topar

Warehouse Associate

LIFT-UP Board of Directors

The LIFT-UP Board of Directors is comprised of individuals committed to ending hunger from Parachute to Aspen. With diverse expertise, our Board guides strategic direction, ensures accountability, and champions our mission to create lasting impact in our community.

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Tricia Aragon

President

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Sarah Burggraf

At Large | Broker-Associate, Sotheby’s

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Klaus Kocher

Secretary | Photographer

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John Lund

Vice President | Retired Attorney

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Jenna Weatherred

At Large | Holy Cross Energy

Tim Morgan

At Large | Latitude Insurance

Amy Tonozzi

At Large | Garfield County Public Library District

Amy Binder

At Large | Women’s Tennis Association