Board of Directors

100% of cityWILD board members contribute financially to the organization on an annual basis. The Full Board meets monthly, with committee meetings scheduled in between as needed.

Julie Voyles – Chair

Principal – Voyles Consulting

Term End – July 2013

Julie has broad experience working with GLBTQ youth at the Center and Rainbow Alley in Denver. Her history of working with youth and families on one end of the spectrum, and policy issues at the other is exemplary of her breadth of experience. Julie’s detailed understanding of nonprofits makes her an ideal board member.

Residence –Denver, CO – Denver County

John Messister – Treasurer

Financial Advisor -Wells Fargo Advisors

Term End – October 2014

John has a BA in Economics from the University of Cincinnati and has worked in the finance industry since 1994. John is a strategic thinker, analyst and outside-the-box thinker. He is a youth advocate, member of the Denver Active 20/30 Children’s Foundation and former Boys and Girls Club volunteer. John moved to Denver in 1999.

Residence – Denver, CO – Denver County

Alice Muir – Secretary

Client Consultant, Triple Creek Associates

Term End – February 2014

Alice moved from Chicago to Denver in search of a great community and great snow.  Before graduating from University of Denver with an MBA and taking a job in HR consulting, Alice was professionally involved in Denver’s non-profit community. She spent two years as an AmeriCorps Service Fellow at the Colorado I Have a Dream Foundation, while also working part-time at cityWILD as an instructor. She then entered Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado as a Case Manager and went on to run the School-Based Mentoring Program. Alice has a passion for the outdoors, spends her free time skiing and hiking and loves new adventures. Through her involvement with the cityWILD Board of Directors, she hopes to remain actively connected to the non-profit community, as well as inspire others to help.

Residence –Denver, CO – Denver County

Keeya Jeffrey

Associate, Holland & Hart, LLP

Term End – March 2014

Keeya grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and moved to Colorado to begin her legal career.  She has a BA in English from the University of Wyoming, and a JD from the University of Arizona.  Currently, she is an associate at the Denver-based law firm of Holland & Hart, LLP, working in the Commercial Litigation department.  Keeya has spent time working with youth in the community through tutoring and mentoring programs, as well as recreational activities.  Through her own experiences, she recognizes the importance that recreation can have in shaping a young person into a well-rounded, disciplined and community-minded individual.  She is excited to be a part of cityWILD and its efforts to open new doors for Denver youth.

Residence – Denver, CO – Denver County

Matthew LeBauer

Service Coordinator – Denver Options/Owner – LeBauer Counseling

Term End – October 2013

Matthew is a Bilingual Service Coordinator at Denver Options, where he helps families of children with developmental disabilities connect to and navigate the resources in their communities. He also runs LeBauer Counseling, providing counseling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Matthew has worked with youth in settings from a high school in the Dominican Republic to a summer camp in the mountains of Georgia. Matthew moved to Colorado after stints in North Carolina, New York, Georgia, the Dominican Republic and New Orleans.

Residence – Denver, CO – Denver County

Steve Pendergraft

Systems Engineer – Cisco Systems

Term End – November 2014

Steve moved to Denver in the summer of 2006. He fell in love with Colorado working as a wrangler on a dude ranch one summer while in college. As a native of North Carolina, he attended Appalachian State University, earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Steve currently works as Systems Engineer for the technology company, Cisco Systems. In his free time Steve enjoys traveling, especially exploring Colorado. Additionally, he volunteers his time with Colorado Aids Project, a non-profit, community-based HIV and AIDS service and education agency for the Denver metro area.

Residence – Denver, CO – Denver County

Richard Solosky

Principal – Questus Strategies

Term End – November 2014

Richard has over 25 years of business development and marketing expertise.  He is the founder of two software development companies and has over 10 years of nonprofit experience serving at various levels bridging both staff and board functions. He consults nonprofits in the areas of marketing and organizational development, earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University, and a Master of Nonprofit Management from Regis University. With a natural love of the outdoors and outdoor activities, Richard is an experienced skier, climber, and mountain guide; a twelve-year field-active team leader with Alpine Rescue Team, serving as President, Training Director, and as Chairman of the Rocky Mountain Region of the Mountain Rescue Association.  He has resided in Evergreen, Colorado since 1990.

Residence – Evergreen, CO – Jefferson County