The Leadership Team
We are inspired every day by our participants who have physical, cognitive and behavioral disabilities. Simply coming to work provides us all with a daily perspective on life and what is possible. People with disabilities who participate in therapeutic recreation and sports realize the depth of their abilities while improving overall health and well-being. They improve endurance, coordination and competitive skills, as well as build self-esteem and confidence. They become empowered.
We have witnessed so many inspiring moments:
Middle school students with autism who struggle with social skills, communication and repetitive behaviors, Nordic skiing independently in the NSCD’s program – motivated by a skill where they have fun and experience freedom.
A man, whose injury resulted in an amputation of one leg, finding the will to live by snowboarding with the NSCD. He said, “I was sitting in my La-Z-Boy chair with my leg propped up, and the next big event in my life was to die, which I thought about a lot.” He credits the grace and inspiration of an NSCD instructor and fellow amputee for empowering him to live.
Against all odds, our participants convey the potential for exceeding life’s boundaries and reaching new heights. It is crystal clear what the power in empowerment means.
Malinda Anderson
Director of Finance & Human Resources
(303) 285-9065
Malinda joined the NSCD in 2019. She has over 25 years of experience with nonprofit leadership in accounting, finance, operations, programs and fundraising. Malinda brings comprehensive executive level non-profit leadership and management.
Kim Easton
President & CEO
(303) 285-6266
Kim joined the NSCD in April 2017. She has an extensive background in nonprofit management and leadership. Kim also took PSIA clinics to improve her personal and teaching skills that included mono and bi-skis as well as vision impaired, hearing impaired, and teaching youth with mental and cognitive disabilities. She was recently awarded a highly sought after seat with the Livingston Fellowships Program which provides advanced learning and professional development opportunities to promising nonprofit leaders.
Diane Eustace
Operations and Communications Director
(303) 285-9067
Diane joined the NSCD in January 2012. She has 20 years of marketing experience in branding, PR, and social media with a variety of Colorado companies. Diane continues to bring together our brand, events and programs in Winter Park and the Front Range under a common marketing theme. Diane also leads the operations team for the NSCD.
Erik Petersen
Competition Center Director
(970) 726-1548
Erik has trained more than 300 athletes in his time at the NSCD. He has more than 30 years’ experience in competitive ski racing and is a seven-time All American in Alpine Skiing. Currently, Erik is an International Paralympic Committee member as Head of Competition for North America and a member of Adaptive Sports Committee USA.
Julie Taulman
Business Development Director
(303) 285-6175
Julie is an experienced leader with over 17 years in Executive Management roles in both the non-profit and corporate sector. She held leadership positions in the adaptive industry for over 12 years. Julie is considered a seasoned fundraising executive with expertise in individual donors, corporate sponsorships, grant writing and capital campaigns. Her most recent project was a $6.5 million dollar building campaign for a Colorado nonprofit which was completed in December 2019. Julie’s most important role is Mom to her two boys, one of which is a NSCD athlete on the competition team. She is thrilled to continue the NSCD’s legacy of providing adaptive experiences to individuals with a disability.
NSCD Board of Trustees
Rick Karlis, Chair | Independent Consultant
Fred Peyerl, Vice Chair | Boston Strategic Partners
Andrew Wilson, Treasurer | Stantec
Sarah M. Mercer, Secretary | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLC
Liz Agostin | Winter Park Resort
Todd Antoniuk | Allstate Financial Services, LLC
Stockton Baker | Community Volunteer
Molly Cuffe | W.L. Gore
Sandy Dukat | Adaptive Spirit
Jim Johnson | Wells Fargo Advisors
Kristi Lamar | Deloitte Consulting
Dennis Leonard | Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Rian Morrissey | Sindrich & Associates
Dana Polonsky | Craig Hospital
Adrienne Rivera | Raytheon Technologies
Lisa Contillo Robb | Connessione Consulting
Karen Sanford | Alterra Mountain Corporation
Charles (Chuck) Stout | D.B. Root & Company
Paul Tarell | Gaia, INC.
Chris Walters | IMA, Inc.
Justin Webster | Denver Broncos
Jarvie Worcester| Trammel Crow Residential
NSCD Emeritus Board of Trustees
John Beake
John Beeble
Peter Boyles
Pat Cortez
Tom Cox
Gary DeFrange
Larry DiPasquale
Joe Ellis
Don Marshall
Steve Shapiro
Dean Singleton
NSCD Young Professionals
Rian Morrisey, Young Professionals Chair | Sindrich & Associates
Brad Baugh | Stout
Sean Connors | Deloitte LLP
Ben Eagleton | Mammut North America
Nicki Eustace | Beacon Hill Technologies
Daniel Flesher | Slalom
Alex Fullerton | IMA, INC.
Stephanie Grover | T-Mobile
Sarah Heinen | Springs Wealth Group
Garrett Howhannesian | Forum Investment Group
Olivia Kowalkowski | Beacon Hill Corporate Recruiting
Ken McGee | Colliers Design
Nicholas Nasharr | Colliers Industrial
Emily Norcross | Corporate Strategist
Rachel Potter | Optiv Cyber Security
Jack Sanders | JLL
Evan Segal | Deloitte Consulting
Joe Sieben | CADflow
Katie Steinharter | Alterra Mountain Company
James Thielens | Northstar Transitions
Constantine Dean Vaganos | Golden Efficiency Group
John Whitney | Deloitte LLP
